"We can't thank you enough for your patience, expertise, and inspiration. God has used you to light a path for us in what felt like darkness at this time last year. We are eternally grateful for you." -- Katy Wolfe

"Michelle not only helped me, my husband and my son understand my son’s learning challenges, she has given us steps in overcoming them instead of compensating! My then 9-year-old son couldn't even chunk two words together when reading, but now a year later he's reading smoothly and even picking up chapter books to read on his own! She is always patient and encouraging with him, motivating him to push a little harder than he wants to and praising the growth she sees.

Another result of working with Michelle this year has been in my son's confidence. Previously he wouldn't draw at all. Now he will draw in front of others. And even in friendship, there's been a change. He seems more confident that he can have friends and does have friends. Before he would frequently cry and say he had no friends. And he plays with the kids at CC where last year he often would come sit with me during lunch. Never would play football or four square with them." -- Amanda Welton

"I highly recommend Michelle! Three years ago, my son was behind in reading and very frustrated with it. I reached out to Michelle for help, and now, three years later, my son is a confident reader. Michelle deeply cares for each student and tailors her lesson plans to meet each student's needs. With her understanding of both our language and the science of the reading brain, she is able to help kids succeed. I am forever grateful for her help to my son!" -- Chanler Krupa

"Michelle has been a wonderful resource to us! She has helped build math skills and develop my daughter’s confidence in her own ability to actually enjoy and even excel in math. Ms. Lindsey teaches methods in a personalized and engaging manner with patience and encouragement. She is professional and personable. We have been very pleased and appreciate her so much!" --Robin Van Bergen

“It is my great pleasure to highly recommend Michelle. My son has been her student for over a year and she has been such a blessing to us. He has made huge gains thanks to her caring, fun, focused instruction and her encouraging him to persevere!

She is always prepared and keeps him engaged in creative and fun ways with different researched strategies. She not only makes sure that I understand his homework but also ensures that I understand the "why" and that I feel comfortable replicating the brain strategies.

If you are looking for an educational tutor who is always well prepared, challenging, fun, kind, employs different strategies and who truly cares about her students' total well-being... look no further!" --Lauren Winkles

“My son has worked with Ms. Michelle for two years now. He is going to 5th grade but tested at the end of 11th grade in writing thanks to her. I also recommended her to 3 other friends and all of them truly enjoyed Ms. Lindsey's teaching style. Highly recommend!" --Dee Fiesta

"If you have a student who could use extra help or be challenged to keep their mind working hard this summer, Michelle Lindsey is a wonderful person for you to consider. She has a unique way of motivating kids to work hard while maintaining their level of comfort and confidence. She integrates basic skills with critical thinking in a fun and interactive way. It is easy to see her genuine love and care for her students as she consistently and lovingly demonstrates patience and perseverance. I could not recommend her more highly!!" --Tara Miller

"Every time I ask her [daughter] how her lesson was, she says ‘It was good!’ and she has a big smile.

You have a great gift for educating, engaging, and encouraging children. It’s remarkable how you can make your sessions productive and enjoyable at the same time!" -- Valerie Carnohan

"Michelle Lindsey has been such a gift to our family this summer!! She has been patient, kind, fun, and very engaging with my daughter. She has come up with wonderful strategies to help my daughter in areas she is weak. My daughter, who does not love school, has thoroughly enjoyed her tutoring with Michelle. If you are looking for someone to help your child with their educational needs, I would highly recommend her!!!" -- Alison Bugenske

“I spent years struggling through the public school system and not finding many answers or solutions to my daughter’s dyslexia and later diagnosis of Autism 1. My daughter was reading 4 grades below her grade level, unable to spell and/or write a complete sentence. I was emotionally broken and unable to find help from doctors, school therapist and/or special education teachers. I found myself having to leave my job and home school my daughter. As I continued to look for help, I found Michelle at Developing Minds. I will always be grateful for Michelle’s dedication, guidance, hard-work, caring and positive outlook. Michelle has been working with her for the past 2 years and the results have been amazing. My daughter can now read, write, and has a positive outlook. Michelle works with the entire child, not just the reading and writing. Forever grateful. “ Eliana Eurive