Faculty

“It's been over a month since our Challenge Day and I'm still seeing the lasting effects of your program.”
- Julie Richardson - Activities Director,
Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield, CA

“I have seen the changes this program has made in the lives of many students! It is a program that must be continued until we reach all kids. Crossing the line is especially powerful! I enjoyed doing this with my son. I think we understand each other better!”
- B. Crawford, School Counselor, W. Lafayette, IN

“The Challenge Day program created an environment of caring, sensitivity and understanding that I would not have believed possible in a one day program. Imagine if all kids were exposed to this type of sensitivity training on an ongoing regular basis!”
- Robert Lebby - Director, North Star Camp for Boys, Hayward, WI

“Wow! This training opened my eyes to a whole new way of seeing and being with young people!”
- Sue Schilling - Counselor, Natrona County Schools, Casper, WY

“I think our kids need to be aware of their feelings and be reminded that they don't have to handle them alone.”
- Scott Bergerhouse - Vice Principal, Antioch, CA

“There has been some serious racial tension on our campus recently and the police were called to intervene. I got some feedback today from some of the teachers that attended the Challenge Day as adult facilitators, that there were some apologies in the small groups and Speak Out where the victims of the assault were apologized to. I feel that is great progress for my students and attribute it to Challenge Day. Thank all the leaders that have been a part of the CDs at Helms.. so thank you on behalf of my school and students.”
- Wendy Warda, School Coordinator, Helms Middle School Oakland, CA

“We are tying Appreciation Day with the Challenge Day message: To show appreciation and support of others, for who they are and what they do, despite their differences. This new holiday will take place on the third Friday of every December. On Thanksgiving, we remember what we are grateful for. On Appreciation Day, we will appreciate the kind acts of others, celebrate the differences of others, appreciate our individuality etc. Our goal is to make this national!”
- Kelly Legg, Director of Guidance, Perrysburg, OH