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"Relationships are so critical. When students talk about the best part of their high school experience, it’s always those couple of teachers they had that great relationship with that changed their lives, that made such a difference. With Check & Connect, it’s such a big part of their purpose to make that relationship and have that relationship work. I know working in an urban school, I could not be effective if I don’t build relationships with students. It’s powerful to them, they’re hungry for more caring adults in their lives, and Check & Connect brings that into place."
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"As an experienced administrator, I really appreciate the structure that Check & Connect provides. This tool really provides a roadmap for implementing and sustaining a mentoring program. While Check & Connect is structured, it is also flexible in using the resources that currently exist in a school. This combination of structure and flexibility make it very 'user friendly'.”
- Martha Essenmacher, Behavior Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education
“As a regional consultant for school improvement, I have the privilege of working with some great schools and amazing teachers. I believe what Check & Connect brings to the table is a proven process and structure necessary to put a sustainable system in place that supports schools and communities in their efforts to reach all students. Check & Connect provides the components necessary in assessing needs, resources, priorities, and possibilities. Many schools I work with acknowledge the need for a mentoring program but they feel exhausted at the suggestion of asking their teachers to do 'one more thing.' Check & Connect can help bring schools and communities together in an effort to turn the exhaustion into action and data to validate their efforts and successes.”
- Lois M. Jones, School Improvement Consultant, Missouri State University
"The Check and Connect program offers a unique opportunity for students... to build a positive relationship with an adult at school.... Many of our students have such a deep connection to their mentors that the relationship continues even after they move on to high school. Check and Connect is a wonderful program!!"
- School counselor, Richfield, Minnesota
"Students realized that we cannot have 'glory' without heart.... Check & Connect finds the pulse, then fills it with compassion and love until there is a strong heartbeat!"
- Check & Connect mentor, Florida
