Sarah was my son, London’s, first math tutor when he was 7 years old. In the two consecutive years she tutored him, she was able to change his mindset completely regarding his capabilities in math. When they first began working together, London was painfully shy and felt he was “stupid” when it came to math. With Sarah’s patience and consistent encouragement, London grew leaps and bounds with his math skills. More importantly though, Sarah’s unwavering belief in him ignited London’s confidence in himself. On the day I had to tell London that Sarah was moving away, he cried and asked me if she would come back soon. I am immensely thankful for Sarah’s mindfulness. She understands that teaching is not meant to be executed in a cookie cutter fashion. London felt safe with Sarah because she never made him feel negatively judged. She not only unlocked his potential, but also gave him the magic of acceptance.
-Caitlin MeadowsSee more