Testimonials

"Choosing Discovery to prepare our daughter for kindergarten has been one of the best gifts we have ever given her. Every morning she is excited to go to school. When she comes home, she wants to continue with the activities that she learned that day.  She proudly displays her various art projects all over the house. Throughout the day, she sings the songs she learned at school. Every time she sees an airplane in the sky, she references something new that she learned on her fieldtrip to RDU Airport. Last night, she identified the colors of the food on the dinner table in Spanish. If you want a happy child who feels safe and loved in healthy learning environment, choose Discovery Child Development Center. Please feel free to call Alex to ask for my phone number if you want a personal reference."
                                                    - Maura L., Current Preschool Parent

"I cannot imagine a better introduction to school for my child than Discovery!  My son started in the Toddler room and is now in the Preschool room.  He absolutely loves his teachers as they are so caring, committed and attentive.  Every day he comes home saying 'I had fun!'.  The program is great as it is child centered with wonderful activities, has fun practical field trips and has low student teacher ratios.  I love that he is learning Spanish and could sing songs in the language at 2 yrs!  And one of the best parts is that the entire staff - the Director, teachers, and administration are all so nice and approachable.  I truly feel that my son is in an environment where he is safe and can succeed both socially and academically.  Great School!"
                                      - Leesa M., Current Preschool Parent

 
"Alex was very involved in developing and expanding a program to improve early literacy skills in Latino preschools. Not only was she exceptional at innovating the curriculum, but she implemented it flawlessly and competently with the Latino mothers. Alex was very professional, responsible, and organized while leading the groups. She also developed warm relationships with the mothers and children, who respected and trusted her and enjoyed coming to each session. Alex is very professional yet personable, and it was a pleasure and an honor to work with her!"
                                         - Emily Bostwick, School of Education, Graduate Student at UNC-Chapel Hill


"I met Alex in the fall of 2003 when we began our Ph.D. programs at the University of California - Berkeley. Through our interactions, during class and collaboration on projects, I learned that she is an intellectually curious, highly-organized and responsible individual who can be depended upon in any situation. She is extremely thoughtful when faced with challenging tasks, which, combined with her attention to detail and observant nature, make her a remarkable problem-solver. Alex also has a caring and nurturing disposition."
                                                    - Rachael Jin Bee Tan, PhD - Chief Psychometrician at Schroeder Measurement Technologies, Inc.


"Though Mike Dlott taught at Hudson High School for just three years, he left a lasting impression on our students, our teachers, and our school culture.  I was fortunate to work with Mike in a number of capacities; he a teaching colleague, a student in my graduate course, and a partner in an international teacher exchange program.  Drawing from our professional relationship, I can attest to Mike’s dedication to scholarship, his creativity and mastery in the classroom, and the value he places on the development of civic competence in our youth. Most important to Mike’s teaching success is his genuine respect for students, as young adults, as learners, and as his charges.  Though he has been away from Hudson High School for three years, his students still talk about Mr. Dlott’s boundless energy, entertaining anecdotes, and enthusiasm."
                                                -Todd Wallingford, Hudson Public Schools Curriculum Director for English Language Arts and Social Studies

"I had the great privilege of working with Mike Dlott and Alex Livas-Dlott as a part of All-Stars. They co-founded All Stars at Tufts University to give elementary school aged children in the Medford and Somerville area an opportunity to get outside, engage in physical activity, and learn new sports and games. Mike was particularly talented at getting even the most reluctant child enthusiastic and involved. Alex came up with creative ideas for the kids every week and managed the entire program, expanding it to multiple schools across the area. My experience with All Stars showed me what a dynamic team Mike and Alex are, and how amazing they both are with children."
                                            - Blaire Malkin J.D., Tufts University classmate