Testimonials
See what people are saying about our guides and their journeys.
Parent
I have only known Patty for a few months and already am amazed by her knowledge, talent, and care she has for her clients. A friend recommended Patty to me saying that she had heard many good things about her; and now I can attest to that.
Even though I was late to the game in scheduling tutoring lessons for my son, she made time in her extremely busy schedule to tutor him. She is patient, personable, and honestly interested in her clients success.
I am amazed at her energy and work ethic. She is truly the one to go to if your child or you is struggling with all that is related to "college".
Maria H.
Parent
Patty Peterleitner, aka Patty P., is a household name for our family. She’s had a guiding hand in our daughters’ academic journeys for over eight years. She is the Grand Dame of 21st Century Learners and Educators. She is one stop shopping for the academic needs, support and planning for you and your children.
Patty has a gifted ability to pinpoint areas of strength and weakness in your child's character, mind and spirit. She is a confidant for students and parents. She is both the rock and the soft place to land when the path gets bumpy. She has empowered our girls to advocate, stick their neck out, and take risks throughout their formative years of education. Patty recognizes the importance of social and emotional learning. She is ahead of the curve with the need to emphasize a skills-based student platform. This seismic shift is growing exponentially and she has a portfolio of tools to help get this accomplished. She is The Fixer.
Patty is the change agent you need as you navigate life's curveballs, the ever-changing world of education, and career paths.
Kate & Sean M.
Client
I met Patty 28 years ago when I was a boarding school student. Originally I needed tutoring in science, but what I got from her was so much more.
Patty became my closest mentor. It wasn't easy as a teenager attending school in Massachusetts while my parents lived in South Africa. Patty took the time to listen to me and get to know me. Aside from science, Patty started teaching me life lessons.
She has continued to be a role model. With over 25+ years of education experience, she demonstrates strength as a leader while guiding both teachers and students to develop their own growth mindset. She knows how to use each person’s assets to shape a career path and build the confidence each person needs to get there. I owe a lot to Patty for all the guidance that she’s given me.
Nicole S.
Colleague
They say when the student is ready, the teacher will come. I was a new teacher and Patty took me under her wing. New to the school and city, recently divorced, and separated from my three-year-old son, Patty took it upon herself to advise and guide me through a maelstrom of emotions and frustrations. It was her gentle but firm leadership, caring nature, and honest lessons that helped me get my "life legs" back. Now I am a department chair at a peer school, and I find myself falling back to her teachings to help, guide, and compassionately support my department. I owe Patricia Peterleitner a great thanks.
Drew T.
Client
I've known Patty since I was a junior in high school and she continues to help guide and support me today as a young professional. Patty has been one of my biggest supporters since the day I met her. She goes above and beyond for her students, not only supporting students educationally but also emotionally, which is critical while experiencing all of the change and uncertainty that comes along with being a junior and senior in high school.
Patty has helped me build confidence in myself and grow in ways that I never could have imagined for myself. She gave me a safe space to do my school work and receive feedback, to study and practice for my standardized tests, and to ask questions without the fear of judgment. I couldn't have asked for a better tutor, mentor, or life coach than Patty. She treats each of her students as if they are her own and I'm forever grateful for the love and support she continues to show me.
Jenni P.
Parent
Patty was an extremely dependable and trustworthy mentor for our daughter during her recent high school years.
Patty is a caring, passionate educator who fully understands the world of education as well as the culture surrounding today's students. She is very insightful. Patty can get to the root of any problem to create a solid plan with balance and detailed execution in order to successfully resolve it.
Patty is a strong, motivated individual who inspires confidence in her students. You are important to her. She's always willing to sacrifice her own precious time in order to listen and advise. The commitment Patty made to our daughter in helping her with any academic challenges, personal decisions, and overall growth was something we will never forget. Patty understood our daughter's personality, talents, challenges, and life goals. She was the perfect person to have mentored her throughout her four years at Worcester Academy. Patty's support was — and continues to be — unwavering for our daughter. Her friendship has truly been a gift to our family.
