Why Mentoring At-Risk Youth Matters More Than Ever
4 minute read Matthew Hayes, Founding Director 4 minute read Matthew Hayes, Founding Director

Why Mentoring At-Risk Youth Matters More Than Ever

We are building a lifeline for students who have a purpose but have yet to discover their own worth. Every strategy, conversation, and connection is driven by the belief that no student should ever feel like their dreams are out of reach. We're not here to fix students. We're here to believe in them. Together, we can create pathways that enable students to see themselves as capable, worthy, and full of incredible potential!

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Hiring the Right Fit Through Vetting School-Based Behavior Specialists
12 minute read Heather Volchko, Executive Director 12 minute read Heather Volchko, Executive Director

Hiring the Right Fit Through Vetting School-Based Behavior Specialists

When hiring behavior specialists, the stakes are high, but the rewards are even higher when you find the right fit. Using tools like the CCC ensures you're making decisions that benefit your students, schools, and district as a whole while welcoming in additional fields of expertise. Whether you're evaluating new hires or assessing current specialists, I believe this structured approach of referring to the CCC will help you make informed, confident decisions about hiring staff who can affect sustainable, district-wide change.

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What I’ve Learned About Leadership Through Serving on a Nonprofit Board
11 minute read Heather Volchko, Executive Director 11 minute read Heather Volchko, Executive Director

What I’ve Learned About Leadership Through Serving on a Nonprofit Board

Leadership is less about guiding others and more about walking beside them, building trust, and creating a shared sense of purpose. The best pivots succeed not because the plan is perfect, but because the people implementing it are invested, aligned, and have ownership. By intentionally creating space for diverse perspectives to come together collaboratively, we’re not just solving problems — we’re designing solutions with purpose.

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