"West River Academy is wonderful. It is so non-invasive into your family and school life. You can school the way you want...You can choose any curriculum you like. Peggy is great, and easy-going. She was a lot of help when my son graduated...I would highly recommend them!
~Coni, Georgetown, KY USA

"Our unschooling journey is finally over. It's been great. My girls have turned out better than I ever hoped! Thank you for all your help and role modeling for what is possible outside the system."
~Ann, Grand Junction, CO USA

"I am so glad that we have chosen this way of life instead of conventional public school. It has really paid off -- watching all of my son's interests bloom ito great accomplishments. Thank you for all you have done for both of us."
~Dot, Weymouth, MA USA

"Thank you so much for all your guidance, support and understanding. The journey has felt so much richer and more secure because of your input. I can't express my gratitude to you enough. It's been great working with you."
~Janet, mother of 2008 graduate, Golden, CO USA

"I like working with you! You and your school are like a dream come true for me and my teens. I have told my friends of your good services. In two years I will have another teen graduating and I plan to do it with your school."
~Liliane, mother of 2008 graduate, Taiwan

"Thanks for all your help. I was very pleased with the way the conference call went Monday night. I think everyone walked away with a "can-do" attitude."
~Liz, Thornton, CO USA

"I think Andy was in second grade when I first attended your info sessions; when I look at him now, so tall and strong, I can hardly believe he was once that little boy. I am so glad that we have been able to school him ourselves these past years. Thank you for continuing WRA-- that has made it possible. "
~Robyn, Grand Junction, CO USA

"Your service gives me a wonderful peace of mind."
~Sharon, Oak Ridge, TN USA

"Peter enjoyed his first year of West River Academy's unschooling approach to learning. He feels as though he learned more this year than in any traditional classroom setting...Peter has a solid desire to continue in West River Academy. He believes he has learned more than ever because he has consistently applied the concepts he researched, worked at his own pace, and received positive reinforcement from his online teachers, his mentor, and parents. Peter found he “decompressed” from the traditional classroom setting that focused more on discipline than on learning. He enjoyed reading books and gained a deeper understanding of others. He was not afraid to explore topics or express his opinions. He feels more confident not having to hide his own personality and interests. The unschooling schedule allowed Peter time to develop as an individual and to learn through his own study, analysis, and experience."
~Sheryl, St. Louis, MO USA

"I have TOTAL home schooler peace thanks to West River Academy....
I'm so happy you are there doing this great thing for homeschoolers. I tell everyone I meet that thinks you "have" to test yourr children about you- I hope most of them have come to your umbrella!"
~Audrey, Denver, CO USA

"I never let an opportunity go by to share Amanda's school experience with anyone; it was the single best thing we ever did for her education. I'm hoping that my grandchildren (some or all!) will someday take advantage of WRA and homeschooling. Because of the whole concept of unschooling, Amanda has ventured down an academic road that she would not have found had she stayed in public school. Her plan is to become a forensic anthropologist and she has such excitement and high hopes for her future. It's truly wondrous to see when at one time in her life, school was nothing but a struggle for her. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the service and direction you provide to so many families."
~Ann, Littleton, CO USA

" I never let an opportunity go by to share Amanda's school experience with anyone; it was the single best thing we ever did for her education. I'm hoping that my grandchildren (some or all!) will someday take advantage of WRA and homeschooling. Because of the whole concept of unschooling, Amanda has ventured down an academic road that she would not have found had she stayed in public school. Her plan is to become a forensic anthropologist and she has such excitement and high hopes for her future. It's truly wondrous to see when at one time in her life, school was nothing but a struggle for her. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the service and direction you provide to so many families."
~Ann, Castle Rock, CO USA

"Just wanted to thank you again for all your work. We met with the counselor and it was very successful due to the detailed transcript. Tim just needs a few classes and he is done. I definitely will be using your services again. God Bless"
~Becky, South Beloit, IL

"As you are aware, Justin completed the High School Diploma Program with West River Academy last May. Justin has just completed his first year at Community College of Aurora with a GPA of 4.0. THANKS for making it possible for our children to be educated the unschooled way!!"
~Tracy, Bennett, CO

"I never thought that I would be homeschooling my children. I was very apprehensive when my son requested to be homeschooled. I was referred to the West River Academy by a friend who was homeschooling her children. The director, Peggy Webb, met with us and reassured my husband and me that we could be successful. Our son was a junior in high school and we were worried that he would miss out on career opportunities and so forth. This was unfounded! It turned out to be one of the best experiences for all our family. The academy was supportive, informative, and very helpful with all challenges. Our son is currently a medic in the US Army and our daughter chose to homeschool as a result of her brother's experiences."
~Penny, Fruita, CO

"Your service gives me a wonderful peace of mind." ~Sharon, Oak Ridge, TN"I am so glad that we have chosen this way of life instead of conventional public school. It has really paid off -- watching all of my son's interests bloom into great accomplishments. Thank you for all you have done for both of us." ~Dot, Weymouth, MA"Without West River Academy, I think I would have dropped out of high school by the time I turned sixteen. West River Academy was there when public schools were not. I would like to thank West River Academy and my guardians for their considerable contribution to my life."
~Gwennie Sue, Grand Junction, CO

"West River Academy gave my guardians the opportunity to change my thoughts from 'I'm bored' to 'I love school.' West River Academy was the ideal choice for me. One of the greatest things about West River Academy is that it allowed me to combine my interests with education."
~Gwennie Sue, Grand Junction, CO

This is in response to a blog I posted on April 14, 2010 at my new blog at http://westriveracademy.blogspot.com:

"Evan is my son and I appreciate you posting this, Peggy, so that everyone can see that children should not be stifled, they should, in fact, participate in their education. Evan was never a child who could be structured in a school setting. I spent from kindergarten through the beginning of eighth grade trying to get him to conform to the codes and the ridiculous rules of traditional schools. I am very thankful for West River and to a very good friend of mine for pointing me to WRA and Peggy. His dad is a school teacher and so is his aunt. He has a core of people around him who support him in his endeavors. Once a month, Evan and I go out to breakfast and WE BOTH plan his curriculum for the month. Evan is progressing and excelling because it is about Evan and his education this time around. It isn't about mandated testing that the state requires for their placement in the overall status of the state (and not the student). It isn't about times tests or stressful surrounding. Thank you Peggy and WRA, Evan and I are quite pleased."
~Jill, Palmyra, NJ USA