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Testimonials

Student Comments
Parent Comments

"Thank you for always being easy to approach and easy to get encouragement and help from. I wish you could work at my high school."

--Matthew, former student

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"My 8th grader’s weekly sessions with Austin have made all the difference in keeping up with his work, getting rolling on bigger projects, and moving past any confusion or other blockers. It has been a huge load off my mind to know that he has this standing time with Lou to review what work is missing and what can be improved. I especially appreciate the way Lou meets my son where he is, always staying upbeat, supportive and positive."

--Lisa T., Parent

"Austin has a special way with young people. My son started "officially" working with Austin several weeks after the school began remote learning, bringing with him a demoralized attitude about school and himself along with a mile-long list of overdue incomplete assignments. Lou not only helped my son to complete his assignments, but also to begin to believe in himself and in adults. That was no small feat for which we will always be eternally grateful to Austin."

 

--Yvette, parent of a 13 year old

"I am ever grateful to Austin, who was my son’s advisor for two years at the East Bay School for Boys. While at EBSB, Austin was a constant presence for my son. Austin provided support on a daily basis - whether it was for school work, social/peer issues, and/or socio-emotional support. I have found Austin to be thoughtful, kind and compassionate when dealing not just with the boys but the parents as well. I know my son felt supported by and safe when going to Austin. I was so proud when my son was having a difficult time and he reached out to Lou via phone. Austin was a teacher, confidante, friend and ally to my son!"

--Kim, parent of 14-year old boy

“Austin is the most sweet, compassionate, and understanding man we’ve ever met. He is a born educator. He has the ability to connect with students of all ages, personalities, and learning profiles. Our child’s life is immeasurably better from having connected with and worked with Austin. And so is ours.”

--Andrea and Robert

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