We asked Spring 2007 students to evaluate their experience. Here are some of their comments about Mill Creek classes and teachers.

Mrs. Dillemuth

"The algebra II class I took at Mill Creek Academy was very informative and helpful. Mrs. Dillemuth helped me to raise my math grade a full level in school by applying information from the class." - M.Y (Mrs. Dillemuth, Algebra II)

"At Mill Creek I was able to get one on one help in geometry that I didn't get at school. Mrs. Dillemuth was really patient and had a way of explaining things that made perfect sense." - J.M (Mrs. Dillemuth, Geometry)

"I would recommend this class to others who are in need of help with math. This class helped me to challenge myself with hard problems that I now understand how to do." - Anonymous (Mrs. Dillemuth, Geometry)
 

Mr. Di Paola

"The SAT I Math preparatory class was a vital element in improving my overall score."  -V.L (Mr. Di Paola, SAT I math prep)

Ms. Wong

"This class [Public Speaking] taught me to be self-conscious. Before this, I always embarrassed myself. Finally, after this class, I put effort into my speeches, and I came out as a John F. Kennedy, one of the best speech makers!"  -Anonymous (Ms. Feng, Public Speaking)

"I would recommend this class to a friend because I learned a lot about public speaking and felt more comfortable in front of others.  Ms. Feng is a really nice teacher."  - E.C (Ms. Feng, Public Speaking)

"I liked this class, and I really liked Ms. Feng because she is very nice.  The class helped me become a better writer and made me understand many words.  I really liked the class"  - S.P (Ms. Feng, English Writing 6)

"Mill Creek helped me by getting my writing from 4^th grade to 6^th grade in six sessions."  -H.R (Ms. Feng, English Writing 6)

Ms. Johnson

“Instead of simply teaching strategies, the material itself is taught and the methods for learning vocabulary are helpful. Analyzing passages in class was very useful when taking the actual SAT, and the vocabulary was easier to recall.” -Anonymous  (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

“I would recommend this class because it teaches you ways to how to get around the vocabulary and reading comprehension passages. It also teaches you how to memorize. This class also gives vocabulary tests which are really good, and the homework teaches SAT secrets.” - Vikaas (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

“I loved how we learned so many new vocabulary words. It really broadened my vocabulary bank! When I took the SAT, I was really confident when I saw the vocabulary words, and we had learned them. It was a really interactive and fun class. I learned a lot!” -Anonymous (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

“This is such a good class. It helped me a lot in my vocabulary and I would like my friends to also get better vocabulary. I think that the environment of the class was not that good because we were frequently distracted by the music and the math classes around us.” - Harika (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

“Ms. Johnson is very enthusiastic about teaching. Her classes are much more lively than any other class.” - Charlene (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

“I improved my critical reading score a lot and improved my vocabulary. Thanks!” - Anonymous (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

"I can't wait to take the SAT again to see how much I improved in the critical reading section because I feel so much more confident than before in my worst area!" - Jill (Mrs. Johnson, SAT Verbal I)

Mr. Jennings

"MCA provides you with teachers, like Mr. Jennings,  who know what they’re doing even when you don’t."  -R. Lee (Mr. Jennings, Writing 10-12)

"Mill Creek has helped me ever since I was in the 7th grade. I am now completing 10th grade, and with SATs approaching, I feel confident as I have benefited from these classes (writing, SAT verbal, and SAT math) for the last 4 years."  -N. Gupta (Mr. Jennings, Writing 10-12)

"Mill Creek Academy teaches many important skills necessary for school. After having taken classes at Mill Creek Academy, I realized that my writing grade has improved a great deal. At the beginning of the year, I’ve always received a 90%-95% on my writing assignments from school. Ever since I took classes at Mill Creek Academy, I’ve been receiving 100%’s."  -E. Zhang (Mr. Jennings, Writing 6)

Mrs. Lorenz

"Mrs. Lorenz’ SAT math class was great!  I learned many new SAT strategies, acquired SAT experience and increased my confidence for the SAT.  There was also a great review of past math problems.  I would recommend this class at Mill Creek Academy." – Anonymous (Mrs. Lorenz, SAT Math)

"The SAT math class helped my score go way up!  I also got to see where I needed improvement and to work harder.  Mrs. Lorenz was a great teacher.  Thanks Mill Creek Academy." – Anonymous (Mrs. Lorenz, SAT Math)

