NEWS
The Turning Point Academy is posting all the current news stories at the blog site. Please visit the blog to read up on the latest happenings!
NBC Channel 2 did a nice story on the Appelbaum Training Institute and they ran it on their 5pm newscast. Here's the great piece they put together on The Turning Point Academy's sister company, the Appelbaum Training Institute.
Howard Berg, "The World's Fastest Reader" visited The Turning Point Academy (TPA) on November 16, 2009. TPA uses Howard Berg’s speed reading course (see bottom of TPA's homepage). Using his techniques, students learn to filter through massive amounts of information with better retention.
Mr. Berg taught TPA students how to use speed reading as a powerful advantage in school, work, and in life. The students were very excited to have Mr. Berg join them. They have successfully used his speed reading for over a year. The students have watched him on "FOX NEWS" reading President Obama's proposed Health Care Plan (nearly 2000 pages in one hour). Howard Berg is also on the Sony Reader Digital commercial with Justin Timberlake.
Howard Berg and Dr. Kuni Beasley created the NEW College Preparatory Academy curriculum. This is the curriculum that TPA students follow with great success.
With consistent effort and attendance students make great progress in learning. Ciara Appelbaum is 13 and entering the 10th grade level. Michael Dale is 11 and would be in the 5th grade if he were in public school. He has accomplished a great deal in his first year at TPA. He will be finished with Middle School and entering High School courses by Jan. 2010. These are just two examples. TPA is very proud of each student for their daily progress and self motivation.
Willa Beth is a remarkable young lady making excellent choices. Willa Beth is very excited about joining Houston's UNITY Junior Synchro Ice Skating Team . Her skate goal is to go to the Olympics. Willa Beth is getting ready to test for her ice skating Juv. moves in the field and has many gold medals to boast.
There aren't many 10 year old's whose career goal is to be in a political office to help keep America the greatest country on God's earth. Willa Beth and her family look forward to all the possibilities. The Turning Point Academy is excited to be an important element. We encourage and support Willa Beth as reaches toward her goals.
Hayley Beiermeister is "on the cover of a magazine"!
The Spring 2009 Sugar Land Magazine. Hayley, in her Gertrude Mac Fuzz costume was a supreme actress in Suessical The Musical.
TPA is Proud of Hayley's theatrical accomplishments. All of her work and determination is paying off. Hayley has a promising future with her vocals and showmanship. Look out Broadway!
TPA is featured in the Houston area publication, Up Close Magazine.
TPA is featured in the Houston area publication, Natural Awakenings.
TPA is PROUD of Ciara Appelbaum, 12. Ciara is the youngest in our public speaking group. Ciara was an amazing presenter in the 2009 school year competing with highschool students. Ciara earned 4 out of 5 Best Speaker Ribbons. This young star is making a difference in the world NOW.
TPA is featured in the Houston area publication, Natural Awakenings.
Sarah is sooo excited to spend 2 weeks this summer at The International House of Prayer. She is looking forward to deepening her relationship with God. TPA looks forward to Sarah sharing her experiences with the students when she returns.
Students look forward to Maryln Appelbaum's interactive stories.
Her stories are designed to teach teens to make wise choices and understand the positive or negative consequences of their choices. Maryln shares these moral stories about values and integrity to make a teens life a little bit easier to navigate.
Thanks to Maryln for doing her part to make this world a better place for the teens at TPA.