We highly recommend Patty to anyone in need of an excellent mentor or life coach. You will not be disappointed in the results.
Jane S. & Todd D.
Client
I can confidently attribute my success in high school, college, and the professional world to the guidance Patty has provided me throughout the years. During high school, Patty was able to accurately analyze my type of learning and teach me the necessary skills to achieve my highest scores in standardized testing. She enabled me to gain the skills necessary to easily transition through the different stages of my life and be successful in whatever initiative I put my mind to.
I often found sessions with Patty to be exponentially more beneficial to my academic achievement than traditional classroom learning, mainly due to the ten to fifteen minutes we spent chatting after every session about how I was doing. The services that she provides are unlike any other. Patty established a positive, yet tranquil atmosphere where I felt comfortable exposing my shortcomings and to take action to improve with her support.
Patty was always willing to go the extra mile to give me the sense of self-empowerment and selflessly share her abundant wealth of knowledge. She empowered me with the skills to not only be successful in the immediate future but to also focus on self-growth to achieve my goals that she helped me to outline. Through Patty, I’ve learned to lean into my uniqueness and navigate my talents to deal with everyday life.
Cole Q.
Parent
My family met Patty as my son was preparing for SATs. After starting a coaching program with Patty, his SAT score improved by over 200 points. Those measurable results, which allowed him to compete for admission to more selective colleges, would be reason enough to endorse Patty; but as my family learned over time, Patty is much more than an educational content expert who can clearly connect with kids.
For our family, she is part college counselor, a direct and authentic truth teller, a super positive coach, and an independent voice of reason for my kids to look to as they navigate transitions from middle school to high school to college. My wife and I simply do not have Patty's perspective on higher education, gained from a lifetime spent educating, building relationships, and developing people. It has been invaluable.
Patty's emotional intelligence and ability to read and engage adolescents on their own terms and in their unique ways, enables interactions that set kids up for success. My kids were comfortable in their own skin working with Patty because she respected them for who they were, understood and believed in their potential, and set clear expectations around accountability and the hard work they needed to do to achieve success. Our family is grateful for the relationship we've built with Patty, and we look forward to deepening it over time as our kids become adults.
Chuck C.
Collegue
An experienced educator with more than 25 years in the field, Patty has a unique understanding of schools, school systems, student learning styles, and the many variables that contribute to success in school, career, and life. Knowledgeable, energetic, and an effective communicator, Patty is a consummate professional whose passion for working with students and her ability to create strong relationships have resulted in abiding loyalty from the countless students and families who have been fortunate to work with her. I am very pleased to give her my highest recommendation.
Joel S.
Parent
We have known Patty for almost 10 years. She helped our two daughters with college board testing, college planning, educational counseling , time management and organization skills.
Patty's style of communication with students encourages them to see beyond their own limits. She offers students a safe learning environment that is developed through mutual respect, commitment and trust. She gets to know each student, as well as their family, so that she can provide the appropriate guidance and support for each individual. Patty's approach is hands-on and direct. She listens, evaluates, advises and coaches. She does not have a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all program, but tailors her services to what each individual requires.
Patty encouraged our children to embrace their strengths, identify their weaknesses, look for opportunities and become their own advocates. The lessons she taught helped them to get the most from their education, but will also be valuable as they begin their professional lives.
I would encourage anyone who needs an educational or life coach to contact Patty Peterleitner.
Kathy P.
Parent
Patty has been, and continues to be, an inspirational mentor to my son. Her enthusiasm for teaching and mentorship is unmatched. She has the ability to recognize my son's academic and emotional strengths and weaknesses, and has provided amazing advice and guidance for his path during the formative high school years. Patty's knowledge of the admissions process for high school and college provides invaluable knowledge for anyone going through it. Patty's impact in our lives cannot be measured; she is a true gem in the academic world.