"Small groups and comfortable environment made everything casual and it was really worthwhile."  -Lahari Rao (Mrs. Lorenz, SAT Math)

Ms. Mangiardi

"This class [Writing 5] is great. I learned various things about writing. .I also had fun writing essays using my creativity."  -M. Liu (Ms. Mangiardi, Writing 5)

"I think Mill Creek is awesome because the teachers teach you organization skills such as turning in your homework on time and basic writing skills."  -R. Pakala (Ms. Mangiardi, Writing 5)

"I would recommend Ms. Mangiardi’s English Writing 5 to my friends, so they would enjoy writing and have some fun. They can get better grades and be pleased with their writing when they get it back. My friends wouldn’t say something along the lines of, “Wow, our writing is better than mine!” anymore. They will appreciate their own writing if they just believe in it and take the class."  -Anonymous (Ms. Mangiardi, Writing 5)

Mrs. Marek

"I liked the way that Mrs. Marek corrected our papers.  It was very personal and in-depth.  I learned new writing strategies and how to write a great paper.  Thanks to Mill Creek my bond with writing has become stronger." – A.S. (Mrs. Marek, Writing 7)

"This class was really helpful for those who need help in writing.  I learned a lot about writing response to literature essays.  Now using the three-step process, the response to literature essays are much easier to do than before." – Anonymous (Mrs. Marek, Writing 7/8)

"If your teacher in school isn’t very good, it helps to have the extra help from Mill Creek Academy ."– A.K. (Mrs. Marek, English 8)

"At Mill Creek you get to meet new friends, add new words to your vocabulary and read books that you might never have read before.  Mrs. Marek helped to make all this possible." – J.Y. (Mrs. Marek, Writing 6)

"The writing class at Mill Creek Academy was great!  Every Wednesday I couldn’t wait to come and see my teacher Mrs. Marek.  I would recommend this class to everyone who wants to advance their writing skills and improve their education." – H.G. (Mrs. Marek, English 6)

"Mrs. Marek was a wonderful teacher who assigned a variety of essays and narratives.  She made thoughtful remarks on our assignments and selected two books for us to read during the course.  I loved it and learned so much.  Mill Creek is a fun way to learn a lot about writing. It is a motivating program and has helped me to become a skilled writer."– A.T. (Mrs. Marek, Writing 6)

Ms. Ponomarenko

"I’ve been to Mill Creek several times and learn new things every time.  My vocabulary is constantly increasing, and essays become easier to write.  For example, I previously couldn’t write introductions very well, and now Ms. Ponomarenko lets me know that my introductions are great.  My English essay grades have improved since the beginning of the year."  -S.F (Ms. Ponomarenko, English Writing 7/8)

"Mrs. Ponomarenko is a great, cool, fun and enthusiastic teacher."  -S.S (Ms. Ponomarenko, English Writing 7/8)

"In Ms. Ponomarenko’s class, we learn about grammar, vocabulary, writing techniques, and many more.  Before I came to this class, I didn’t write interesting essays.  After I came to this class, I learned that, for example, I learned what an anecdote is and how it can make your paper more interesting.  I will definitely recommend this class to my friends."  -N.T (Ms. Ponomarenko, English Writing 7/8)

Mr. Richards

"From Mr. Richards’ teaching methods, I learned to write from the heart and to check my writing many times."  -C.L (Mr. Richards, English Writing)

"Mr. Richards did a great job in correcting my papers.  I was able to learn from my mistakes, I was also able to ask questions and he would answer them."   -S.M (Mr. Richards, English Writing 7/8)

"Mr. Richards is so nice and helps me understand concepts clearly… Mr. Richards is great.  He knows how to get his point across for the lessons.  His students leave the classroom with essentially more knowledge than when they walked in with."  -Anonymous (Mr. Richards, English Writing)

"The way Mr. Ricahrds teaches has led me to a fun and great time at Mill Creek Academy.  He is always telling us to ‘Write from the heart!’ and hopefully I can always remember to do that when I write.  My writing has improved after going to these classes."  -C.D (Mr. Richards, English Writing 7/8)

Mr. Richey

"I would recommend this class to my friends because I felt that this course allowed me to gain more practice with writing the way that high schools prefer you to write. For me, it felt as though I was given a ‘second chance’ to give essays a shot; instead of being limited to what I was assigned to do in school, I could take similar concepts and stories that I was applying and using in school and apply them to my writing here. The teachers helped me understand concepts we learned in school that I didn’t quite grasp, and they also taught us new skills to use in our writing to make it better."  -Anonymous (Mr. Richey, English 9)

