REVIEWS

 

Leadership Scholar Class REVIEWS

 

"We were blessed to have our son in Angela’s Leadership Scholar class this past semester. I’ve always loved reading to my children so we chose to read some of the books together, and what a cherished experience that was for our whole family! The booklist was 100% inspired. Each one sparked meaningful conversation both at home and in class, and we watched as our son grew in his ability to express himself verbally and in writing. As if all these things weren’t amazing enough … the scholars and mentors in this class are top notch! They welcomed our son with kindness and show such genuine love for God and their neighbor. I can’t wait to see what new heights we reach this year!" ~ Anna (Parent of students)

 

"This class has meant so much to me. It is more than receiving a prize for completing the work, but the feeling and discussions with others who are trying to figure things out as well. It has taught me to work hard, and to never give up when faced with the challenges of life. We are a chosen generation and God has created each of us to become leaders, this class has helped me to realize what kind of leader I can and want become." 

~ Katie Marie, age 17

 

"This class is literally the best!

I'd never had a fun school class before, but by the end of the first day, I knew no class could ever compare to how fun and amazing this class was!

On the very first day I had a panic attack and begged my mom to let me stay home. By the end of that very same class day, I couldn't stop smiling and laughing! I don't think anybody could possibly not like this class. The second I walked into the door, I saw Angela's super bright blue eyes and happy smile and found myself smiling too.

The books Angela chooses are super awesome! Because of her class, I got to read the book "Kisses From Katie" by Katie Davis and every day I read, I wanted to serve people and be like Katie. Katie goes to Uganda and helps all the poor dying Ugandan kids and adults. She spends tons of time in Uganda and comes across a scripture saying something like: The sheep represent people who have helped others or contributed to the world in some way, while the goats represent those who have been unkind or selfish. That's definitely not word for word, but it made me feel strongly that I didn't want to be a goat. I got an overwhelming urge to serve others and to be a better person. None of that would've happened if Angela didn't "make us" read this and write an essay about it.

I loved how even though I didn't know anybody, they all treated me well and invited me in to hang out with them. The games Angela came up with were so amazing too! Even if the others didn't try to invite me in, the games Angela came up with require teamwork and quickly bonded all of us together. In general this class was just so involved and fun!!!"

~ Elise, age 14

 

"Angela's class is amazing! She's enthusiastic and truly loves the students. The class has high expectations that help the kids grow and reach for more, but it's done in an organized and encouraging way that makes it doable. This class really helped my kids to learn, grow and think deeper about life and what matters most." ~ Lauralee (parent of students)

 

"I had a really fun time in this class, loved reading the books, and really enjoyed the learning experience. This is a really fun class; I hope you think about joining!"

~ Alvin, age 13

 

"It was a very good class. I learned so much about how to be a leader and how to recognize principles. I think it's really helpful to share things I've been working on like speeches and recitations with other youth which we do in class." ~ Rosie, age 14

 

"Angela teaches many valuable virtues in her scholar class. It was a good balance between God and education. I loved this class, it was very educational and spiritual, but also very fun." ~ Savannah, age 14

 

"This class is Awesome! It has been really cool and helped me a lot. I have been getting a lot better at essay writing along with a lot of other leadership skills. We have a lot of fun, and learn lots. I would recommend this class to any and everyone." ~ Andrew, age 14

 

"This was such an amazing class. I loved how much we were pushed to do hard things and to broaden our knowledge in sharing and thinking deeper about the things we read and talked about. I am very grateful for this class it has strengthened me in many ways, like pushing me to go outside of my comfort zone, being more talkative and friendly towards others, and by deepening my yearning to want to learn, grow, and become a leader. thank you, Angela."

~ Belinda, age 15

 

 

"This class is so inspiring. It has opened our eyes to looking at leadership in a different way and seeing how even the simplest tasks can be challenging, and that you can do hard things! I highly recommend it!

~ Michaelene, (parent of students in the class)

 

 

"I loved to see the positive impact the books, discussions, activities, and relationships that this class had on my son. It’s so exciting and fulfilling as a parent to see him applying lessons learning, sharing them, and changing for the better!

We are so grateful we heard about The Climb to Lead class! In just a few weeks we saw such amazing things happening in our son. He was inspired by the content, activities, classmates, and instructor, Angela. We wholeheartedly recommend this class!"  - Rachel, (parent of student)

 

 

"I loved how I could discuss books with other kids that had read it too. These discussions helped me realize things that I hadn’t before. I also loved how much I had to write.

I would love to recommend this class to whoever is reading this review. There were great discussions about amazing books, really fun opportunities to grow my writing skills, and practice sharing my opinion in a safe environment. This is an AMAZING class, with a just as awesome teacher!"  ~ Everett, age 13