The positive impact Rebecca Bachar has on students, and her daughter Briani, can not be overstated. Briani was an excellent student in my classes & also a graceful and engaging high achiever. It’s one thing to excel in school work but the kindness she showed to others was remarkable. I have found it is difficult for young people to connect with adults but not so with Briani. Whether participating in classes or in casual passing in our town, Briani has been a kind and thoughtful individual.

I knew Rebecca’s value to our community even more through students from the school program. One student who I worked with and who had classes from Rebecca was a young girl who, like the rest of her family, suffered from learning disabilities. All the children were given every advantage the parents could afford but several of this student’s siblings struggled with difficulties.

While learning academics was difficult for my student, her time with Rebecca proved to be the leg up she needed. Continuing with dance through her teenage years, this girl became an accomplished performer. Rebecca’s support for her and the curriculum Rebecca provided allowed my student to experience success even though she struggled academically.

A major benefit of my student’s work with Rebecca’s dedication and tutelage was her growth in confidence and that belief in herself that transferred over to academics. She was unstoppable. The young woman went on to graduate from high school then college where. Rebecca’s former protege has just finished a masters program to be a psychologist. 

I credit her success which went way beyond her siblings to the support and training she got from Rebecca.

These stories of the success and maturation of Rebecca’s daughter and student is not unusual. So many young girls developed grace and confidence from Rebecca’s teaching. Rebecca has been a beloved member of her community 

I heartily recommend Rebecca’s tutelage in all areas" 

J. D., School Teacher, mother

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