"I have learned so much! I am able to understand literature much easier. My projects in my English class are getting much easier, and I don’t have to ask people for help all the time. The class is also not just tutoring; it’s learning while having fun!"  -S.M. (Mr. Richey and Mrs. Sabraw, Literary Analysis 9-12)

"I learned a lot from this class, and the teachers were funny and interesting. It has helped me in school, and the homework was really light and manageable. I learned how to go beyond the ‘what’ and more to the ‘how’ and ‘why’. I think this was a beneficial class for me, and it should help others too."  -Anonymous (Mr. Richey and Mrs. Sabraw, Literary Analysis 9-12)

"The Literary Analysis class expanded my understanding of both short stories and poems.  The skills this class taught me help in not only English classes but History as well."  -N.S (Mrs. Sabraw and Mr. Richey, Literary Analysis)

Mrs. Richey

"I would recommend the writing class at Mill Creek Academy for several reasons.  First, the teacher, Mrs. Richey, is very good at explaining the subjects we worked on.  Second, we got to experience the kind of homework we will be getting in high school and be more prepared.  Third, the essays we worked on increased our own skills and helped us to get better grades at school.  The work may be challenging, but if you want to improve your grades and writing skills, Mill Creek Academy is the place to go." – E.L (Mrs. Richey, Writing 7/8)

"This class really helped to improve my English and I learned the skill of annotating when I read a book.  When I started the class, I was worried about the essay I would have to write.  I challenged myself and was excited to find that I read both books and did well on my essay.  Mrs. Richey was very helpful and made learning fun.  If you take this class at Mill Creek Academy you will find that your skills really improve, and notice that your grades at school are much higher." – R.J. (Mrs. Richey, Writing 7/8)

"The SAT Verbal class was great!  I had the opportunity to learn everything I needed to know about the writing section on the SAT 1.  I learned grammar, sentence and paragraph improvement.  I also received a lot of advice on my 25-minute essay, which helped to improve my skills and write a stronger final essay.  Mrs. Richey was very helpful and informative with her comments and scoring." – Chelsea (Mrs. Richey, SAT Verbal Pt. 2)

"At the beginning of my SAT Verbal Part 2 class at Mill Creek Academy, I did not understand or like grammar.  By the end of the course, Mrs. Richey helped me gain much more confidence, just as she promised!  This class teaches you lessons that you do not learn in school." – Anonymous, (Mrs. Richey, SAT Verbal Part 2)

"The writing skills that I learned in my SAT writing class not only made me feel more confident in writing my essay for the SAT, they also made me feel more confident in writing any essay for any class in school!" - Jill (Mrs. Richey, SAT Verbal Part 2)

Mrs. Sabraw

"Mill Creek Academy has experienced, humorous, and kind instructors. They teach students vocabulary words how to write persuasive and response to literature, sentence variety, and many other things, all in a fun way!"  -J. Qian (Mrs. Sabraw, Writing 4)

"The teacher [Mrs. Sabraw] is very dedicated to the subject she teaches, and I have improved my score more than 200 points from just one hour a class, one class a week in a three-month period."  -Anonymous (Mrs. Sabraw, SAT I Grammar and Writing)

"This class is filled with new, fresh grammar for students and preparation tests for the difficult writing SAT test. It is extremely helpful for those eager to achieve well on the SAT."  -P.K. (Mrs. Sabraw, SAT I Grammar and Writing)

"My test score was way better. Like, way. It improved from a 400 to a 750."  -E. Pong (Mrs. Sabraw, SAT I Grammar and Writing)

"This class definitely offered additional insight into the subject areas of grammar and writing.  If you have great grammar to begin with, the class helps you fine tune your ideas through several 25 minute essays that the teacher grades and hands back with comments.  If you write great essays, then this class helps you develop your grammar and standard usage of English to use on the SAT II and for the rest of your life.  It’s a win-win situation!"  -S.C (Mrs. Sabraw, SAT I Verbal Part II)

"Jason’s writing improved significantly over the past 3-4 months.  His writing assessment results from school has shown noticeable changes.  More importantly, he believes now that he can be, and is a great writer."  -Mrs. L. (Mrs. Sabraw, English Writing 4)