Thistle Learning Center - TLC

What’s happening this summer at TLC?

This summer isn’t about doing more just to do more.
It’s about helping students step into the next version of themselves with confidence, clarity, and the skills to actually thrive.

At Thistle Learning Center, we believe academic growth is deeply connected to confidence, self-awareness, executive functioning, and learning how to trust your own ability to figure things out.

So yes, we work on reading, writing, math, SAT prep, organization, and college readiness but we’re also helping students build resilience, independence, and momentum for what’s next.

-Because transitions matter.
-Confidence matters.
-Feeling capable matters.

Aside from our individualized one-on-one sessions designed to maximize each student’s potential, TLC is offering the following summer programs:

College Planning Pathway
For students preparing for the next big chapter. We’ll break down college planning, timelines, organization, academic expectations, and readiness strategies in a way that feels manageable, empowering, and real.

SAT Boot Camp
SAT prep that goes beyond test tricks. Students will strengthen reading, writing, and math skills while building pacing strategies, confidence, accuracy, and test-taking endurance through guided instruction and meaningful error analysis.

High School Boot Camp
Designed for rising 9th graders who want to feel more prepared not overwhelmed heading into high school. We’ll strengthen foundational academic skills while building confidence and readiness for increased expectations.

Middle School Boot Camp
For rising 6th graders navigating a major transition. Students will strengthen reading, writing, math, organization, and independent learning skills to help middle school feel less intimidating and more exciting.

Executive Function: CBT & Seeing My Time
This is where students begin understanding why and how they learn best. Together we’ll explore time management, planning, organization, motivation, and practical executive functioning strategies that support long-term success both in and outside the classroom.

Parent Support Opportunities
Because transitions impact families too.

I’ve developed a parent handbook and support options to help families navigate middle school, high school, and college readiness with more confidence and less stress.

Families can:
Join a Zoom information session
Schedule a 4-part parent support series
Learn practical strategies to support successful transitions at home

Programs run throughout the summer
In-person and virtual options available
Small-group and individualized support offered

This work is about more than academics.
It’s about helping students recognize what they’re capable of and giving them the tools to move forward with confidence.

We look forward to learning and growing with you this summer.

Contact Dr. Trish to learn more or register.

With love and big, bold cheer!
Dr. Trish xo 💛

Big dreams, bold steps, and so much to celebrate!

We are beyond proud of our amazing students and their next adventures:

UC Boulder
UC Santa Barbara
Cal Poly: San Luis Obispo
University of Montana
Oregon State
University of Oregon
Gap Year: Sea-mester at Sea
Gap Year: NOLS

This is what happens when vision meets courage. When intention turns into action. When you trust yourself enough to go after a life that lights you up.

Each of these paths is unique, expansive, and filled with possibility and we couldn’t be happier to have been part of the journey. Your hard work, resilience, and growth have truly paid off in the most powerful way.

Go boldly. Stay open. Trust the unfolding. The best is absolutely yet to come.

With love and big, bold cheer
Dr. Trish xo 💛