Cooley Middle School

Here is a polished, heartfelt review that keeps your message and story intact while improving clarity and flow:---We chose HTA because of its experienced teachers—many of whom have been at the school for over ten years. That longevity matters more than people may realize, and for our family, it made all the difference.In kindergarten, my son was struggling with letter sounds. His teacher, Mrs. Arnold, noticed the *smallest* window of opportunity—not even a true risk, just a slight concern. Instead of taking a wait-and-see approach, she immediately partnered with us. We talked through the programs available at the school and what support could help him succeed. She was proactive, thoughtful, and intentional about making sure he had what he needed.Fast forward to first grade, and my son landed in the perfect classroom with Mrs. Blick. She is an incredible match for him. She has creative, effective ways of teaching reading that you would never think of—and those skills come from her own personal experience. She truly understands how children learn differently.This is where the value of long-term teachers really shines. Mrs. Arnold *knew* which first-grade teacher would best meet my son’s needs and intentionally guided that transition. She also connected us with a tutor for additional support—Mrs. C, who happens to be the teacher Mrs. Arnold student-taught with. Even better, Mrs. C works closely with students at HTA.You will not find many schools where three teachers align so seamlessly to create the perfect path for a child. My son had the thinnest line of opportunity—not even a risk—and today he is reading, learning, and keeping pace with his peers. That happened because three dedicated teachers worked together, communicated, and truly cared.HTA is more than a school—it is a team that sees children, supports families, and does whatever it takes to help students succeed. We are incredibly grateful.

We love Gateway! We have been here for 4 years now and have had great experiences with the Teachers as well as all the staff. Ms. Lorraine at the front desk is always so friendly and helpful! Ms. Harris does a great job of putting the kids needs first and being a great leader! While there are so many things we enjoy at Gateway I just have to call out Ms. Julia, she is out there every morning and afternoon making sure the kids and their parents make us safely accross the street! But what she also does is brings a ray of sunshine to what can be a mundane task of being in the parent pickup line. She’s always smiling and waving to everyone that passes by. Mornings can be stressful, rushing to get everyone to school and to work but every time I see her I can’t help but smile. And I see it on the faces of so many others that cross her path! She is doing a great job and is a wonderful ambassador of the Gateway spirit!

Our children have been in both public and private schools in two states, and we could not be more grateful for the care, attention and academic and athletic excellence Gilbert Christian provides to their students. They work alongside each child to truly help them excel in their string areas of learning and development and support them in the areas that may be more challenging. The staff and teachers approach every matter with a strong biblical base, loving God and serving others. We look forward to continuing our children’s education at GCS!

Creo has truly been the best investment we’ve ever made for our children. We were part of the Creo community for over six years, and time after time, we were amazed at how much independence and confidence our kids developed. Before enrolling, I knew nothing about the Montessori philosophy—now, we’re lifelong advocates. From the very start as toddlers, our children were given a strong foundation. Today, they’re kind, capable, and well-adjusted—and we owe so much of that to Creo and its incredible staff.