Apogee Learning Enhancement Systems for all learning needs including dyslexia, learning disabilities, and attention deficit disorder. The academics and the arts. Stress management, conflict resolution. Holistic approach to learning and development. Acu-Tone sound therapy for relaxation, balancing and learning readiness. Award winning and honored founder/director, Rose Marie Raccioppi, artist,poet,master educator, advocate.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
APOGEE Learning Enhancement Training Systems™ was founded in 1983.
What is your primary product or service?
Services include: educational consultation, educational program development and support for learning disabilities, dyslexia, Asperger's, ADD, ADHD, the gifted, the underachiever, stress management, relaxation exercises, APOGEE Acu-Tone™ sound therapy.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
As an educator and trained in holistic education and yoga science, I identified the need for supports specific to assure effective development and learning across the age span. I founded the Rockland County Association for the Learning Disabled in 1975, served as the Executive Director, was President of the New York Association for the Learning Disabled, and have served on state and county boards. The need for in depth understanding and support of special learning needs continues to motivate both my ongoing research and service delivery. I have received national, state and county awards and honors. As an artist, poet and master educator, I integrate the academics and the arts and provide comprehensive supports specific to individual needs.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The educational supports I offer integrate the academics and the arts, stress management, are personalized and specific to the needs and interests of the student. Holistic in nature and dynamic in delivery the tutorial sessions are effective and efficient. A 28 year track record of documented success and ongoing development defines the presently offered, APOGEE Achiever Program™.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Presently there is one location. For parents and educators, training is offered to those who may wish to implement the program components that have proved to be vital to learning.
Provide detailed directions to your location
1. Take the Palisades Interstate Parkway (PIP)
2. Take exit 6W for County Rd 20/Orangeburg Rd toward Pearl River 0.3 mi
3. Merge onto Co Rd 20/W Orangeburg Rd 210 ft
4. Turn left onto Lester Dr 0.4 mi
5. Turn right onto Howard Ave 0.5 mi
6. Turn right onto Princeton Dr 0.3 mi
7. Turn right onto Liberty Rd
Destination will be on the right
0.2 mi
172 Liberty Road, Tappan, NY
What type of payments do you accept?
Check or Cash.
Which areas do you service?
Greater Metropolitan Area.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Rose Marie Raccioppi
What are your hours of operation?
By appointment only. (9:00 AM to 9:00 PM available for scheduled appointments.)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
You have brought me to better understand myself.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
Henry David Thoreau