“Dear Mrs. Frances, Thank you for being such a wonderful teacher! Throughout this year, I really enjoyed Speech class with you, and progressed a lot because of your awesome lessons. You are such a patient and caring teacher.” 2025 - Nicole age 12

“Thank you for another great year of Speech. Your commitment to your students is unmatched and we are so grateful for all you do. 2025 - The Datta Family

“Dear Mrs. Frances, I just wanted to say thanks for helping me find my voice this year - literally. I went from mumbling incoherently to speaking slightly more confident, and I owe it all to you. Thanks you for your patience and advice, and most of all, thak you fir not falling asleep during my poems.” 2025 - Clare age 12

“Dear Mrs. Ewington, Thank you for everything you have taught me in Speech. You are the best teacher I have ever had. Thank you.” 2025 - Dale age 10

“Thank you so much for teaching all of us this year! We appreciate all of the hard work you put into making us the best Speech artists ever!” 2025 - Hailey, Emilie, Jeremy, Kallista, Kaitlyn, Jocelyn, Anjali, & Malia

“Thank you very much for being my teacher all these years and introducing me to Speech Arts. It has been a very important part of my life and I would not be who I am woithout it. You have helped me for as long as I can remember, and your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping me reach the milestone of RCM Speech & Drama Level 10, it has been a very important journey for me.” 2024 - Arian Farahbakhsh

“Thank you for helping me with my confidence (both vocally and in general). I use the skills daily.” 2024 - Katarina Borsig

“Thanks you for teaching me how to harness my voice through my body.” 2024 - Lorelei Johnson

“Thank you for teaching us to use our voices in a healthy and effective way!” 2024 - Stephen Davis

“From a young age, I developed an interest in Speech Arts as a personal challenge to improve myself. Being naturally more reserved, I often received feedback from my teachers to be braver, to speak up more, and to make my voice heard. This encouragement sparked my desire to enroll in Speech Arts lessons, where I set my sights on becoming a confident and skilled performer capable of delivering speeches with elegance and poise. The journey wasn’t easy at first. Speaking in front of others felt nerve-wracking, and I often found myself battling my own anxieties. However, with dedication, consistent practice, and a commitment to self-improvement, I began to make steady progress. Over time, I enhanced my pronunciation, fluency, tone variation, and vocal dynamics, learning how to bring more life and expression to my performances. One of my proudest achievements came when I had the opportunity to perform at the Calgary Performing Arts Festival, an experience that further solidified my passion for speech arts. Additionally, this year, I successfully completed the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Level 7 Speech & Drama Practical Exam, earning a score of 84 – a testament to the hard work and perseverance I've put into honing my skills. While I am proud of how far I’ve come, I know that there is always room for growth. I remain eager to continue improving through further lessons and practice, with the goal of reaching even higher levels of performance and self-expression.” 2024 - Serena Jiang