I am a Texas Certified Math (8-12) and Technology Applications (EC-12) Teacher and have been…read moreteaching Math in the North Dallas Area since 2001. I have taught in Private Schools to Public Charter Schools. I have taught small classes to up to 30+-40 students. I have taught at 6 different schools and all grade levels from 4th Grade to 12th Grade (Precalculus, Statistics, Math Reasoning, Math Models with Applications). I was also a former Adjunct Part Time College Professor at Collin College teaching a computer class for four years. I started teaching at Bridge Builder Academy (BBA) in Richardson, Texas in January 2022. BBA is uniquely different in that students are taught one on one with their teachers. They get 100% of their teacher's time, and focus during each one-hour lesson. Students are constantly working because there is no time to be distracted by other students, goofing off on their phones, tablets, laptops, etc. They can't just "hide" in a large classroom and get lost in the material, or be afraid to ask for help, etc. Most schools would have forced me to use a set of curricula but each BBA individual's curriculum is designed according to what is best for the student to become successful based on their unique individual learning needs, styles, etc. I was approached by parents of students I taught at BBA's Graduation in May 2022 and they were thanking me for putting in the time to know their students, working with them, and helping them to do better in math. One student hated math, but the parents told me that in my 5 short months that they learned to appreciate it and like it. Another parent thanked me for her getting her son more than well-prepared for the upcoming school year. BBA offers parents and students a chance to have teachers work directly with their students in an individual one on one relationship. I have the freedom to be able to adjust individual learning. Yes, our tuition might be higher than other Private Schools. Make sure when you compare schools you look at how big the classes are. How can your child get the individualized attention and learning in a 45 minute or 1 hour class with 10, 20 or 30 other students? Are your teachers certified by TEA in the State of Texas? Are your teachers certified in Special Education or have worked with Special Education Students in the past? Will your student get one-on-one support? Will the curriculum be developed for your child's unique skills or learning styles to be successful in life? How will it change from the other students in the class? Are your child's Principals (or in the case of Private Schools and Charter Schools or Directors) have recent certification in the classroom as a Teacher and/or Administrator? Are all of the School's Classes taught by a certified teacher or just a long term substitute who may or may not having any teaching credentials? Is your student going to get the attention they need in your school or are they just a number in the classroom? In my 22+ years of teaching at multiple schools, I have had Principals with no certification and no teaching experience. BBA was recently (2023) awarded a 1st Place GOLD MEDAL in the Dallas Morning News' People's Choice Awards for the BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL in the DFW Area! This is the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW (We also won for 2022). Some schools talk about STEM, but have your students ever participated in a NASA Sponsored Contest? During the 2021-2022 school year, students from Bridge Builder Academy participated in the NASA Hunch program. Led by Mr. Michael Hays (BBA Teacher of the Year 21-22) students designed a prototype moon shoe "Lunar Loafers". They presented their original design during an event in November 2021 where NASA scientists evaluated their ideas and presentation. At this event, it was suggested that they pursue a patent for their product. Our students were selected to participate in the "Innovation Day" event in April 2022 at the Johnson Space Center. At this final event for the school year, they were awarded 3rd place in addition to winning a National Award for Design and Prototype. BBA has recently been selected by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) to be a 2022-2023 School of Excellence! BBA was the ONLY school in Richardson and Plano, 1 of 4 in the DFW area, 1 of 7 in the State of Texas, and just 1 of 123 in the entire United States! We are honored to receive this recognition! In 2019, Teresa A. Bronsky, Head of the School, was named a Member of the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education. With this appointment, she was able to help formulate the direction that Special Education would take in the state of Texas for the foreseeable future. In July, 2023, Two Teachers from BBA were selected and worked on Proclamation 2024 in Austin, TX to review and provide input for proposed new State Approved TEA Curriculum for Schools for Technology Applications and Personal Finance.

My child attended BBA and we had a most positive experience! They truly meet children where they…read moreare and get them where they need to be. The director, Mike, and his wife, Teresa, were excellent to work with and easy to connect with when needed. The teachers exceeded our expectations and the one time we didn't have a great connection with an instructor, a change was easily made!

This marvelous place! These kind, patient, hardworking people! This loving, trusting, supportive,…read morenon-judgmental community! Vanguard has been an absolute dream for my family. The preschool and pre-K years were a struggle for my daughter at schools that were not set up for kiddos whose brains work differently. We worried that a school where she could be supported, listened to, and loved for who she is did not exist... until we found Vanguard. From the moment she stepped on the campus to visit, my daughter has felt at home. Her classes are small and taught by excellent professionals who lead with love and kindness at every turn. She receives individual attention when she needs it, as well as valuable, daily feedback that has helped her with her behavioral challenges, building friendships, and creating a solid academic background for the future. She and her peers learn how to love and accept themselves and their peers for who they are, even as they work to meet their daily challenges. In addition, the school encourages continual communication with families. If a problem crops up, we hear about it immediately from her teacher and we work together to figure out a solution. Parents are also encouraged to escalate concerns to school administration ASAP so that solutions can be collaboratively constructed. But at the core of everything, we have seen results: it's no longer a struggle to convince our daughter to go to school, she loves her teachers and her peers, she takes pride in her schoolwork, and her confidence has grown with each passing year. We absolutely love Vanguard and the innovative, loving, and dedicated people who work here.

Such a terrible experience! Total waste of time! Ultimately,…read moreI'm glad it didn't work out! As a parent with a child on the autism spectrum, I was soooo disappointed! Wow. Totally unprofessional on so many levels... I wouldn't waste my time or money here!

