Very helpful information to narrow down school choices for our move. Customize to our child's…read moreneeds.

We have been in touch with Jen for several years about moving to Denver. We previously had three…read morekids in three private schools because they all had different needs (bright, one needs some help, etc.). Jen met with our kids a few summers and was able to recommend a few options where we could put them all in one school. She went above and beyond to make introductions in a few schools and she really got to know our kids. We are so grateful for her friendship and personal touch.

Just finished Metalsmithing II and love this school. This is the most professionally run business…read morein the world of art classes I have ever experienced. Everything about the school is organized, ordered and first-class, especially the instruction. (Re: the negative review: It's not called attitude when it's true accomplishment. This is so rare that amateurs can't recognize it.) For the investment in the class fee + tools/supplies, I appreciated having such a structured environment in which to learn. Darlene Armstrong, owner/artist/teacher emeritus, has a definite point of view about craftsmanship. And, yes, it is her way or the highway. But who wants to take a class from a teacher who always says, "Sure,you can do it that way if you want; it's your art," when you don't know what the hell you're doing?? So if you are not a serious student of metal work or are just looking for something fun to waste a few hours, don't waste your time/$$ or the school's. But if you want to get better with your art (and learn how to make pieces that are commercially viable), this is the place to learn it the way all apprentices used to--doing it over and over till you get it right. I have been on an ongoing quest for good metalsmithing instruction for the past 10 years and use my vacation time to travel around the country taking classes. On a scale of 1 - 10, I've taken classes that were advertised as 10s that were barely 3s (one last year by a "name" artist who hated to, thus couldn't, teach.). I've also taken classes that I'd rate as 7-8 because they were super fun, but not all that special in my goal to "further my art." DSMA is an 11 because it hit the mark on excellent instruction, excellent venue, excellent design selection (ie., we worked on pieces you'd actually want to wear in real life). This is the only course I have taken in 10 years that had a teaching assistant because there were 11 of us in class (a large number for learning anything with a torch.) That told me that Darlene really cared that every student maximized her knowledge. In fact, Mary Ann was a great bonus to have, because besides the teacher, you always learn from other students who are better than you. Frankly, I over-estimated my own ability, based on my past experience with mediocre teachers. If it hadn't been for Mary Ann, I would have been left behind (something that Darlene did try to emphasize to me before I registered). Part of how I judge the success of my class experience is whether I am inspired to continue to the next level. With Metalsmithing II I was inspired to lower my self-assessment and go back to Metalsmithing I...with DSMA. Sort of a "not knowing what I didn't know." I love that. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because I felt I was not well enough prepared for the teacher's expectations ahead of time. It was a big personal value of Darlene's that everyone show up on time and come prepared. I suppose it was up to me to ask more questions about what to expect (and Jennifer who handles all the admin did a super job of sending me tool lists and answering the questions I did have). But when you are from out of town with no prior experience with the teacher or school policies that are so specific, I would have benefited from more of a walk-thru in advance. A simple page on the website of "What To Expect if This Is Your First Class" would have helped. Or a checklist for out of towners, too, like where to stay, how to order lunches, starting/ending studio times, etc. For ex., at other multi-day workshops, lunch is usually provided or easy to procure. Because the school is in a business park in an industrial area, there are no good options for lunch to be ordered over the weekend, and everyone is on their own. I had to spend a lot of time figuring out how to find my own food for lunch (without a car), until Darlene recommended Whole Foods. The lovely people at the Hilton/Doubletree Westminster happily accommodated a quick stop for me with their free shuttle service. But had I known that ahead of time, I could have made those arrangements at the same time I set up the shuttle service, and had one less thing to worry about in an unfamiliar city. Not sure if DSMA wants more out of town students, but, if so, more hospitality would mean a lot. I know I'm not the only traveling class taker. That's an easy fix, tho, and so I highly recommend this school.

Took one class and I will NEVER go back. Attitude galore and they seem to think you are a Pain and…read morethat they are doing you a favor by being in your presence. The lady teaching my class said she was not going to share any of her secrets with us. What???!!! So much for teaching. Don't go here unless you are a tortured artist type and you already know what you are doing. The skills they teach are no better than you can find on YouTube videos.

Laura is amazing! Her reputation is strong, I highly recommend getting on her email list and…read morefollowing all of her socials - she is the best at what she does.

