Sulam
Stories
"I feel like they gave me the tools I needed to succeed long term."
Mike's Story: Finding Confidence, Friendship, and His Own Path
When Mike came to Sulam as a freshman, he struggled both academically and socially. After years in public school, he often felt like he just didn't fit. Making friends was hard, and school rarely felt like a place where he could be himself.
At Sulam, that changed. Instead of trying to fit Mike into a standard approach, his teachers got to know him as an individual. They were patient, believed in him, and kept showing up for him—even when he wasn't always ready to accept their help.
Over time, Mike found confidence, built friendships, and learned to advocate for himself. Today, he's studying at Hebrew University in Israel and building an independent life he once couldn't imagine.
Looking back, Mike says Sulam gave him something far more important than good grades: the confidence and skills to succeed long after graduation.
"They really knew how to meet him where he was."
A Mother's Perspective: Watching Her Son Find His Own Way
For Mitchell's family, school wasn't just about academics. It was about helping a child with anxiety feel safe, understood, and capable.
At Sulam, there was never a one-size-fits-all solution.
Today, Mitchell is studying in Israel after choosing to stay for a second year of yeshiva—something that once felt almost unimaginable.
His mom says Sulam didn't just support Mitchell. They partnered with their entire family, helping them see what was possible at every step.
"Knowing he has that extra support really is a weight lifted off of me."
Sarah's Story: The Peace of Mind That Comes from Knowing Your Children Belong
As a mother of four, Sarah knows that every child is different. Each of her children has their own strengths, challenges, and ways of learning. Her family wasn't looking for a school with a one-size-fits-all solution. They wanted educators who would truly get to know their children.
That's what they found at Sulam.
From the very beginning, Sarah and her family felt they had partners. The teachers, instructional assistants, and staff took the time to understand each child as an individual and worked closely with the family every step of the way. They never felt like they had to navigate challenges alone.
What means the most to Sarah is that her children simply feel like they belong. They aren't defined by the support they receive. They're Berman students, making friends, learning alongside their classmates, and growing in confidence every day.
For Sarah, there's nothing more reassuring than knowing her children are understood, supported, and genuinely happy to go to school. That's what Sulam has given her family.
"When you get the right people, it's magical."
Asher's Story: From Tears in the Morning to Joy in the Classroom
By second grade, school had become a source of anxiety for Asher. Mornings often ended in tears, and his parents knew he needed something different.
When they found Sulam, they found a team that took the time to truly understand their son—not just his challenges, but his strengths, interests, and potential.
Whenever something wasn't working, they didn't give up. They found another way. Little by little, Asher's anxiety gave way to confidence.
Today, he has close friendships, enjoys coming to school, and feels like he belongs. His parents say that's the greatest gift Sulam has given their family: a place where their son feels seen, supported, and celebrated for exactly who he is.