Covenant Preparatory School 6th Grader Helps to Set Record Donations Amount to Fight Homelessness

Covenant Preparatory School 6th Grader, Michael Slappy exemplifies the leadership being taught at the school. His efforts helped to raise a record amount of funds to combat homelessness in Greater Hartford, Connecticut. Thank you to Michael and Covenant Preparatory School for providing an inspiring example of future leaders with hearts for serving others that our member schools are cultivating.

Mother Teresa Middle School "Wrestles Up" Student Success

The wrestling program at Mother Teresa Middle School in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada began as an after-school program, but its popularity led to the establishment of a wrestling club at the school. Ron Gonzales, who serves as the club’s coach in addition to his other administrative duties at the school, knows firsthand the valuable lessons that wrestling can teach. With a background in national-level competition, he set out to share his passion for the sport when he joined Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS) in 2011. “Wrestling teaches students so many skills like grit, confidence, work ethic, resilience, and building self-esteem. If they get those values out of it, they are a champion regardless of if they decide to go to competitions or if they win medals,” said Gonzales.  Read more here.