Comments about the Rutledge Learning Academy Math Programs

The small class size and individual attention is a real plus. The materials are well organized and made it easy for my child to follow. They will be wonderful for her to refer back to during the school year as well as to prepare for her SAT’s. This is the third year my daughter participated in the Rutledge Learning Academy summer math program. For her to want to take a math course in August attests to what a wonderful and valuable learning experience this is. Thank you!
-Terri Maxwell, mother of Cara Frelick (algebra one, geometry, algebra two)

I have sent all three of my girls to the Rutledge Learning Academy and have been more than satisfied with the results. Besides preparing them for the school year, you were also available during the year if they needed help and they are comfortable in asking for your help. That is very important. Finally, anyone who can spend two weeks teaching my children math in the summer and have them enjoy it is doing something very right!
-Colleen Houser, parent of Alexis and Alyssa (algebra one and geometry) and Christie (algebra two and SAT preparation.)

I really liked the printed packet. It can serve as a handy guide and resource for Alex next year. I like that he took his own notes in it. Mr. Rutledge is rare and wonderful! I am so excited that we found him! His personality, teaching style, and obvious love for his subject has made a tremendous impact on my son. He already asked me if he could sign up for next summer! I believe you gave him a jump start for next year in his advanced math class. We’ve already recommended the Rutledge Learning Academy to several friends.
-Kim Leuser, parent of a geometry and algebra 2 student

It was great to have a quality enrichment program right in our own community. Usually we have had to travel outside the area for such a program. The packet has served my student as a useful reference tool during the school year. Mr. Rutledge is highly qualified to teach every level of math to all different kinds of students. His teaching style meets the needs of all the different students in his class. My child has taken two summers worth of math classes as a preview for the following school year and I feel that these classes have given him an invaluable, solid foundation in the topic.
-Parent of an algebra one and geometry student

The student materials were very thorough. Mr. Rutledge’s personality is so pleasant that learning from him is truly a joy! His humor is the best! This geometry class was an excellent jump-start for the fall. Outstanding! Mr. Rutledge presents concepts in a very clear, concise, and systematic order. This is so virtually important because each concept builds on the previous one. He holds the attention of all his students with his uplifting personality. My wish is for my future math teachers to be as prepared and encouraging as Mr. R. See you next summer!
-Gina and Sunny Garretson, geometry and algebra one

We found Mr. Rutledge to be responsive and proactive. He related with my son in a manner that promoted class participation and enthusiasm. My son reports Brian Rutledge to be an exceptional math teacher and I found him to be available and responsive to my concerns, as we had to change classes.
-Sara Webster-Mellon, mother of Henry (algebra one)

Mr. Rutledge was great. He helped me out with everything I was having trouble with and taught me so much about geometry that I would have never known. I thought having a student assistant was great because she helped out just like the teacher. The topics in this session were difficult, but once Mr. Rutledge explained them, they were simple. The topics covered in the two weeks I was there would have been extremely difficult for me if I went to school without doing this camp. I know that for a fact.
-Kevin Weber, geometry 2004

The Rutledge Learning Academy was a great experience. It was definitely worth it. It helped me understand everything a lot better and make me feel more comfortable with math. Mr. Rutledge taught me how to handle difficult mathematics in the easiest ways. I think that after going to the Rutledge Learning Academy, all the things I learned will help me tremendously for the upcoming school year. I would strongly recommend this program.
-Kevin Weber, algebra one 2003

Thank you for another opportunity to grow and learn. Kevin has truly enjoyed this math camp and he has gained much confidence. I especially liked the note packet; it’s a great reference that can be reviewed and used as needed. I appreciate all you did to make this a positive summer experience!
-Kathy Weber, parent of Kevin Weber

The packet was a huge help to this class and helped for me to get ready for the class I am going to take. The teacher is always ready to go and put his all in every day to help your child with his/her needs. The student assistant was helpful so that two people were available to help students at the same time. This class was a very helpful experience. I would definitely recommend this to all of my friends and think about enrolling in another summer program.
-An algebra one student

My daughter really enjoyed this program. She came away with a good base to assist her during the upcoming school year. She particularly enjoyed your teaching style. You made the topics fun to learn. I am certain that she will tackle the next year with more confidence!
-Parent of an algebra 1 and 2 student

My child feels more confident in his ability to do well in algebra. I feel relieved that he has a more positive attitude toward math.
-Lisa Senior, parent of a geometry and algebra one student

It was very easy to communicate with Mr. Rutledge and ask questions about the information we were learning. In class, there was enough time to cover everything that was given.
-Joey Dimino, an algebra 2 student

The packet made taking notes so easy and the teacher’s assistant was really nice and helpful.
-Mia Giles, an algebra 2 student

Alvaro used last year’s packet to help study for his final exam, it was a great help.
-Maria Del Pino, parent of a geometry student

I got all of the help I needed in these courses. Mr. Rutledge met all of my needs and explained the math in ways students could understand.
-Marta Hura, algebra 2 and geometry

Mr. Rutledge made the class fun and interesting.
-Chris Lehmann, algebra one

I took this course last year and saw my grade in math go from an 85 to a 98!
-Colby Cheneval, algebra one

Mr. Rutledge made things more clear and easier to understand.
-Stacy Stevenson, general math topics student

Thank you for helping my daughter this summer, I know she’ll be ready for math and off to a good start.
-Parent of a General Math Topics Student

Mr. Rutledge showed different ways to approach a single problem. This was helpful to me.
- An algebra 2 student

The thing that stuck out for me this year was proofs. When you first started proofs, I thought it would be very hard and I would not be able to do them because I am not very good at explaining my answers. I found that after a couple of examples of you explaining it to me, it made perfect sense.
-A geometry student

My daughter finds geometry much easier now.
-Parent of a geometry student

Alex enjoyed these two weeks tremendously, his confidence is back where it needs to be. Thanks Mr. Rutledge!
-Parent of an algebra one student

Due to the smaller class size, the teacher was able to meet the needs of each individual student. It really helped to review all of the topics for the following year.
-Student in general math topics AND algebra one

The packet is really organized; it will be a great learning tool for next year.
-An algebra 2 student

The packet will be a big help next year. The student assistant was nice. I will be ready and prepared for next year.
-A geometry student

Mr. Rutledge always made time for questions and made everything he was explaining very clear. He covered everything I expected to learn.
-An algebra one student

When the Rutledge Learning Academy was in its first years, a front-page article was written about it in the New Hope Gazette. The link to that article appears here

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