“You are the best!! We are so blown away by how our daughter has thrived with you being her teacher. She is so happy and learning so much. I knew in my soul you were the perfect teacher for this pod and I can’t explain the blessings you have brought to all our lives. Truly. We are beyond grateful!” – Denise H.
“When I see these pictures (of pod learning) I think of how fortunate all of our kids are to be with you. Thank you for providing such great experiences and memories for them”. – Emily H.
“Everyone I talk to about our schooling setup is amazed at how cool of a hybrid situation we have figured out through Ruthie’s teaching our kids in this curated, small-group setting—while still maintaining the flexibility and freedom of a homeschool lifestyle for our family.” -Tania G.
“I would highly recommend Ruthie for tutoring. She is wonderful with our son”. -Michelle R.
“I am so grateful that you are so laid back, responsible and awesome with the kids. Couldn’t have picked a better teacher for our pod! We believe (our daughter) grew so much because of you.” -Krystal H.
“We are forever grateful for all the love and kindness that you showed our son” – Michelle R.
“Our (Kindergarten-aged daughter) just read three lines of my adult book with zero help. Words like haven’t, family, note, found, Hanna. AMAZING WORK teacher!!!!!” -Krystal H.
“Thank you so much for all you’ve done for (our son). Not only has he learned so much, but you created a fun, engaging environment for the children. Your flexibility, commitment and open communication has made this challenging (covid) time so much easier.” – Heather L.
“I asked my daughter (second grader) why she loved you so much. She said you never yell, you spoke calmly all the time and that you were her blessing. Amazing. I hope you realize the difference you have made in the life of this child. “Thank you” does not seem like enough but I truly thank you for all you have done for my little girl. You are loved by children and that is the biggest blessing of them all.” -Susan D.
“Really there are no words or gifts that can truly express our gratitude for the year (first grade) you have given our daughter. The kindness and care that you showed her made this an incredibly positive experience for all of us. Thank you.” -Carl G.
“You have made such a mark on (our son’s) life. I thank you more than I can say for your enthusiasm for learning that you have passed onto him. You certainly will be remembered and treasured for a long time” – Robin S. (second grader)
“I had so much fun with you. You made everything fun like reading and cooking and crafts and you even made getting locked in the basement classroom ok. I love you!” (Kindergarten pod student)
“We were lucky (our son) got you for a teacher. Thanks to your genuine concern and help in smoothing out some of the rough spots, he has had an outstanding year”. -Marit I.
“The children all responded so well to you and I know my son had a wonderful experience with you. He has grown in so many ways and continues to want to learn more, inspired by your awesome teaching. You are a special, talented person!” -Nancy C.
(second grade parent) “You encouraged her to find joy in reading, writing, drawing and exploring new things. Your teaching abilities and personal characteristics are to be admired”. -Christine M.
An except from letter from a parent to the Principal: “I would like to write to say how amazed we were by Mrs Bertone’s incredible interdisciplinary unit on butterflies. Her diligent work led to a magnificent outcome of learning for my daughter, As a teacher myself, I was impressed by her creativity in combining all subject areas. Mrs. Bertone should be highly recognized. Her combination of learning themes through poems, math patterns, drawings, science, geography, the calendar, computer skills and journal writing was incredible. In concluding the unit, she invited all parents to attend “The Butterfly Ball” in which students took turns speaking with a microphone to demonstrate their learning. Students also had to show and explain their learning displayed on the walls of the classroom and also share the Powerpoint presentation they had created to their parents. What a confidence building idea! My husband and I applaud Mrs. Bertone for creating such a fantastic interdisciplinary unit, her connections were impeccable. We will never forget the impact Mrs. Bertone had on our daughter’s learning. I would appreciate it if you let the Superintendent know about this teacher at your school. She has done an exceptional job.” -Joanne D.
“My son attends “Ruthie’s Camp” and he loves it! He always comes home happy and tired! I love that the camp is small enough for personal attention but also large enough for a good mix of kids. There’s so much to do at the Ruthie’s Camp because it’s surrounded by waterfront areas, beaches, parks and playgrounds – and Ruthie uses it all for teaching moments and fun! She leads the kids in making theme-related snacks and does unique crafts with the kids. I’m super happy with Ruthie’s Camp!” – Lynn G.
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