I've always gotten a kick out of receiving the town's bi-yearly adult ed brochure, and reading…read moreabout the different classes offered (a two week course on "How to Turn on a Computer," "Basic Coastal Navigation," "Gum Paste Flower Bouquets," and let's not forget "The Enneagram & You"...). But until recently, scheduling conflicts always prevented me from enrolling. Luckily, that changed last month, when my husband, brother, and sister-in-law signed up for a Vietnamese spring roll class taught by Kevin Nguyen, the owner of Pho 75 in Windsor Locks. New to the adult ed "scene," we weren't sure what to expect when we pulled up to our local high school. The class was taught in a home ec room, and we were joined by fifteen or so other people, varying in age from teenage to senior citizen. Kevin provided a recipe-- and of course, all of the ingredients-- then demonstrated the process. He was engaging and friendly as he demystified seemingly complicated techniques, and we really enjoyed the two-hour class. We each made between four and six spring rolls (which were delicious, by the way), and it was well worth the low $22 fee. We've since made spring rolls at home, and are so glad to have learned how to do it! I would encourage anyone-- you don't even have to be a Windsor Locks resident, although they do receive priority-- to check out the town's (or your town's) adult ed offerings. Classes are usually fairly inexpensive, and hey, it'll keep you off the streets. ;)

My friend and I attended a one-night pottery class. It was so much fun! The instructor/owner, Pedro…read morewas a fantastic teacher. The class was small enough so that everyone got individual attention and there was enough time and freedom to experiment. I have never used a wheel and now I want to do it more often. A great place to try out this technique in a low-stress and relaxed format. I will definitely be back

Pedro was very kind taking me into the Coop Program for the opening semester. It was a great…read moreexperience in all ways. A supportive, nurturing atmosphere where I could get reacquainted with my love of working with clay. Pedro has all of the qualities to have a first rate ceramic facility that draws in talent and novice artists, all wanting to explore the richness of clay where the proximity to talent easily rubs off. Go Pedro Go!

Unfortunately, it seems like to staff there with registration and bursar are checks out. I have…read morebeen in contact with these offices for the past month on trying to get a summer class and EVERY-TIME I called including today NOTHING has been done.. and it's so frustrating because it affects my overall graduating timeframe. The summer class would mean for me to graduate in a timeframe that I need to in order for me to move forward with my career. I would really appreciate that the staff would care about their students and the ones that are checked out I will hope their superiors are noticing the amount of errors and the lack of follow through so they can have people who actually want to work there work there.

Don't let the stigma of community colleges fool you…read more This is a wonderful school at a much lower cost than other traditional post-secondary institutions. Majority of the staff are super nice and kind. My professors were amazing; a lot of them were/are not only professionals in their field of study (my Forensic Science instructor, Bob O'Brien, worked under Dr. Henry Lee, otherwise known as the godfather of modern forensics), but amazing and helpful individuals that truly wanted to see their students succeed. Their tutoring/writing center and academic counselors are also wonderful; you just need to seek out their assistance on your own (it's not high school, so there will be no hand-holding here). There's also a book scholarship fund for those who are struggling financially in the Student Affairs office. Definitely seek that out as well if applicable. Also, Robert Turner is THE gentleman to seek out if you plan on transferring in courses or transferring out of the school to another institution. :) Basically, it's a great school with a great price, with a super supportive community. I highly recommend that anyone looking to take some courses, whether it be for personal enrichment or prerequisites for a four-year degree look here first. I plan on completing my Paralegal Certification here once I can secure an 8-5 shift at my fulltime job (so I'll be able to take night classes). :D

I've been taking Spanish classes with Karen for about 5 months now and she is an absolute pleasure…read moreto work with. She tailors classes to fit and focus on my level and she makes the whole experience useful by encouraging us me to learn by speaking and correcting errors along the way. She's very kind and an excellent instructor! 10/10 Highly recommend!

In search of a customized approach to learning Italian I discovered The Language School in…read moreRidgefield CT. My experience has been beyond perfect ! The Director listened to my needs and matched me up perfectly with a native speaking Italian teacher . She was able to determine the perfect pace to help me get off to a great start learning Italian. Who would have thought I would have found this quality of instruction right here in town . If you want to get a great start to learning a new language or improving on a language you are already somewhat acquainted with The Language School is most likely the place to come !

Spoiler alert...I teach a Gentle Yoga class here! The EAE works strong to bring needed classes to…read morethe adult community! Check us out; you won't be disappointed!

This facility is amazing. All the staff are wonderful. The tutor my child sits with always takes…read moretime to give me updates on my child's progress. His math skills have grown and gotten stronger while attending Mathnasium. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a child who is struggling with math or even looking to further strengthen a child with good math skills. -Bryan

Clarence and his team are so accommodating and knowledgeable. My daughter went from a failing grade…read morein Algrebra II to a B+. I couldn't be happier with their professionalism and the outstanding way that they have set my daughter up for success. They truly care about the children they are involved with. I would recommend Mathnasium in South Windsor to any parent out there! Amy Moriarty

I had a great experience interning at American cultural immersion this summer.The team was…read moresupportive, and I learned a lot while working on a meaningful project. I'm thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow in such a positive environment.

This is an incredible program. I initially joined the program for accent reduction and left as an…read moreoverall better English speaker. Highly recommend to anybody wanting more confidence in English, and if you enroll in a class, look out for Jessica - she's a great teacher!

We couldn't be happier with our summer at Miss Yelena's Educational Place. She is truly wonderful,…read moreand it has been the perfect transition for our child into preschool. I would highly recommend this as a first daycare option--she welcomes children up until they move on to Pre-K or Kindergarten. Along the way, we've also met such wonderful families and friends through this experience. If you're looking for an interactive, safe, and enriching environment for your child, definitely check out Miss Yelena's.

My preschool daughter has been at Mrs. Yelena's Educational Place for almost two years now and we…read morecould not be happier with the love and care that she has received. Before finding Mrs. Yelena we visited multiple day care centers, we never liked the place, the people or simply we did not feel comfortable with the setting. (As first time parents we were nervous). When we first visited Mrs. Yelena we knew, we knew right away, we had found a place where our daughter could play, learn and grow. It felt like, and it is for our daughter, a home away from home. The small group really allows Mrs. Yelena to focus on the kids and their growth, our daughter, learned to clean up after herself, snack time and sharing, gave up the diaper, started napping (she only naps during the week, not on weekends), playing with other kids, climbing, painting, snow, new songs, English! She started singing all out and expressing herself in so many creative new ways. Every so often you meet people that have found their calling, when you meet Mrs. Yelena you can tell she is doing what she loves to do. She is a great educator, with so much warmth and kindness. Every single day the kids are playing with something new to stimulate a new sense, or new songs, or planting trees. A beautiful place and environment for kids to grow in. I highly recommend Mrs. Yelena's Educational place in West Hartford and Mrs. Yelena, if anything everyone who cares about their kids should visit her place to see what a loving and nurturing environment looks like.