Testimonials

Our son had been in Charter schools previous years. He felt he was not challenged academically, and was bored. One year with Mr. Scott Long, and he was excited daily about going to school. He said, " Mr. Long makes learning fun. It is interesting and I feel challenged and have to think about solutions in more depth." For my husband and I, Mr. Long's teaching style was not about regurgitation of text book facts. He encourages individual thinking with his students; for problem-solving, and social interaction. Because of this, our son was able to improve both academically and socially. Additionally, we were able to have him skip a grade to be at the level of learning he needs.

Scott Long, co-owner and operator of Gift Learning Center, taught my daughter at Ivy Hall Academy for almost two years. He was instrumental in helping her catch back up in math, which has always been very hard for her, and her language, reading, and English skills improved leaps and bounds. She was testing near the bottom of her class when she arrived and finished much higher up.

What really impressed me, as an educator myself, is Scott’s ability to connect with students energetically and spark their interest in the subjects. That connection brought out their willingness to try, which makes all the difference.

I would recommend this business to help your children, and I know Scott is a true professional.

They say great teachers don't just fill a bucket — they light a fire. Scott Long truly embodies that truth.

Scott was my son's 5th grade teacher, and nearly every day my son came home brimming with excitement and curiosity about what he had learned. That kind of enthusiasm doesn't happen by accident. Scott has a remarkable ability to teach the student not just the lesson — bringing material to life in ways that make learning meaningful, engaging, and genuinely fun.

My son would often say, ‘School is so fun. Mr Long is the best teacher. He makes class interesting, fun, and actually useful!’ As a parent, there's nothing more rewarding than seeing your child inspired to learn.

What set Scott apart even further is his investment beyond the classroom. He took the time to understand my son's extracurricular interest and consistently went the extra mile to encourage and mentor him — always in partnership with us as parents. That level of care, communication, and intentionality speaks volumes about his character.

I cannot recommend Scott Long highly enough. He is a teacher at heart, deeply committed to his students, and someone who truly lights the fire of lifelong learning.

Scott taught our daughter for 2 years, and substantially helped our daughter grasp concepts she was struggling with. He did this while helping her flex the strengths she already has. He was understanding and helped our daughter continue to love learning and strive to be a learner and not just pass tests highly recommend their services!

Mr. Long had taught our daughter for two years. My daughter has excelled in math and loves doing it. Mr. Long teaches in a way so all can understand and knows how to meet individual needs. We are so grateful for Mr. Long and highly recommend him to anyone .