TESTIMONIALS

Merle L. Levine Academy Inc. provides an enriched and personalized academic program geared to the individual needs of each student.

Acknowledged as specialists in the field of learning disorders and Attention Deficit Disorder, we provide a caring, supportive environment in which academic achievement and personal development go hand in hand.

In her career as an educator, Director Merle Langbord Levine has received innumerable comments from students, parents, educators and other professionals related to the field of education. The following are some of those acknowledgments:

"Merle Levine's school specializes in designing individualized programs that help students, either in small classes or one-to-one as needed, to improve their basic academic skills and their abilities to interact productively with their classmates."
Gray Cavanagh
Former Supervisory Officer, Ontario Ministry of Education and Training

"My brain isn't rusty any more."
Eight year old student, Peter C. now in his mid-twenties

"I was very concerned about my children's inability to succeed. Merle Levine had the ability to see the potential in the children and developed a program to meet their needs. They blossomed under her direction and continue to build on the skills they acquired. Mark and Katie now realize their full potential as students with learning disabilities. It is wonderful to see them finally understand that they too have something special to offer life."
Laurie Dircks
Parent of two students

"It is my pleasure to recommend Merle Levine as a special educator par excellence. I have known Merle for over twenty years. My patients with learning disabilities and attentional difficulties have benefitted from Merle's kindness, concern, and compassion. Most important, they learn, because Merle is an excellent and dedicated teacher who knows what she is doing. I wish her and her students much success." Keith Meloff, M.D.
Neurologist

"To Merle and All Your Wonderful Staff; Thank you for everything you've done for my son! He came to you last October discouraged and anxious; and you taught him what I always knew - that he is bright and capable, and successful. You made going to school enjoyable for the first time in his life. Your hard work, support and encouragement brought him from academic failure to success. I'm so grateful to you all.
Sincerely
D. Rizzo Shail."
Mother of a 15 year old

"As principal and director, Merle Langbord Levine brings the sustaining qualities of consideration and enthusiasm expected of a classroom teacher and the openness demanded of an informed and worthy educator." Ronald C. Daly, former principal and consultant, Board of Education, Toronto

"Eureka! My daughter is now reading for pleasure-aloud-and is thrilled with herself. As a professional educator, it really makes me feel wonderful to see a group of students motivated, learning and enjoying. Thank you!!" Louise Hourston, educator and parent of nine year old

"The two years at Merle L. Levine Academy Inc. were priceless. As a result of your expertise and caring Jonathan has become a self-confident teenager who is succeeding in Grade 11 at a public high school. I just can't thank you and your staff enough for all you've given Jonathan." Jonathan's Mother

"Merle, you and your caring teachers should take pride, that under your collective tutelage, the children who have been in your care have begun to see themselves as worthwhile and contributing young persons." Parents/grandparents of former students Zakary, Grade 5 and Samantha, Grade 3

"Every student needs a mentor but not all of them are fortunate enough to have one. A good chunk of his academic maturation and success is due to you. Our son regards you, quite correctly, as a person who has changed his life forever. That is the epitome of the great teacher; we are grateful that you were at MLA at the right time. We wish you and MLA continued success and continue to sing your praises and recommend you to everyone we know." Parents of a Grade 8 student