"Our child benefitted greatly from Lindsay’s creative and loving teaching style. We could tell how much she loved and enjoyed the kids, especially through her smiles, hugs, and laughter. She was very organized, in control, and good at communication with both students and parents. She encouraged the kids to grow in each of their learning styles and challenged them in creative ways. We were impressed with how independent she encouraged the kindergartners to be. School was so fun that the children didn’t even realize they were learning so much! We couldn’t have asked for our son to have a better experience in kindergarten!!"

"When my son was in kindergarten, a visit to Lindsay's classroom always made my day. The students were always engaged in an interesting and fun activity and were always treated with kindness and respect. Lindsay actively invited parents to be involved and to visit the classroom and I always felt comfortable talking to her about any questions or concerns I had."
 

"Ms Berryhill is the epitome of a Kindergarten teacher. After 11 years spent teaching in public schools, I was completely enamored with her as a teacher. My child thrived in her classroom. Ms. Berryhill provides a language rich and hands-on environment. My child was able to explore and learn and feel and safe and loved while doing so. Another advantage to having Ms. Berryhill as a teacher is the frequent communication home. My child lost her tooth at school and I got a picture and an email to my computer at work. That's going the extra mile - and that explains Ms. Berryhill to a tee! She goes the extra mile for all of her students so that they can grow, achieve and learn to be outstanding people."

"Ms. Berryhill created a warm and inviting environment for my child and her classmates to learn and grow. She recognized and encouraged the uniqueness in each student and drew upon their strengths to help them succeed. She was always friendly, energetic, and fun to be around. She took a real interest in each individual and was very communicative with us as parents. She captured and shared many precious pictures of my child taking part in the unique kindergarten experiences we were not able to be a part of and always had an open door for us to be active participants when we could be there. Her creativity in teaching was also a tremendous asset to the classroom. Following the Q and U wedding, which happened on a whim but has now become a tradition at the school, you would probably be hard-pressed to find a former kindergartener that does not know that the letters always go together. We will miss her dearly and know that she will create the same magic in the classroom wherever she goes."

"Lindsay is the most caring, creative and dedicated teacher you could ever wish for your child to have! Her safe and loving classroom environment provides each child with the opportunity to experience learning on so many different levels. I truly believe it is her love of teaching that has turned my child into a life long learner! I am eternally grateful for the experiences she allowed him to have! She will always hold a very special place in our hearts!!"

 

We feel we have been blessed in finding a school for our Julia where not only do we not have to worry about her, but we know that she is growing and developing to her fullest potential. When we drop Julia off at Terra Verde, we know that she is in the best hands possible and will be better off at the end of each and every day. Ms. Berryhill is a terrific teacher, catering to each child’s individual needs, and fostering a love for learning that will become a lifelong joy. The focus is holistic, on the child's development not only intellectually, but also emotionally and socially. We also love Terra Verde’s "green mind set," with its emphasis on exploring the outdoors and learning to take care of animals, growing plants, and recycling. We feel our daughter is learning to care for and respect Mother Earth.