Susan Barton loves getting letters from parents, like this one:

Dear Susan:

When our son was in the 6th grade, he was only reading and spelling at a 1st grade level. His teachers, school, and district failed to provide him with the appropriate services and even discouraged us from seeking outside intervention.

We knew we had to do something to help our son. I spent many hours researching programs when I discovered the Barton Reading & Spelling System.

With your help, we found an amazing Certified Barton Tutor, Gretchen Stevens. Thanks to Ms. Stevens, our son is thriving — and reading and spelling at grade level!

Nathaniel recently graduated from high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and an impressive senior year GPA of 4.0.

This fall, he will attend a local trade school to study Machine Tool Technology. He hopes to one day become a skilled Machinist.

We are extremely proud of Nathaniel. He is a great example of how hard work, dedication, a lot of encouragement, and the right type of tutoring can positively change a child’s life.

Thank you for creating the Barton System and for everything you do to support families like ours.

Ken Mengel, Parent and Certified Barton Tutor
Hendersonville, TN