WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US!

"Upon reviewing the admits to Stanford this year, I recognized that one of three admits is an Academy student.  Kudos to our Academy program for doing such a wonderful job in guiding and nuturing their students." -Connie Dominquez, Director of College Advising (regarding Atziry Guiterrez, class of 2007) 

"Barbara and I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful opportunity to work with your students.  You truly have remarkable young adults on campus" -Erin Dwyer, Vice President of Operations, The Job Journey 

"I am glad your students enjoyed their trip. It was a pleasure hosting them. I was able to have some one on one conversations with some of the students and I am convinced of their endless potential to do great things!  I also received feedback from the various departments as they were equally impressed with the students!"

-Aikane Lewis, Kaiser Permanente, Volunteer Services

"I’ve always enjoyed working with high school students.  I find the spirited students,  many of which are found in the Academy program, much more challenging but also more interesting.  Each has a story to tell, most have had more challenges in their lives than most people have in a lifetime.  It’s rewarding to watch students as they develop academic and life skills through their years in the Academy.  Success comes to many students who lack confidence and have a hard time believing that they are intelligent and capable.  The family-like atmosphere of the Academy offers just the kind of support and nurturing that will turn these students around.  Those who trust in the program’s process emerge in junior and senior year with new found confidence.  Internships and the hands-on experiential methods of the Academy program promote learning for all students."

-Wendy Mudd, Carlmont High School Academy Guidance Counselor 

"I am very inspired by the supporters of the Business Academy and the students as well. I feel very privileged in being part of your program and hope to continue making a difference for your students for a long time."

-Richard A Villareal, Financial Education & Community Relations, San Mateo Credit Union

(speaking about a regional meeting the Academy hosted)

"I was totally impressed by what the other speakers did in working with the Carlmont Academy students. Carlmont and its professional staff of teachers, counselors, students, as well as community outreach people such as Richard Villareal are doing an excellent job. You did a beautiful job of organizing the event.

-Carolyn Jung, Cañada College Professor & Tech Prep Coordinator       

"...KUDOS to you all Academy Carlmont Team, we are very proud to have you showcase your excellent programs."

-Dr. Francisca Miranda, Sequoia Union High School District, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services

"I just want to thank you again for a TERRIFIC CPA Regional Meeting. It was great and I know that all who attended got so much out of it because you covered so many different topics. Every year the Regional Meetings get better and better, and you have set the standard for northern CA. Thanks so much, and thank your team."

-Barbara Weiss, California Department of Education, Secondary, Post Secondary & Adult Leadership Division