Adrian Valenzuela

“We are certainly not the first family that’s been blind sighted by the level of intensity and rigor the IB diploma demands.   HKA as done a great job in preparing our daughter through the EYP and MYP years for what was coming, but the IB was still a surprise!   It wasn’t just the amount of content, but the challenging schedules with ongoing demanding schedule with papers due, IAs, mocks etc, and all leading to that defining final exams. 

Our daughter has known and trusted Alison for years, but we expect Alison would have earned the trust of any student immediately anyway, as she has such a particular way of understanding teenagers going through the IB process. The support that Alison gave her will undoubtedly prove one of the most important elements to her success in the IB.  Alison helped her organize her way through the program, supported her essay writing (as an HL English student) and was her most essential support through this process. 

Alison kept our daughter focused throughout the process, helping her prepare, process, and above all, keep organized at every step.  In many ways, our whole family is grateful to her for helping our daughter, and all of us, navigate these important years of her life!”