Tennessee

Carol Chastain, Title One Reading, Rockford Elementary, Rockford, Tennessee
"We were a targeted school in reading two years ago and I really believe that the Essential Skills programs played a significant role in helping to bring our scores up. Last year based on our TCAP scores we were ranked the third highest school in the county."

Rebecca Leifert, Technology Support Teacher, Doak Elementary, Greeneville, Tennessee
"We use Essential Skills programs everyday with Kindergarten through grade five students. We now have about 20 titles. The programs are very user friendly and the students enjoy them immensely. Customer service and tech support is prompt, friendly and helpful. Teachers visit from other schools just to see these programs in use!"

Laura Barrett, Sp. Ed. & Technology Coordinator, North Elementary, Altamont, Tennessee
"I love the programs from Essential Skills. It is the best software I have seen for sight word review, and reading comprehension skills. The programs are very user friendly and the kids never complain about being bored. I see definite measurable improvement in their acquisition of literacy skills. I am really pleased with it and use it everyday."

Dennis Bouchanan, Computer Coordinator, Springdale Elementary, Springdale, Tennessee
"We have used the Essential Skills software everyday for at least five years with our students. The software runs without any problems on all our school networks. I highly recommend all of their programs. I like the ease of use of the Marks Manager and the ability to quickly create reports."

Paula Lambert, Title One Teacher, Cornersville Elementary, Cornersville, Tennessee
"The children can manage the software themselves and the software returns them to where they left of the day before. I have nine classes of children and the fact that The Marks Manager is central for all the programs makes it easy for me to manage. This software absolutely makes a huge difference in the acquisition of their reading skills."

Kathy Ellis, Resource Teacher, Frazier Elementary, Dayton, Tennessee
"I love your programs! We have eight titles from Essential Skills. These programs provide thorough coverage of our literacy needs. The children get practical skill based instruction and I see lots of carryover to their classroom work. Our special needs children require that clean, uncluttered, straight forward approach to learning that these programs provide. The kids really enjoy the programs. They seem to know that they are actually learning to read and they appreciate that. Unquestionably, Essential Skills Software provides tremendous value for the money."

Anne Pierce, Title One Reading Teacher, Jackson Elementary, Kingsport, Tennessee
"We use the programs on a regular basis with all our grade one and two students. I am really impressed with Essential Skills. I think that all the programs are very beneficial to the students and as a bonus, they love the software. We feel that these programs are a great complement to the classroom curriculum. There are many different approaches within each program to meet the different styles of our students. We have been more than pleased with the software. It has been a great supplemental tool for all of our students."

Lisa Rodgers, Computer Teacher, Ellen Myers Elementary, Harrogate, Tennessee
"I love the programs from Essential Skills. They are kid friendly and deliver the skills in a structured, sequential manner. The kids love the programs and all students are able to achieve. Every child in our school uses the software daily."

Jennifer Jordan, Federal Projects Reading and Math, Mt. View Elementary, Etowah, Tennessee
"Our K-1 grades have started the Wilson Reading Fundations programs. We were thrilled to see how closely the Essential Skills programs align with Fundations. We use them everyday. These programs are down and dirty. They really get to the nuts and bolts of learning!"

Kimberly McNab, Reading First Literacy Leader, Stratton Elementary, Nashville, Tennessee
"I really love the Essential Skills programs. They are colorful and fun for kids. The children can work independently and successfully at their own level and pace. These programs tie into all five essential components of Reading First. They enhance what is being taught in the classroom and we have seen marked improvements in student performance. I would highly recommend these programs to other teachers."

Lulu Corbitt, Reading Intervention Teacher, Cheatham Park Elem., Springfield, Tennessee
"The Essential Skills programs allow the students to learn independently. They are easy to follow and the children pick up each day from where they left off. We are observing a definite improvement in their acquisition of reading skills particularly in sound blending."

Theresa Eidson, Computer Lab Teacher, Surgoinsville Elem, Surgoinsville, Tennessee
"We use Essential Skills everyday with our children and we love it! The programs are easy to use and the kids can work independently learning the skills. Essential Skills programs are a natural extension of the instructional process for us. Also, these programs offer great value!"

Jeannette Massey, Intervention Teacher, Carthage Elem, Carthage, Tennessee
"The programs from Essential Skills cover all the skills that the students need. The children are always engaged and it is easy to see the steady progress the children are making. The tracking and reporting features are excellent! The skills in these programs complement and reflect what is being taught in the classroom."

DeLisa Alsup, Intervention Teacher, Alexander Elem, Jackson, Tennessee
"First we demonstrate the Essential Skills programs on the Smartboard, The children quickly learn how to use the programs and work independently on their skills. They are engaged and stay focused. It is easy to observe the progress students are making. The skills in the programs are in alignment and are a great supplement to what is being taught in the classroom. Essential Skills is a great low cost solution in times of tight budgets."

Gayle Uhles, Literacy Leader, Union Heights Elem, Carthage, Tennessee
"We use Essential Skills as a supplement for RTI tier 2. The programs are very child friendly. Readiness Skills for pre K is awesome! We have used Starfall in the past but it is impossible to find free stuff that is sponsor free or ad free. Readiness Skills covers many of the skills for pre K. This is a great value program!"