Students
“I didn’t know I could write so fast!” - Derrick, age 11
“Respect for Rosemarie is easy to have. I loved her as my teacher. Every moment, Rosemarie was my friend” - Haley, age 9
“She gave me all the equipment to go on a safari of the mind. I hunted down the biggest words and brought them to their knees!” - Robert, age 9
Parents
“Rosemarie was a Godsend. She took a sincere interest in our son and quickly came to know and understand him. She was loving and caring, but firm. She provided strong guidance. We spent many hours discussing his needs and how to approach them. I learned much from Rosemarie and I feel I am a better mother not just to him, but to my two younger children as well because of her.”
“Rosemarie was able to call the best from our daughter. Rosemarie was instrumental in instilling in her an attitude of responsibility for her school experience.”
“I have been so impressed and thankful for the giftedness and dedication of my daughter’s teacher, Rosemarie…She has made a profound difference in her life and therefore in mine, too.”
“Meeting Rosemarie was a stroke of luck! She possesses the perfect balance of challenge and charm, freedom and control, and imparts her extensive wisdom in a friendly, fun, inclusive way. Our son was quickly entranced by her games and logic – soon our daughter was begging for her own “Rosemarie-time,” too! Rosemarie is a thoughtful partner for a parent to have as a sounding board - patient, honest, endlessly inquisitive and thoughtful, and gentle but direct in her observations. She has become an integral and invaluable player in our child’s life.”
Colleagues
“Time and again while working with children, Rosemarie has proven herself to be a determined researcher, leaving no stone unturned, until discovering the right resources and approach for a particular child.” - Cindy Annchild, Learning Specialist, Emerson School, Ann Arbor, MI
“Rosemarie is a hard-working, highly intelligent, creative teacher. Superbly organized, she is unusual in that her artistic talents are coupled with equally strong analytical gifts … Her wit, energy, good humor and sensitivity to individual needs enable her to draw out the best in her pupils.” - Gil Leaf, Former Headmaster, Emerson School, Ann Arbor, MI
“Of Rosemarie’s many strengths, her greatest is her ability to establish, articulate and achieve goals…She understands – as well as anyone I have ever worked with – that creating such an atmosphere requires outstanding interpersonal skills…Rosemarie is a humble visionary who carries out her mission with approachability, good humor and quiet confidence.” - Paul Rardin, Associate Director of Choral Music, School of Music, University of Michigan
“The Comedy Club,” The Clearspace Theatre Company, Ann Arbor, MI
