“Teacher Bella has saved my twin daughter and son’s Kindergarten year during the current pandemic. Not only have they not “lost” a year of education and social interaction, they are as happy and well-adjusted as they have ever been in their school pod and they are learning SO much. To highlight one of many examples, our kids were talking about diagraphs after the school pod one afternoon and most of the moms, myself included, had to google what a diagraph was. Any child would be fortunate beyond measure to have Bella as his or her teacher.”
— Catherine Messman (South Bay mom)
“Navigating distance learning during the pandemic has been challenging, to say the least. We are so fortunate to have met Bella during this time, and to have her lead our small pod of six kindergarteners.
Teacher Bella is kind, patient, and encouraging. She works conscientiously with our district teachers while simultaneously adding enriching curriculum and engaging STEM activities. She connects with each child as an individual, and fosters peer relationships. Moreover, she is mindful of balancing academic education with social-emotional wellness. My kids may be excited to show off their mental math skills, but their tree pose is equally impressive!
Above all, my kids love Teacher Bella and they love learning. I think that speaks for itself!”
— Jenny Nugent (South Bay mom)