On this page are quotations and longer letters The Willow School has received from parents who are or have been a part of our educational community. Read what these parents have to say about their experience at this unique Indian River County school. Maybe after reading what they say, you will think this is the right school for your child as well!
Alicia Mason, parent of Willow School graduate
In the last 2 ½ years Joshua has attended The Willow School, he has not only caught up to grade level in both spelling and writing, he has excelled. Perhaps more importantly, JOSHUA LOVES SCHOOL! Summer just ended and he started his 8th grade year and he couldn’t wait to get back to school. He never dreads going to school. That means a lot coming from a child who used to complain about how much he hated school.
Read Alicia's entire Willow School testimonial letter
Charity Plum, parent of two Willow School students
Like any parent, I only want the best for my children. After months of searching for the right school for my boys in Indian River County, we decided upon the Willow School. The individualized attention and learning levels, as well as the loving, nurturing environment makes the Willow School a great place for our kids. My son recently came up to me while I was doing laundry and asked, "Mommy, can I go next year?"
"Go next year where sweetie?"
"To the Willow School?"
"Yes, you can."
"YES!!!" As he pulled his fist back into his side full of excitement and ran out of the laundry room. Moments like these, as well as many others, reassures me we made the right decision to send our kids to the Willow School. My husband and I couldn't be happier.
Gina Battle, parent of two Willow School students
As a parent I have a zillion times stated that my first and foremost favorite part of this school was knowing my children were 'emotionally safe' in every aspect. The children working in groups and the multiple presentations of projects I believe also helps this issue. I have seen first hand how many times Willow staff have guided students with conflict resolution and it has been totally admirable. Teachers have assisted students in situations to face each other and to be able to communicate their feelings and work through them. And sometimes there needs to be consequences. You can't force all people to like all people - but you can force the issue of respect and to treat others the way they want to be treated - and from that I think a broader understanding slowly follows."
Leslie Cracraft, parent of a Willow School graduate
I would like to express my thanks to the Willow School. My daughter was one of the students in the Willow School’s first sixth grade class. Gabi had a difficult time in public school. She began to thrive with the small class sizes, project based learning and caring consistent teachers. She always enjoyed reading, but her writing improved greatly at Willow. I was especially impressed with her presentation on the Middle Ages and the Black Death and the class play on Civil Rights written and performed by the students. The other students were caring and supportive as well. The student singing and serving at the annual Waffle Breakfast was a highlight of every year. If the Willow School had had a high school, I would not have moved away from Indian River County.