Forest Acres

Brockman Elementary is an amazing school. I have two boys and the eldest began as a 4k in 2008. The Montessori philosophy is an amazing way to teach children how to be responsible. There is a framework in place and the children choose their own work within that structure. This creates respectful, self motivated citizens. The teachers are very well qualified. All of them have undergraduate degrees in education and their Montessori certification. Many of them have Master's degrees and National board certification. In my work with the PTO, I have had an opportunity to interact with all of them. I agree with the principal that there are no bad teachers in this school. A previous review stated that this school was not suitable for boys or for children who are not organized. I have a boy with adhd. He is the epitome of disorganized. His lower elementary teacher (1st-3rd grade) worked very closely with us and the school intervention team to make sure he was getting the guidance, structure, and accommodations he needed to be successful. He is now in the 4th grade and doing very well. As you can tell, we love this school!

FLE is awesome. The teachers and admin really care for the students and making sure each one gets the attention they need!

We can’t speak highly enough about this school. Our daughter has been there since the spring and has been absolutely thriving. You can really tell how much the teachers and staff care about each individual child. I really love how involved the keep us parents and always give updates throughout the day.

I would not recommend Timmerman based on my experience. Communication with parents is poor, and the school does not feel transparent. The classroom approach seems to rely heavily on worksheets, and I had concerns about whether the instruction was challenging enough.When trying to communicate with teachers, they often seemed withdrawn, frustrated, or unwilling to engage. It did not feel like a nurturing environment. I also found the principal’s communication style to be very authoritative toward both children and parents. In my experience, concerns were interrupted or dismissed, and the school did not seem current with more modern teaching practices.The administrative staff can also come across as rude and unprofessional toward parents. I had concerns about certain children being singled out and favoritism within the school. The school is not clear about teacher qualifications or student test results, and I have heard similar concerns from other parents whose children felt underprepared or behind after transferring to another school.Overall, I did not feel confident that the school was preparing students well or treating families with the respect, fairness, and communication they deserve.