Testimonials
The Valley School has been such a positive part of our children’s educational journey, providing a warm, supportive community where they were truly known. All of the teachers helped them develop confidence, independence, and a strong academic foundation while preparing them for the transition to middle school. In addition, Valley’s thoughtful guidance and support throughout the middle school placement process made the transition feel manageable. We are incredibly grateful for the strong foundation Valley gave both of our boys for middle school and beyond!
Susan M.
Parent, Classes of 2022, 2025 & 2030
“Our family has so appreciated the warm and inclusive environment of Valley Coming from a Montessori school for pre-K, it was a wonderful lateral transition in terms of culture and emphasis on experiential learning and creative problem-solving while fostering each child’s individual strengths. Valley staff are not only great at teaching kids but alsowonderful communicators and take as much time as a family needs with updates or brainstorming strategies to help kids get the most out of lessons or navigate the normal social and emotional ebbs and flows of kindergarten. It’s not only the individual teachers and the classroom specialists who support kids at Valley, but the entire staff gets to know each child and vice versa. We love Valley!”
Katie W.
Parent, Class of 2031“We are so thankful that our daughter got to experience a Valley education. I truly believe it’s a place where kids learn to fall in love with learning, and that’s a great launching point for all future challenges and growth.”
-Kathi Rosen,
Parent Class of 2022 and local Pediatrician (and Valley Board member)“We knew at the time how special a Valley School education was, but I feel it even more now. Valley helps kids learn to fall in love with learning, rise to a challenge, navigate difficult situations, and lead with empathy. Our changing world needs these skills both now and for a healthy future.”
-Kathi Rosen,
Parent Class of 2022 and local Pediatrician (and Valley Board member)Like a lot of parents of August-born boys, my son wasn’t ready for kindergarten but had outgrown daycare. Pre-K at Valley was the ideal solution: huge amounts of outdoor space to release his over-abundant energy so that he can sit still, intellectual stimulation with the astonishing Jill and Katherine as teachers, and all while giving him more time to develop. Now he’s only having to cross the breezeway to his kindergarten classroom so he’s moving up with not only the academic and social emotional skills he needs but with the confidence of being in an environment he knows and trusts. And there are chickens to say hello to every morning! Just perfect.
-Kirsty C.
Parent, Class of 2032