Laura Barr is truly a GODSEND! We have been partnering with Laura over the last year for our…read moreteenage son as he prepares for college. Laura is professional, engaging, informative and absolutely incredible with kids. With Laura's brilliant perspective and advice, together they have created a strategic plan to guide him over the next year. Laura is an advocate for the students and truly listens to understand their interests as they determine the right fit for their next phase in their journey! We are grateful for her industry insight and overall understanding of this somewhat daunting process

Every time I have a question about my android phone or how to update the software on my computer, I…read morecan schedule an appointment with A.M. Coaching and get answers quickly. Adele is very patient and takes the time to make sure I am understanding every step of the process. She doesn't tell me how to do things, she guides me through each step. Before we move on to another topic, she makes sure I understand what we just did and why. It is nice to know she is available for as many sessions as I need.

From the owner: A.M. Coaching provides the highest quality digital educational services to small business owners…read moreand their employees who need a basic to deep understanding of essential office software and personal digital tools.

Most of the students that attend this school are ESL students. However, my experience was with…read morelearning German to migrate to another country. Marco is well educated and knowledgable in German; a native German speaker who has also lived in America for a very long time. He culturally aware of the norms in both Europe and America. This was helpful because he prepared me for what I my new life would be like. Gave me words that I would my first weeks in Europe and prepared me for a European language classroom setting. Without taking this course I would have been lost my first days of school and unable to communicate effectively with my new family. He prepared me for the A1 exam which would end up being a requirement for my visa (which I did not know at the time) and communicated effectively with Bridge Learning Staff to explain my individual needs. A very compassionate instructor who was very understanding of my circumstances. I was also very impressed with the professionalism of the staff. While I was only to sign up for German lessons during that time, they did not cancel my class. Whenever I needed paperwork or anything from the school they provided prompt and effective responses to my problems. Overall, they did an excellent job and did the best they could to prepare me for the future life. While my experience is only with Marco and the staff; I believe any instructor that they employ will be effective instructors and will give a very personable experience. The school is on the first floor and is handicap accessible. It is located downtown and makes the location very easy to get to.

From the owner: BridgeLanguages is a division of Bridge Education Group, a leader in language training and…read moreeducation abroad with 30 years of experience. We offer the highest quality translation and interpretation services and language courses. With headquarters in Denver, Colorado and offices in Argentina and Chile, BridgeLanguages combines the accessibility of a local company with global reach and capability. At BridgeLanguages, we bring our passion for foreign languages to verify everything we do. We believe that a properly translated document or a faithfully rendered interpretation can determine the success of an endeavor. We believe that an effective and accessible foreign language class can promote cultural competency and create global citizens. We've experienced firsthand how intricate multilingual communication can be, and over the years we've established streamlined processes to avoid common pitfalls and maintain the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency in translations, interpretations a

Sarah was an incredibly supportive and effective interview coach. Her feedback was specific and…read morehelped me strategically focus my interview practice time. My confidence has increased because of Sarah's coaching.

Great experience. I was interviewing for a senior position in a fairly niche industry and Sarah was…read moreable to help me prep and feel confident going into my interview. I got the job!

I started my surgical technology program at Pima Medical Institute (Denver) in December 2018. The…read morelength of program was 18 months. Initially, I intended to enroll in the radiologic technology program, which is also offered at Pima. However, after discovering the surgical technology program by a complete accident during a site visit, I thought it is the best decision I've ever made since. My experience at Pima was quite unique and embedded with lots of good memories, especially with friends whom I met from the same cohort. The instructors were genuinely kind and truly cared about the success of each individual student. The didactic curriculum was reasonably structured with concomitant hands-on experience in the surgical simulation lab which I thought was extremely beneficial in terms of preparation for the clinical rotation. The simulation operating room was well-equipped and set up, which offered a great opportunity to practice and master your clinical skills. Ms. Van, our lab instructor and lecturer, was super helpful and passionate about teaching. It appeared naturally to me that she really enjoyed teaching, especially when it came to the skill demonstration during the simulation lab. Approximately two weeks after the start of my clinical rotation at the University Hospital as a surgical tech student, the peak of the COVID pandemic came by the end of March 2020. The hospital where I was rotating at was forced to enforce a restriction access policy, which essentially affected all students. My clinical rotation was inevitably suspended for three months. During that time, my clinical director continuously fought to find alternative clinical sites for all of us. In the end, I finally had a chance to complete my clinical hours at Denver Health hospital, which happened to be the place that I was employed and ended up working at as a certified surgical technologist. I loved my job and felt very confident in my skill competency thanks to everything that I was taught at Pima. I am currently a PA student at Chapman University in Irvine, CA. Every time I reflect on my educational journey and how it leads me on the path where I am today, it always reminds me of the wonderful people that I met at Pima and Denver Health along with the great memories that they left within me. It was being the surgical tech that gave me the motivation to pursue the dream of becoming a surgical PA. To any prospective students who are interested in or thinking about becoming a surgical technologist, I believe Pima Medical Institute (Denver, CO) is a great place for you to start. The faculty really set a high standard for the program, which can only be appreciated if you truly care about your surgical patients and their outcome and want to be a GREAT surgical technologist in the OR.

