Mrs. Kreiss worked with all of my children in 3rd grade, and then we continued with tutoring in 5th grade.

Mrs. Kreiss is more than a teacher; she’s a therapist, mentor, cheerleader, and friend all in one.

Within the first few weeks of working with our children, she figured out who they are as people, what types of learners they are, and how to gain their trust and admiration.

She taught “reading, writing, and arithmetic” to our kids. But more importantly, she taught them confidence-building skills, self-control techniques, social literacy, and self-motivation.

She is a true partner to us as parents, devoting countless hours to thinking about and strategizing for our children’s development.

Our children are the students and people they are today because of the education and influence they received from Mrs. Kreiss. I wish that every child could have a “Mrs. Kreiss” in their lives!

Before our son entered Mrs. Kreiss’s classroom, school was something he dreaded. He struggled with self-confidence and often doubted his abilities. It was heartbreaking to watch him lose faith in himself at such a young age.

From the very beginning, Mrs. Kreiss saw something in him that he couldn’t yet see in himself. She created a classroom where he felt safe, valued, and encouraged to take risks without fear of failure. Her patience, high energy, kindness, and unwavering belief in him helped transform his confidence, social skills, and emotional well-being. She was his biggest cheerleader at school!

Thanks to Mrs. Kreiss, our son began to believe in himself. He started working harder because he wanted it for himself. She inspired a sense of pride in his accomplishments and gave him the confidence to work through challenges. Our son now walks into school with confidence instead of fear and angst. He approaches challenges with resilience instead of self-doubt. Most importantly, he has developed a stronger sense of self-worth and a genuine belief that he can achieve great things.

As parents, there is no greater gift than seeing your child happy, confident, and excited about learning. Mrs. Kreiss’s compassion, encouragement, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our son and our family. We will always be grateful for the difference she has made in his life.

Mrs. Kreiss was one of my favorite teachers of all time! At the age of 8, I distinctly remember feeling like Mrs. Kreiss was the first person to truly see me and care about me. I never wanted to leave school!

Many things about school were hard. Mrs. Kreiss was a gifted educator who knew how to provide comfort and kindness while teaching.

It is difficult to put into words just how much Mrs. Kreiss has meant to our family and how deeply she has impacted our children.

She is the kind of teacher every parent dreams their child will have at least once during their school years. Some teachers teach a subject or a grade, but every once in a while, you may be lucky enough to meet a teacher who changes the way your child sees themselves. Mrs. Kreiss is that teacher!

She made sure my children felt seen, and she learned who they were as individuals. She made sure they knew they had a voice and that their voice was important. Through her encouragement and patience, she helped my children become confident in themselves and their abilities.

She created an environment where they felt safe to participate, make mistakes, and ask questions. As parents, there is no greater gift a teacher can give our children than to make them feel valued, capable, and believed in. She gave them that gift every single day!

My kids came out of her classroom with a confidence that will extend far beyond academics. We are so grateful to have her in our lives, not just for that year, but always.

My daughter was in 3rd grade when we started working with Mrs. Kreiss. She did a wonderful job of evaluating her strengths, identifying her areas of opportunity, and helping to build confidence that extended beyond the time she spent with her.

Working with Mrs. Kreiss means receiving 360 degrees of support for kids you want to see grow both scholastically and emotionally. Mrs. Kreiss makes learning fun and exciting, and my daughter always leaves wanting more.

She is well versed in grade-level curriculum, and with her many years of experience, she knows how and when to push kids academically. I can’t say enough positive things!

We began working with Elise when our daughter was in 1st grade.

Elise takes a true whole-child approach, with a deep understanding of and feel for each child. She has been a wonderful partner in our daughter’s learning and development. When our daughter was struggling with math and being hard on herself, Elise not only helped her learn the material, but also built her confidence to try, ask questions, and trust herself. That has been a huge win.

She now feels prepared, calm, and capable. We are so thankful for Elise and the support she has given our daughter.

Our lives have been forever changed by Elise’s influence on our daughter. Her impact goes far beyond reading and math, although our daughter’s skills in both areas skyrocketed after working with her. What truly sets Elise apart is her spirit, the way she connects and communicates with children, and her well-rounded approach to learning that inspires kids to become the very best versions of themselves.

Our daughter felt a deep connection with Elise from day one, and we have watched her grow tremendously, not only academically, but also into a more confident young lady who is comfortable speaking up, participating, and being herself.

We’ve had other tutors over the years, but working with Elise has shown us just how transformative the right teacher can be. She has made an extraordinary impact on our daughter, and we are incredibly grateful to her.