Peace, Harmony, and Reflection

Funded Oct 2, 2024

Your generous support has transformed our senior classroom into a haven of mental wellness, growth, and creativity. The impact of your contribution extends far beyond the physical items you've helped provide; it has changed how my students are experiencing their final year of high school.

The journals you funded have become trusted companions in my students' journeys of reflection and self-discovery. Entries reveal profound insights, processed anxieties, and moments of clarity that might otherwise have remained unexpressed. The ambient lighting creates an atmosphere where students feel peaceful and safe to be vulnerable, while the headphones have proven invaluable for students needing moments of focused solitude during challenging days. Students have also utilized some project materials to create artwork that brings their college essays to life.

Perhaps most remarkably, the quiet corner has evolved into a respected sanctuary within our classroom. Students now naturally recognize when they need to step back, reflect, and return to their work with renewed focus. These tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness are skills they'll carry forward into college and beyond.

We're already seeing tangible results. Students report feeling more equipped to handle college application stress.Your investment in our students' mental wellbeing has helped create a model for how schools can actively support student mental health during one of life's most challenging transitions.

Thank you for believing in the importance of emotional intelligence in education. Your generosity has helped shape a generation of more resilient, self-aware young adults ready to face their futures with confidence.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Burns