What Parents Are Saying

Testimonials from parents of hearing students...

“As a parent of two children attending Tucker-Maxon, I felt moved to share our thoughts regarding our experience here.  Our decision to enroll our children at TMOS was mainly due to the open and friendly teachers and employees of this school.  We began our journey here three years ago and since then have reaped the benefits of having small classrooms with teachers who truly want children to achieve their highest potential.  The individual care and attention helps our children feel safe and comfortable exploring their world with a sense of mastery and confidence.  The greatest gift I can imagine giving my children is for them to feel a deep sense of self-worth and purpose, I believe Tucker-Maxon holds these values at heart.  Their educational curriculum reflects a learning style that pays attention to all the ways we human beings absorb and learn information.  I feel at ease knowing that my children will not fall through the cracks due to a difference in acquiring and processing information.  If a child isn't getting it, they pay attention to why and figure out a way to make it work.  I have nothing but praise for this little school with a huge heart.”
                                    --Molly Padulo, parent

“This is an amazing little school. Both my husband and I are educators, and we spent a great deal of time evaluating schools for our children. TMOS has an incredible program, a warm environment and talented teachers. I do think it is the best program and value in the Portland area.”
                                    --Liz Delmatoff, parent

 

Newsletter article written by the parent of a hearing student...

Why My Hearing Child Attends Tucker-Maxon
by Barb Bryant, Tucker-Maxon parent

Although small class sizes allow an atmosphere that is both disciplined and kind, they don’t guarantee it. If there was only one thing about Tucker-Maxon that I could keep from changing, this would be it: the love that each of the staff has for the children and the respect that they insist that the children have for themselves and each other.

A child may make up for a lack in any academic subject in later life. I do not think that anything can replace a certain knowledge from childhood that you are competent, worthy of the kindness and interest of others, and capable of both empathy and self-control.

Nothing can replace the knowledge that you possess an inherent dignity that does not depend on either good behavior or the personal tastes of anyone else. I used to think it odd that all of the children at the school are referred to as each other’s “friends.” I no longer think so.

To a child, a friend is someone whose thoughts, feelings, and dignity matter. That describes every child at the school, whether or not anyone in particular happens to like them on any particular day.

This article is from the Fall 2006 issue of our newsletter, Now You're Talking. This issue focused on the role of children with typical hearing at Tucker-Maxon. Download a PDF copy>>

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If you would like to get a parent’s perspective on a particular class or grade level, please ask us for a reference.  We have a list of parents who would be happy to talk to you.  Contact Jessica Johnson in the Business Office (503-234-7830)..