To Whom it May Concern:

Piper Martin and her Reading Window program is, to say the least, phenomenal.

Two months ago, my ten year old son could not read. He was a fourth grade student reading below first grade level. He now is reading in upper second grade level.

Before we came to Piper, my son Jesse had developed a very low self-esteem. He repeatedly told me and his teachers that he was stupid. He often cried because everyone could read but him.

Jesse had fallen behind in school because of health problems at eight years old. I even allowed him to be put in Special Education to catch him up – all to no avail. It seemed hopeless, until we met Piper in January 1998. He started at 45 minutes to an hour six to seven days a week for six weeks. In a matter of two weeks his teachers at school were amazed at his rapid improvement. He went from reading three word sentences to reading paragraphs.

He has stopped calling himself stupid. He reads books every night. He also greatly looks forward to his time with Piper. Jesse and I never knew reading could be so much fun.

My son, more than likely, would have been among the thousands of children in America that graduate and can’t read. Piper is a true blessing and inspiration to Louisa County and especially to all of the children she has helped. What greater gift could anyone give to a child than the gift of knowledge.

Sincerely,

Anita L. J.