This school has horrible communications with teachers who apply to work here. They offered two…read morepeople one job and never communicated that they weren't going with a teacher. Administration is sloppy. The principal and president are unprofessional.

Best school in the DFW area for children with special needs!…read more My brother has been here for a long time and I can't believe how much he has grown and learned while being there.

As a proud member of the unofficial Special Staff, I can confirm that Levine Academy is filled with…read moresome truly special people. Everyone here is specially gifted in their own unique way and the teachers aren't just teachers -- they're specialists. The smaller teacher-to-student ratio means students receive an incredible amount of individual attention, support and encouragement. The extra care given to each child is obvious from the moment you walk through the doors. And yes, with that level of care and attention to detail-- things occasionally involve thoughtful discussions, careful planning, another meeting and perhaps one more meeting just to discuss the previous meeting's findings. Excellence takes time specifically in this Special Environment. Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning Sal the Stallion, lovingly known by some as "Special Sal," proudly representing a community that's not afraid to celebrate what makes everyone unique. A great logo made by someone especially gifted! Five stars for the staff, the students, the families and the wonderfully special community they've built together. ¡L'Chaim! They're also ProTrans (transparency) and ProCult (culture). Rumor has it (I'm unofficially the only Special Suarez!)

We have had our three children at Levine since our youngest was 18 months old and she is now…read moregraduating 8th grade. We have had the most wonderful experience at this school. The environment is warm and accepting and the teachers are caring yet demand high performance from their students. An exceptional educational environment.

Excellent school for kids that learn or thrive in a more relaxed setting. Teachers that care,…read moreflexible understanding administration. Small teacher ratio adds to the feel of school community. This will be my 17 year old son's third year, his twin loved the environment so much he is joining his brother for senior year! So glad Einstein is a available option. Thank you!

This school is a huge disappointment, and I cannot recommend it. The classes are way bigger than…read morewas advertised. The classrooms are all very small compared to how many kids are in them. The teachers mostly all seem very good at their job but end up having to slow the course down for the lowest level students. Classes get taken over by kids with behavior problems who get sent to the office and then come back to class five minutes later to do the same thing again. These kids just enjoy derailing the class and going to the office EVERY DAY. The teachers eventually just stop sending problem kids because its pointless. It ends up that a lot of classes are just run by the loudest kids who won't stop talking despite being sent to the office over and over. I feel bad for the teachers here. It's also a pretty open secret that kids can basically not do any work throughout the semester and even skip school without consequences. They will just be passed at the end of the year. I get they are trying to create a "nice" environment, but really its just an school without rules or real education. Your student will only be frustrated by the lack of real learning and the many kids who hate work and learning. Not only that, when they do graduate, they will be completely unprepared for college. I do not recommend the Einstein School, no matter lies they give you up front.

Dr. Franklin has been such huge factor in helping my son stop his thumb sucking habit. He has been…read moreseeing her regularly. She has a an amazing ability to motivate her patients and gear them for success! She is full of energy and appears to genuinely care for each child that walks through her door. She is eager to help them understand the importance of what the game plan will be for the future. We are blessed to have found Dr. Franklin. She has helped our son not only to stop sucking his thumb, but she has also paved a way for his confidence to bloom and flourish as he continues through the program designed for him.

Dr. Franklin is a consummate professional who invests wholeheartedly in helping each of her…read morepatients overcome whatever incorrect tongue or speech habits they have acquired. She possesses great skill and up-to-date knowledge, but beyond that - she is known for her contagious joy and enthusiasm. Dr. Franklin takes great delight in the uniqueness of each person. She challenges her patients, holds them accountable, and celebrates every inch of progress they make. I was humbled this spring by her attendance (along with her family) at a musical I was directing. She values and enjoys each of her patients as a person, and this is a huge motivating factor for her patients. Not only has the tongue thrust I've lived with since childhood been eradicated, I've gained a new friend!

The Richardson campus cares about its students, their success and getting a diploma. They're a…read morecredit recovery school offering half days and the staff are dedicated to keeping the campus safe. When my child had wins, or problems, worth recognizing it was communicated. Admission, review and dismissal (ARD) meetings were positive, professional and attended by multiple staff. Working at your own pace, within reason, worked for my son. Winfree helped make graduation a reality.

I see the reviews on google were turned off so i'm going to leave this here. When I attended the…read moreNorth Richland Hills location In 2023, at the age of 16, I was sexually harassed by a staff member Mr.Richardson, which caused me anxiety and to ultimately drop out of school. I know he targeted me because of my known fragile mental state at the time. I later told other staff members about my experience and the only thing I was told is "That's why he's gone now!" in a plea for them to get me to come back to their school. I can't speak for the current staff, but when I attended this school I was not protected.

Brain balance is so informative! It's truly amazing what they can tell about your child. I'm…read moreexcited to watch him grown and learn. Thank you for your insight.

It is difficult to truly express how grateful we are for the staff and coaches here at Brain…read moreBalance Allen. From day one we could see that it is not just a job for them. They are passionate about making a difference in the lives of their clients. Take the time to go in and talk with them. I promise you it will make a world of difference for your child's future.

Grandkids really learned the basics while attending Mount Auburn…read more They loved the teachers and the administration.

Excellent teachers ! Mr.Olsen is by far the most caring , considerate, and knowledgeable teacher in…read moremy son's special education class. He has autism and he treats him with respect and care always. I never felt uncomfortable knowing my son was in his class / his responsibility. He's always reaching out and answers any questions quickly and promptly.