Testimonials

“You’ve created a place where children can experience the world in a very wholistic way, and be respected as human beings while they’re doing it.”
— Jeanne, parent

“Your marvelous school helped create a confident, responsible, straight A student and a lovely human being.”
— Susan and Fred, parents

“Thank you for helping me raise my fine young boys into fine young men. Being at SunFlower helped them find themselves, their strengths and to know that they didn’t have to be part of the mainstream to belong and be strong.”
— Nora, parent

“It is wonderful to see our granddaughter gain in self confidence and so full of joy. She always amazes me for being such a good conversationalist on the phone, so full of enthusiasm and news she wants to tell me. Clearly SunFlower is the school for her!”
— Betsy, grandparent

“Our son has transformed this year. He is dreaming of writing, music, history, theatre and longing to live in a wide open space filled with nature. His confidence has shot up and he seems up for any adventure.”
— Lisa, parent

“Your influence on my sons has helped mold them into the worthwhile, inquisitive, productive, and loving people they are today.”
— Diane, parent

“This year went by so incredibly fast. I am glad I still have one more to go.”
— Raquel, student

“It has been another great year at SunFlower. I don’t know which one of us had more fun partaking in all the many exciting events. When Alex had to write about ‘The best and the worst’ he said : “Mom, the ‘best’ will take too long to write!”
— Lori and Greg, parents

“There is a lot of difference between a student and a scholar. It is too bad all students don’t get to learn that an education should be much more than learning how to pass tests.”
— William, parent

“When Sarah graduated from SunFlower, she told me that you made her feel as if she could do anything, even become the president!”
— Helen, parent

“I think the way you treat your students is great: you treat them like they can really do things, and not like they’ll be too immature or will mess everything up.”
— Jocelyn, student

“SunFlower has been the best experience in my life.”
— Zak, student

“There are no words to truly express how grateful our family is for SunFlower. Watching our son grow and build in enthusiasm has reminded me of the development that I read about in Carl Rogers Freedom to Learn – you have given him that – along with enriching experiences, respectful guidance, and just the right amount of encouragement.”
— Lisa, parent