What a waste of my time!!…read more Here's the long story, in January 2025 I went in to talk about the X-ray tech training because I saw the advertisement outside the building. I talked to the advisor about the program and was told the next opening doesn't start until January 2026. I thought that's a long ways away but was told that will give me plenty of time to get ready, ok fine. A month later I had to take a test on the computer (I forgot the name of it) to get a good enough score. I got a 23 first time and then was told I should do it again so I had to come back a week later and I got a 25.I was told I got a good enough score and should be fine. A couple months later I went back in to see my advisor if I'm on the right track, at this point, I was now told the X-ray program won't start until March 11th, 2026. I thought that would've been nice to been told that sooner but whatever. So the next step was a face to face interview with the X-ray tech "head-lead" person. I had the interview on October 31, 2025 and I thought the interview went well. I was specifically told that I would know if I got in the program or not and that she would email me by the end of the first week of December, great. The end of the first week of December comes and no response, I wait another week, no response. I emailed my advisor, who in the past would get back to me in a timely matter, about whether I got in the program or not, no response!! I never heard back from this place. It's honestly so bizarre and I'm counting my blessings that I didn't just pay them $55,000. What gets me mad is the fact that I wasted a year dealing with this place and not doing something else that values my time. I knew the ratings for this place were bad, but I'm the type who still likes to see because maybe it's not as bad as people say. Well sadly it's true for me.

There is no other service like what Hopkins offers. Our 9 year old son struggles with ADHD,…read moredyslexia and depression. The mindfulness strategies provided by his tutor Cynthia (Northern Colorado) have been absolutely critical in changing his narrative about himself as a person and a student. Our son was in play therapy for two years. He has had 12 sessions with Cynthia, and has made more tangible progress in those 12 sessions than he ever did in play therapy. Cory and Liz have found their niche.

Our 5 and 7 year old have been working with Liz and Corey for about 8 months, and we are amazed by…read moretheir progress. Both boys are on the ASD spectrum, and have been working on focus, anxiety, academics, and fine motor skills. There has been tangible improvement in all areas- both boys use mindfulness strategies at home, school, and in social situations. The mindfulness curriculum resonates and stays with them, and simple phrases and strategies help them cope with challenging situations. Math used to be almost impossible, and is now our 7 year old's best subject, and we are tackling reading next. Their handwriting is also much improved! The boys look forward to tutoring every week! I can't say enough great things about Corey and Liz!

Reading Partners is a great place to volunteer with a group or by yourself! No experience is needed…read moreand I appreciate that they only ask for one hour per week.

From the owner: For every 10 students that graduate high school in Colorado, just two will go on to finish college…read more You can make a difference in the life of a child in just one hour a week. Reading Partners connects passionate volunteers with struggling readers to help students build strong literacy skills, gain confidence, and discover a passion for reading. You can be a mentor, a leader, and a friend to student in need. No formal teaching experience is required. Commit just one hour a week. Reading Centers are open Monday-Thursday, 8-5pm, at local schools across Colorado. Reading Partners provides you with: A highly effective, easy-to-follow curriculum. In-person training and on-site support from a full-time staff member. The opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child. We are now accepting new volunteers to become reading partners during the the 2014-15 school year. A Reading Partners staff member will contact you shortly to schedule your on-site training and get you started.

Dan is extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend him if if you are…read morelooking to pursue or further your career in the casino industry. He works with every level of students from absolute beginner to people who have dealt for years and need to learn new games.

From the owner: We specialize in casino training on all table games. We offer fair pricing for training that will…read morehelp get placement in a very well paid industry. We have been in business since 1991 and have very experienced former casino operators on our great training staff.