The Rogue Valley Montessori School is one of a kind. The attention to students is extraordinary,…read morenot to mention the quality of education integrated in the lesson plans. Love the learning environment!!!

The teachers here have been wonderful, but there are major issues with the director and the way…read morethis school operates. It is very much a "business over student" mentality and there is a major lack of communication. The school does not have / does not want to provide the resources to address individual children's needs. Although past reviews are positive and we were drawn to them, this is not at all the environment that currently exists. EDIT in light of the director's response: Books were not provided until AFTER I pointed out how this school was violating Oregon Administrative Rules requiring quiet activities for non-napping children during nap time. I also witnessed video footage of nap time where *multiple* children were being loud and disruptive, not solely my child. This is more evidence of how certain students have become targeted in cycles at this school.

We LOVE Shawna! I cannot day enough amazing things about her!! She really does make learning fun!…read moreShe boosted my sons confidence in himself and helped achieve the "can do" attitude! Love love love her! Well worth the money! We will be back after summer break!

We had the pleasure of using Shawna's tutoring skills with both our sons. They had AP classes in…read morehigh school and left high school well into their first year of college. They have both graduated as engineers, one attaining his masters. Engineering is for math heads and even though our kids were challenged with math Shawna kept them up to speed and encouraged. They both graduated with an above three gpa. Thank you Shawna.

I received top notch instruction about carrying and firing a pistol. Rick is awesome and very…read moreapproachable. He welcomes all questions and I would highly recommend his class to any of my friends or family members.

Amazing experience with Kelly Sparlin and the Rogue Protection Group. Mr. Sparlin, a veteran, has…read moreextensive knowledge of martial arts, weapons training, self-defense and premises protection. The learning experience I enjoyed will last me the rest of my life and things I can teach and pass on to my grandchildren. I am intending to take additional courses from Mr. Sparlin and his team.

This place was a blast and very well thought out. As a grandparent I really appreciated everything…read morethis place has to offer.

I keep telling grammie, I've been to a handful of children's museums and this one was probably the…read morebest! (I'm not just saying that because it was her idea and she paid too LOL) we didn't even get to go outside because they close it if it's over 100. The outside looks really fun and I know my kids would have enjoyed it as well. We had a great time exploring all the different stations. They liked the nursery and water station the best. I like how there was lots of stations and endless play for creativity to spark! We had a great time as a family spending the afternoon here. A great way to escape the heat but bring a jacket because they keep it cold! just mom and gma felt cold not the kids... Everything was clean and the staff was friendly too. They were helping clean up toys as well. It will be nice to see how this place grows!

If you are thinking about traveling to attend United Bicycle Institute, pause and seriously…read morereconsider. Many students come from out of state and spend real money on flights, lodging, food, and time away from work. Based on my experience, this program is NOT worth that investment. I would NOT recommend spending your time or money here. The learning environment did not feel professional or inclusive. I experienced repeated dismissive behavior from an instructor, Peter Branson, including being addressed in ways I had clearly asked him not to use. I felt singled out and criticized rather than supported as a student. When I raised these concerns with management, the response minimized the issue instead of taking it seriously. If you are LGBTQIA + or simply want a respectful, psychologically safe place to learn, this is NOT it. The instruction quality also did not justify the cost. - Much of the class time involved reading manuals independently with limited structured teaching. - Instructors frequently focused on servicing private clients' bikes rather than actively coaching students. For the tuition and certification fees being charged, I expected far more hands on training, guidance, and accountability. Overall, this felt like an expensive and disappointing experience. There are better, more welcoming, and more practical ways to learn bike mechanics. Save your travel costs and choose a program that truly values students and provides real instruction.

