Center for Educational Excellence

Sadly, my experience with this school has also gone downhill. The principal seems more focused on bragging about her accomplishments than focusing on the academic achievements on the students. Instead of teaching children how to reach the goals of their grade, she softens the workload which gives a false impression not only to the student and parent but also to the schoolboard. Thankfully this is my last year.
—Submitted by a parent

Both my boys have been going here for a few years not and it seems to be going down hill. Teachers seem to be more worried about what the kids are wearing rather than their education. Now my youngest is told he has to shove his backpack in his desk everyday so it doesn't clutter up the room. His teacher is new and I am not impressed by any means. She blames the kids for things, uses poor judgement when speaking to them and doesn't allow them to have their own personalities and talks down to them. The principle seems to become more clueless about it and dismisses things and worries more about her numbers than the actual success of her students. I can't wait to pull them out - this school has become a joke.
—Submitted by a parent

My husband and I are thoroughly happy with CEE - our daughter is in First Grade and her teacher knows her extremely well even after a couple of months. We think the teacher involvement is exceptional - right down to the fun we had at the Harvest Festival held in Shawnee Park last week - it would have been so much easier to stay in the class for the day but all the teachers and principal prepared in advance of the day and created a fun environment promoting social development for all the children. Can't say enough good things about this school!
—Submitted by a parent

The Center for Educational Excellence is a jewel of a school. The tone set from the top sends out optimism, intelligence and love so strong that the whole community is infected by it - so positively! CEE's teachers work hard to infuse our children's education with STEM - science, technology engineering and math. Their affiliation with the Geographic Alliance and their efforts to make children aware of global languages and cultures is conspicuous when we listen to conversations in our home. Most of all, parents know CEE's adults of every job description really care for their children. CEE is a phenom!
—Submitted by a parent

My son and I love this school! My son has been attending this school since he was 2 1/2 years old, and he is now almost 5 years old. The school director is top notch professional and so is everyone that works there. The teachers are very nice, very knowledgeable and very hard-working. Any time my son acts out, I discuss the issue with the teachers and they give me pointers or they work with my son during school hours. I highly recommend this school. It is a small school, and quality matters. I pretty much know all of the parents in my son's class, and I can tell you the parents themselves are awesome. They are involved and they care about the school and their children. I highly recommend this school to you.
—Submitted by a parent

Praises for 8th grade at CEE! Thank you Tom Pasinski and Cheryl Hogan for working as a team to be excelling educators for our 7th & 8th graders!!
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter just graduated from CEE and it is such a loss to find another school that can meet the social, personal, and academic needs of my child. I had the opportunity to teach at this school for two yrs, I only left, because i was seeking full-time employment(my position only required a pt time teacher). The kindness, love, and personal academic attention given to each and every student at CEE is amazing. My husband repeatedly points out, "there is no other school, where the principal greets parents and children at the doow". All schools have good and bad, but this school is truly, mostly all good.
—Submitted by a parent

After the economy forced out of our private school we were forced to make changes in where our children went to school. We made CEE our choice and have never regretted it! The Middle school is wonderful, the new teachers have a fresh and innovated approach to their teaching and my daughter is more challenged than when she was in her private school. The staff is great and if you have any concerns at all they are quick to address it and handle it and are never rude. I'm very glad we made the change and have and will continue to reccomend CEE to other parents. All three of my children love it there and will stay there until they finish 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in Kindergarten this year (2010/2011)...she's ready, doing math, is learning computers & spanish! She loves her teacher & all her classmates! Mrs. Cochran is the BEST! She knows all her students. Our family loves this school!
—Submitted by a parent

CEE has a good elementary school with good teachers and wonderfull adminstrative staff. However, the middle school is another story with the change of the current staff. Most of the teachers this year are inexperienced. The curriculum is not challenging enough. I personally would enroll my children in a better middle school in order to be be prepared for high school.
—Submitted by a parent

My children have just begun at CEE and we are so thrilled with everything about the school. My children feel safe secure and part of the "CEE family". The principal greets each child daily!! The teachers have assessed and placed my children in challenging curriculum and we are looking forward to the many school activities planned for the year!
—Submitted by a parent

I'm positive the review regarding non certified teachers and cussing is based on the wrong school. CEE has the most caring teachers and administration that exemplify the highest standards in professionalism, integrity and positive moral values. Sad to think that there might be a school out there so negative!

I am shocked at the comments below! The teachers at CEE are highly qualified, certified teachers and most have their master degrees. I have worked at other schools and nothing compares to the community we have here at CEE. We are excited to welcome a few new teachers to our community; two who hold master degrees. Our expanding programs are top notch! We teach the standards and beyond; which includes color combination and light and sound.
—Submitted by a teacher

Administration Great Teachers are great Great values for kids
—Submitted by a parent

They have high expectations for all students and the students know what is expected and perform accordingly.
—Submitted by a parent

Great teachers, they really care for each child. Small class sizes. Kids have been there since pre school. Love it.
—Submitted by a parent

My son has been going to the school since he was 3. He's in third grade now and I've been amazed at his progress. The teachers truly care about each child, and due to the small clase sizes, they have the ability to be very interactive with each one. CEE is a very happy safe environment with a family atmosphere. The principal is very approachable and always has an open door. I would highly recommend anyone to attend. In fact, the vast majority of my friends already have their children at CEE.
—Submitted by a parent

The culture of the school has really helped the children to become a community that works well together. The teachers have the students best interests at heart and are very flexible in allowing the children to progress at their level. I wouldn't want my kids in any other school.
—Submitted by a parent

The teachers are caring and very concerned about the students succeeding. They all seem passionate about making each child special and a total individual. We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent

A special place with caring, inspiring teachers like Stephanie Kovesdy!