Testimonials

Our fifth grade daughter wants to be a teacher. Nancy arranged that for her to teach the kindergarten class once a week. She creates lesson plans, teaches, and meets with the teacher for review. She is getting a real experience of teaching. This summer she is going to volunteer at Homestar. She is in heaven, and learning in a way that most kids don’t get to until they are in college! — Parent of 5th grade girl

Our son has really blossomed at Running River. He is growing in so many ways from his acting and singing in the original musicals the teachers write, to his love for math, to his ability to relate with peers. The school offers a new breed of education that includes learning concentration through stillness and meditation; exploring their limits in wilderness adventures; and developing critical thinking through the research, writing, and creating inspired by multidisciplinary projects. The emphasis on social skills deepens the connection and cooperation among the kids. The faculty and administration continuously encourage new ideas to enrich the program. We’re thankful for the way the teachers compassionately guide our son. He is happy being at school. We feel lucky to be part of this close and creative community. — Parents of a Running River 5th grader

Chandra, I don’t know if I thanked you for all the extra time and energy you’ve put into making it work for Zack to be in your class. He is so happy in school; for me, it’s a dream come true! Thank you very much for being so steady, open-minded, and sincere with everybody’s best interest at heart. I have been not only impressed, but actually blown-away by you. You’ve taught me that it’s possible to make great, lifelong changes in a fingersnap.

With great respect,
Parent of a kindergartner and 4th grader

Hi everyone, I thought some of you might like to know how Sawyer (Carly’s brother) is doing now that he transitioned into middle school (Casey bilingual school in Boulder). Well here he is getting a 4.0 this semester -and he is taking a grade higher in math (7th). Soooo, if any of you question whether RR is a good “academic” school here’s one example to check out. Sawyer went to RR from 1st through 5th grade and transitioned sooo well into middle school (joined student council andchess club). I truly believe he got the 4.0 because RR instilled a love of learning and self motivation (I have not helped him or reminded him about home work – he just does it ) I wish he would do the same with his chores. haha. — Parent of a 6th grader and 3rd grader

To the mighty, mighty teachers of RRS, I wanted to thank you muchly for the conferences today. It was great toget such a luxurious amount of time with each one. Once again you alldemonstrated that you really get our children and are working with care,and energy and innovative, imaginative techniques to bring the best out ofthem and to work on their challenges. I feel strongly that the time Marinand Kellan spend at RRS in your presence and under your guidance is a timethat they are both filling their deep pools, making them more strong andready to face the challenges ahead when they are not in such a utopicenvironment. This is long-term, character-crafting, esteem building,wing-spreading stuff, and it is priceless; we are totally grateful for allthat you give of yourselves. We know that you give a LOT; just know thatit doesn’t go unnoticed and certainly not unappreciated. — Parent of a 5th and 2nd grader