I took the 2 week professional course and loved it. The curriculum has been refined for 30…read moresomething years, and you can tell. From 8-5 M-F for two weeks, you talk about a subject and then you get to do the associated "hands-on" activity (ie taking apart a hub, then putting it back together), usually with your daily bench partner (changes each day). By the end, you've covered most parts of the most common types of bikes. And, you get to take a 5-lb textbook home, so you can reference the "how-to" section later. I didn't take this class to get a job in the bike industry; I am more of a home mechanic who felt confused and overwhelmed with a million questions, and now I feel satiated. I can better judge whether a Craigslist part might work on my bike, I could take care of a lot of during-ride mechanicals or at least know where to start, and I can overhaul my own bike. There were three teachers; usually one lectured and then all three would walk around during the hands on practice session to answer questions, correct us, and sign off on our work. This was very satisfying after having spent many hours in bike kitchens or similar where there aren't enough people to answer or explain. Here, they really *want* to answer your question and will give you a lengthy explanation. They were all patient, kind, encouraging and knowledgeable people who both knew not only bikes but how to teach. Everything is open-book and basically everything done is for the point of learning and getting better, not competitively. If regular school were more like Bike School, the world would be a better place! Access info: - Spring was a great time to come. If you are sensitive to wildfire smoke, I hear most summers are (now) smokey. - 10-min breaks more or less every hour, and a 1 hour lunch in the middle of the day - They ask for pronouns at the beginning with your name. I can't say most people minded them, but if reminded to I believe they would. - The ratio of men to non-men is very high, and sometimes as bench partners the men may not share the work enough or explain things when you don't want them to. Let this be a warning, or, something to be mindful of. - If you want to ride in town while there (cheaply), you can go to Get-N-Gear and buy one (it may be crappy) and then often sell it back to them at the end - tip from the owner! - It really helped me to read the relevant chapter(s) before the class, so that I would have more context. Highly recommend for those who may not have a lot of experience. - If you are not super fast, you will probably have to stay for the late nights at least one time to finish building your wheels, so schedule around that - You will be very tired at the end of the day and end of the week; I considered camping and am glad I did not. - There is a pass-fail test on a computer at the end; bring your own computer to Ashland if that helps you do testing better as they'll let you take it on yours (as of this date). If you have some sort of recorded disability, it's not an easy test; consider talking to them if you need accommodations.

I was lucky enough to have my now 9 year old daughter with Crystal from age 2 to age 4, when she…read morewas head teacher at another Montessori school that has since closed. My willful child learned so much under Ms. Nott, from how to utilize her excess energy to how to deal with her classmates. I have been waiting for my youngest to be old enough to join Crystal at Little Hands. From her calm, engaging approach to the way she inspires the children to explore their own world, she is a jewel of a teacher. Her school is small, but mighty!

I was interested in taking my Grand daughter to Little Hands Montessori Child Care and after some…read moreresearch on the head teacher I came up with nothing. I emailed her to try and get more information and she just beat around the bush about her education. She claims to have studied Montessori teaching at NAMC, I emailed them and they have no records for her. Also the Day Cares' Facebook Page says they learn nutrition play outdoors and art but nothing about math reading Or ABC's her response in her email was " I think that the website explains it just fine in detail" for the price they are charging they should be up front with the info. Asked and not be so arrogant.

An excellent community to be a part of. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.read more

I am working on my second college degree at R.C.C. and I cannot imagine getting a better education…read moreanywhere else. The staff is professional, the students all very friendly and each of the campuses is very geared for effeciency.

They shot my new suppressor without permission, dented a baffle, reassembled it incorrectly in…read moremultiple ways, denied using it, and told the manufacturer I didn't know how a suppressor works. The manufacturer confirmed the condition of the suppressor was not how they ship out products and that I did not receive a "test" suppressor. The whole process of them playing with me property also caused them to duck my phone calls for several days after the transfer was approved, presumably because my suppressor wasn't even in the shop at the time. Avoid this shop at all costs, handling firearms the way they do should be criminal.

The folks at black flag armory are knowledgeable, friendly and very helpful…read more They help you understand options with your purchases such as choosing the right suppressor for your firearm and for intended use. They are willing to assist with firearm transfers and other similar needs for all firearm owners. They are my dealer of choice in the rogue valley and will remain so.