Testimonials

What students, parents and alumni are saying about Hand In Hand.

Students

Why students love Hand In Hand

“CREO helps me with project development as I learn how to organize, plan, and implement my ideas. This will help me in the future.”

– Cameron

“I have freedom in my classroom to choose what I work on and where I do my work. These things help me do my best in school.”

– Jordan

“After the teacher’s lesson, I get to work on it – not just on paper, but also with my hands. That makes it stick with me.”

– Michael

Parents

What Parents say about Hand In Hand

“Hand In Hand was an answer to prayer for our family. We weren’t sure where we would send our children as we had been homeschooling and needed an alternative. We started out with the 3-Day program and fell in love with everything! The children can’t wait to get to school and cannot get enough of the wonderful lunches that are served, all natural!”

“At HIH, we are watching our children become independent, goal-oriented and accountable for setting some of their own goals and then working to meet them from week-to-week – all with a solid Christian foundation.”

“The one year our son spent in traditional school he was terribly bored. This was because there was a set curriculum that was driven by the textbooks rather than by each student’s individual capabilities. At HIH, each child can grow and learn at his own pace and there is no stopping him, no “cap” on what he can learn.”

Stories

From Hand In Hand Families

“The HIH teachers have gone above and beyond to meet our family’s educational needs.”

They have helped our children discover their strengths, honor their uniqueness, and facilitated their learning purposefully. The faculty has contributed to developing our children’s faith and supported them through pivotal spiritual and educational growth moments. We could not be more grateful for the collaboration, care, and consistency provided by the entire teaching team and faculty.

– Laura

Hand In Hand Parent

Finding HIH was an answered prayer.

We had watched our children grow in other Montessori schools for over 4 years, and seeing the results, we were sold on the Montessori method of learning. But it was difficult to find a Montessori school of this caliber that also provided a Christian foundation and offered classes to children through the Jr. High years. Finding HIH was an answered prayer.

Every child has an individualized education plan.

What I love about Hand In Hand is that each child develops their strengths and learns at their own pace. Essentially, every child has an individualized education plan, not just those with special needs. As a result, each child’s learning experience is unique and occurs on their timetable.”

They use materials that make abstract concepts more concrete.

What our children learn in Montessori is more of a deep understanding. For example, instead of just memorizing what the answer is to 3 times 3, they learn what is happening in the problem because they use materials that make abstract concepts more concrete. This works much better than just memorizing the answers or doing numerous worksheets or long hours of homework. This level of deep understanding also carries them much farther and they are able to handle more complex problems later on.

It’s truly amazing to watch the children rise to the challenge when they are trusted to take some ownership of their learning each day.

They do not wish to get a “hall pass” so they can skip out on class for a few minutes. Instead, they are eager to get to school and eager to learn. And learn they do! My children are testing years beyond their peers in both the public and private schools in the state. But most importantly, they are learning to LOVE learning and to LOVE the Lord with all their heart, mind and soul. We are so grateful to be part of HIH.

We have been at HIH for over 3 years and are consistently impressed with the level of care and love for our children.

They foster a sense of independence that is unmatched and we have truly enjoyed watching our kids learn and grow there. HIH offers a calm and clean space for the kids to find and follow their passions we are very grateful that we found this community and I only wish I would have found it sooner!

Alumni

I attended HIH from 3-12 years old, which significantly impacted how I think, learn, and work today. At an early age, I learned how to self-advocate for my needs, work with my peers, and find my place in an environment that honored my unique qualities while challenging my hardships. I look back at my years at HIH with distinct memories of moments that have guided me in my passions and careers today as a young adult.

– Madeline

My time at HIH not only prepared me academically, but also equipped me with positive character traits and practical life skills. As a HIH student, I had the freedom to choose my work and manage my time, developing my personal responsibility and self-motivation at an early age. Throughout my education and career, I have regularly relied on the life lessons I learned at HIH!

-Ashley