Testimonials
Here are a few things people have written...
From parents
"Mindy Holbrook is an amazing teacher who motivated and inspired our daughter with the wonders of Harry Potter. The camp was full of fun activities intertwined with learning everyday. Our child was so excited to go to camp each morning and came home with stories, experiments, and non-stop engagement about the wonders of the day.
Mindy was so creative and delivered a camp I would return to every year. From a parent perspective, this camp was well organized with a great balance of learning, indoor and outdoor activities. The days activities were timely, age appropriate and science was woven into everything they did. The love of learning came through like magic."
Susan
"Mindy Holbrook was the greatest! She was so very thoughtful with everything. She put so much time and effort into her lessons and it really showed. She was very well prepared and the kids absolutely enjoyed every minute of the class. My two sons even commented that they would get up 1 hour earlier if it meant that they could have more time with "Professor Holbrook". I can't say enough good things about her - I really appreciate how much she did for the children - you could see she truly enjoyed it just as much as the children did.
Thanks for having this camp and I am looking forward to it being offered again next year (may be an hour or two longer, hint hint ").
Kind Regards, Nicole
"Ms. Holbrook, Just a note to say thank you for your caring and energy. We often mention efforts of teachers at home, but thought it doesn't do much if they aren't personally told. Thanks for your influence on John (name changed)." The Cooks
"Dear Mrs. Holbrook, We would like to thank you for your time and efforts in teaching our son ... this semester. He has learned so much and has been very interested in your science curriculum. It's so great to have your son enjoy a subject so much. You deserve the credit for this and you deserve a big THANK YOU! " Very Sincerely, K and S Miller
From coworkers
" I have known Mindy in the capacity of a paraprofessional educator for two years at Trailside Elementary. Her passion for teaching science is apparent through her interactions with teachers and children. She has a way of explaining complicated concepts and making them easy to understand. I am impressed by Mindy's commitment to teaching children and the variety of teaching strategies she utilizes."
-Andrea Solum, 4th grade teacher , Trailside Elementary
"Dear Mindy, Thank you so much for the great impact you have had on the science program at Hillside. You have influenced a lot of students to see that science is "awesome", and I particularly appreciate having you as a role model in encouraging more girls to go into science fields." Fondly, LaryAnn
From former students
"Ms. Holbrook, it was great having you as a science teacher. I wish this class was a year. Every time I walk into your class I feel happy. You were and always will be a great teacher! you make work seem fun!....you've taught me a lot in a 1/2 year...... I'll always remember you as my science teacher." Always, Andrea S.
"Ms. Holbrook, You are my favorite girl teacher I have ever had in my whole life!:) You made me like science and want to be a scientist, or science teacher. Have a fun summer! " Love, Abbie B.
I welcome any inquiries and am happy to provide references if needed.
"Mindy Holbrook is an amazing teacher who motivated and inspired our daughter with the wonders of Harry Potter. The camp was full of fun activities intertwined with learning everyday. Our child was so excited to go to camp each morning and came home with stories, experiments, and non-stop engagement about the wonders of the day.
Mindy was so creative and delivered a camp I would return to every year. From a parent perspective, this camp was well organized with a great balance of learning, indoor and outdoor activities. The days activities were timely, age appropriate and science was woven into everything they did. The love of learning came through like magic."
Susan
"Mindy Holbrook was the greatest! She was so very thoughtful with everything. She put so much time and effort into her lessons and it really showed. She was very well prepared and the kids absolutely enjoyed every minute of the class. My two sons even commented that they would get up 1 hour earlier if it meant that they could have more time with "Professor Holbrook". I can't say enough good things about her - I really appreciate how much she did for the children - you could see she truly enjoyed it just as much as the children did.
Thanks for having this camp and I am looking forward to it being offered again next year (may be an hour or two longer, hint hint ").
Kind Regards, Nicole
"Ms. Holbrook, Just a note to say thank you for your caring and energy. We often mention efforts of teachers at home, but thought it doesn't do much if they aren't personally told. Thanks for your influence on John (name changed)." The Cooks
"Dear Mrs. Holbrook, We would like to thank you for your time and efforts in teaching our son ... this semester. He has learned so much and has been very interested in your science curriculum. It's so great to have your son enjoy a subject so much. You deserve the credit for this and you deserve a big THANK YOU! " Very Sincerely, K and S Miller
From coworkers
" I have known Mindy in the capacity of a paraprofessional educator for two years at Trailside Elementary. Her passion for teaching science is apparent through her interactions with teachers and children. She has a way of explaining complicated concepts and making them easy to understand. I am impressed by Mindy's commitment to teaching children and the variety of teaching strategies she utilizes."
-Andrea Solum, 4th grade teacher , Trailside Elementary
"Dear Mindy, Thank you so much for the great impact you have had on the science program at Hillside. You have influenced a lot of students to see that science is "awesome", and I particularly appreciate having you as a role model in encouraging more girls to go into science fields." Fondly, LaryAnn
From former students
"Ms. Holbrook, it was great having you as a science teacher. I wish this class was a year. Every time I walk into your class I feel happy. You were and always will be a great teacher! you make work seem fun!....you've taught me a lot in a 1/2 year...... I'll always remember you as my science teacher." Always, Andrea S.
"Ms. Holbrook, You are my favorite girl teacher I have ever had in my whole life!:) You made me like science and want to be a scientist, or science teacher. Have a fun summer! " Love, Abbie B.
I welcome any inquiries and am happy to provide references if needed.