Testimonials

Here is some feedback we have received here at Walsh since starting our program in September 2021!

Parents

What feedback do you have about the program?

“You were able to provide all needed support: social, emotional, and academic. And they made my child feel like their goals were achievable.’”

"The connection they made with my student was great. They make it feel like one big family."

"They allowed my student to go at their speed. There was no pressure to catch up as fast as possible."

“Renee and Kristen were great at calling attention to things to help address the problems sooner rather than later.”

“Our daughter finished the school year feeling so much better and proud of her accomplishments."

Students

What's one important thing you learned while you were in the Bridge Program?

• "I learned that even though it may not feel like it, This isn't going to last forever."

• "To never give up on the hardest things you face."

• "Aprendí que hay que calmarse y controlar la ira."

  • "I learned that you have to calm down and control your anger."

What is something you feel like you have improved at since being in Bridge?

• "Since being in bridge, I have developed new coping skills that improve my focus and mental health."

• "Using a planner and getting better at it."

• "Que los problemas no se resuelven peleando."

  • "That problems are not solved by fighting."

Do you have any advice for our current Bridge students?

• "Don't give up on yourself" :)

• "At first it seems like you would never achieve your goals, but sooner or later you will get the hang of it and get where you would want to."

• "Mantén tus manos quietas y respeta a la gente".

  • "Keep your hands to yourself and respect people."