"Annika taught both my children high school English. Not only is Annika passionate about her subject but she cared deeply about my children and they responded by working hard to meet her high expectations. Annika strives for excellence and can teach to the highest standards. However, Annika met my children on their terms and helped them move forward in their English skills. My son, the harder of the two children to motivate, is now in college and has commented how much he appreciates what Annika taught him as he feels much more prepared for college writing and literature classes than many of his classmates."

— Darin Gould, parent (9th grade student & 12th grade student)