Erica Klein
Google
After being really impressed with the creativity, learning and fun in the summer camp and spring camp, we decided to try the Realm for homeschooling. My son has been attending the homeschool program since March 2015 and it was the best move we ever made for him - and our family. Our greatest hope for our son's education that he would cultivate a life- long love of learning, and the character and self esteem to try his hardest and live up to his potential. We believe in project based, hands-on education that can be rigorous as well as fun. We found all that and more at The Realm.
Vicky and Jessie are devoted to pioneering a more effective educational model, and it comes from a place of love for all children. They recognize that each child’s potential for greatness is because of their differences, and respect each child as valuable members of the community. They and the teachers really listen and get to know each kid. The low student:teacher ratio enables all kids to have a voice that gets heard and understood.
Each educator on staff lives and breathes their work; clearly passionate about what they can share with the kids, and the innovative educational model they are building together as a team. As such every teacher is 'that one teacher that changed (my) life'. Every one. And my son has about 11 or so teachers! This has resulted in him discovering interests and talents in areas that he otherwise would not have, in addition to soaring at his own speed in the subjects that he already gravitated to.
The location in Santa Monica is fabulous and enables the kids to have classes out of the center, in nature and in the community.
The learning is exciting, deep, practical. They are also extremely hands on in social-emotional learning.
I could go on and on, but the bottom line is my son would rather go to his classes at the Realm than go on trips or holidays.