Guilford Elementary

Excellent experience from K through 5th grade.The building was still the original from the early sixties, but the engagement of the teachers and the outstanding principal Dr.Bergman( who greeted every morning all kids by their name, all 600 plus of them!), made up plenty for the deficits in the building. This school building is currently under reconstruction and promises to emerge better suited for it's pupils in the near future.The school's teachers established discipline, guided the dress code, corrected interruptive behaviour. Outstanding teachers were Mrs Francisco in reading and grammar, Mr. B in math, and the teacher for the academically gifted, Mr.Harmon.

To any educators considering a position here: please proceed with extreme caution. The principal is characterized by a profound lack of respect and professional courtesy toward staff, even basic common decency is lacking. Beyond the condescending communication style of the principal, there is a systemic failure to address critical issues, including teacher safety and reports of physical violence- having a history of blaming a teacher after they were harmed by a student. Despite public messaging about kindness, the internal reality is an environment where staff feel disregarded and unsafe. As both an educator and a parent, I could not recommend this school for anyone.

The administration at this school is terrible.

My family has been so blessed to have found a Christian, Classical education for my kindergartner. We have been beyond impressed with the learning opportunities set forth for the children and the exposure their program brings. The children are offered electives (art, music, computer, library, PE), reading, writing, math, phonics, bible, playtime. The teachers and staff are loving, and have no problem loving on the children and making them feel they are special and worthy. I look forward to continuing to partnership with Caldwell and hopefully see my son graduate class of 2037 as an Eagle.