"Being the first student in my family to go to college in America, we were overwhelmed by the complex process and number of schools available. Kerry, helped simplify all that. Whether it was helping me compile a detailed list of schools, helping me refine my personal statement and essays late into the evening, answering my endless questions, or simply offering encouragement during stressful moments, Kerry approached every interaction with detail and care. Kerry always knew exactly what I wanted to say and helped me transform those thoughts into beautiful words. I couldn't have had as much success without Kerry! I am forever thankful for having Kerry as my counselor. Her impact extends far beyond the college application process as she was a mentor and a source of unwavering support. Thanks to her, I feel prepared and excited to embrace the opportunities ahead!" - Leonor Lopes Costa, Class of 2025
Kerry is worth every penny! My husband and I initially thought we would navigate the college process with our twins' solo. As we started to dive deep into this complicated, emotional and tedious process, we 2nd guessed our skills and realized we were not experts in this field. We loved Kerry's a la carte design which allowed each twin to use her the way they needed. Our daughter thanked us many times and said 'it was the best money we spent and she was so grateful for Kerry.' Both were able to independently own this process while working with Kerry. This is a very stressful process especially with two very different students. Kerry brought a bit of Zen back to our life. Although our two worked hard in this process, I truly believe that Kerry was instrumental in helping both get into ALL of the colleges they applied to (even direct admit nursing programs and UW- both extremely competitive programs)!!! We can't thank you enough Kerry!!!
-Kari and Chuck Moore, Parents class of 2025
Kerry McNaughton's support was pivotal in making our son's college application process a success. As parents navigating the U.S. education system for the first time, we had numerous questions, and Kerry not only understood our unique needs but worked closely with our son, providing sound advice, proactively checking on his progress and nudging him when necessary. Kerry's keen eye for detail ensured a well-balanced college list, combining safety, stretch, and target schools. Her expert guidance in the essay process resulted in compelling narratives that authentically reflected our son's voice. We highly recommend Kerry McNaughton for her invaluable expertise, transforming the college application journey into a positive and personalized experience. Parent of Senior Class of 2024
"We had the great fortune to have Kerry teach 2 of our kids. Firstly our son, in a gifted program, for science in 6th and 7th grade. Kerry was by far his favorite teacher, and I would hear only about what happened in science. Science went from being his least to most favorite subject.
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Then she took on the challenge on teaching our 6th grade daughter math, language arts, science and social studies (among other subjects) during covid/remote learning, and Kerry ACED that as well. Given how tough a year is was for so many, this was truly remarkable.
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Kerry is a fantastic teacher. She meets every student where they are at, understands their preferred learning style and finds/develops curriculum to meet their specific needs. She builds trust with the student and is passionate about their learning. Her “classroom” is a safe space to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn doing so. She is open to student feedback and can adapt quickly. Her lessons are fun and engaging and lots of times the student doesn’t even realize the learning happening.
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Both kids loved working with Kerry and we can’t recommend her highly enough."
Alice & Bill O’Brien (parents)
"Kerry is an amazing educator who combines the ability to effectively impart knowledge, with the insight to see how students best learn and thrive. She is a gifted teacher who can operate remotely, or in person, to deliver a fantastic personalized learning experience that helps the student achieve their potential. During the Covid pandemic she created tailored academic programs to help our 6th grade daughter to not only learn and stay on track, but to thrive while learning remotely. She genuinely made learning fun. She helped our daughter to develop an interest in a range of subjects and to gain confidence in her abilities. We have no hesitation in recommending Kerry for any teaching assignment."
Tom & Sorcha Murphy (parents)
"Kerry is an amazing teacher. During the pandemic when schools were not open, and classes were online, I decided to work with Ms. Mac for the school year. It was a big decision because I knew that if I worked with Kerry instead of online classes at my middle school, I would not be able to work with my all of my school friends. But, the decision was worth it. Kerry is such a good teacher and she easily adjusts to your learning pace. She is very patient, understanding, and kind. She made me realize how fun school can be. Before I worked with Ms. Mac I absolutely despised science and math, and at the end of the school year, they were my favorite subjects! The school year was honestly so enjoyable - I learned a lot and I had so much fun. I truly recommend her as a teacher."
Anna Murphy (former student)
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