Ella Baker Elementary School

The teaching staff at Wilder Elementary are truly exceptional. The teachers are dedicated, compassionate, and deeply invested in their students. They made a meaningful difference for my children, both academically and emotionally, and are the reason we stayed as long as we did.Unfortunately, leadership has been a major concern. Under Steve Goldberg, there has been a lack of proactive leadership, insufficient social-emotional support systems, and widespread bullying concerns that are not handled effectively. Strong leadership sets the tone for school culture, and in my experience, that has been missing.

This school is not what they pretend or think they are. It is a glorified daycare and kids shouldn't stay past pre-k.

We have two sons in the Middle School program at Bear Creek, and we are so happy with the high quality curriculum and instruction here. The individualized attention and care each student receives is apparent. For example, during our most recent spring parent teacher conferences, every one of my kids' core and specialist teachers had insights into their classroom strengths. They also had wonderful suggestions for growth (i.e. a supplemental challenge math program for my 5th grader, an extracurricular leadership opportunity for my 8th grader, advice for high school coursework, etc.). We couldn't ask for a more nurturing environment to encourage our children to excel academically and as individuals.