We have enjoyed implementing Persist Kids in our district. We have been on a social-emotional learning (SEL) journey and wanted a partner who valued SEL as much as we did. We found the perfect partner in Persist Kids. They took the time to understand our needs, our areas of focus, and our intended outcomes. It was this attention to detail that… Continue reading Sandra Rodriguez-Gomez, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Category: Testimonial
Jessica, working mom of 6-year old son
For any parent out there looking for non-traditional learning activities that help build essential life lessons, Persist Kids is it. It’s been super helpful in helping me teach softer skills to my son that virtual school isn’t addressing. It’s an awesome combination of engaging storytelling with writing that gets your kids to think differently and… Continue reading Jessica, working mom of 6-year old son
Roberta Bernhard, Assistant Director
Working with Persist Kids was a pleasure. They ensure the needs of schools are met, and that training is beneficial and meaningful to the teachers. After implementing the program, a teacher spoke to a student about the grit the child used while building with Legos. A comment like this is an example of the impact… Continue reading Roberta Bernhard, Assistant Director
Melissa Gerson, 6th Grade Teacher,
Having a leadership program for a group of 6th graders was extremely beneficial. It was great to watch my students set goals and work toward them every day. The students really responded to having a goal written on their desk for them to visually see and reflect on. I would love to see this program… Continue reading Melissa Gerson, 6th Grade Teacher,
Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh II, Deputy Superintendent
I do not have any incertitude that Persist Kids will be a positive addition to any school district that is looking for students to be led through a new and innovative leadership lens. The Persist Kids program at Thomas G. Connors Elementary School during my tenure was refreshing yet innovative for my students. The fifth… Continue reading Dr. Gerald Fitzhugh II, Deputy Superintendent
Katherine Escalante, School Social Worker
Katherine Escalante, School Social Worker Topics You Wouldn’t Learn in a Classroom The Persist Kids program is an opportunity for students to learn about different topics that you wouldn’t necessarily learn in a classroom, such as body language, overcoming obstacles, celebrating successes, and goal setting. In their ability to develop friendships, they’re able to brainstorm… Continue reading Katherine Escalante, School Social Worker
Jasir, 8th grade
Jasir, 8th grade Be a Leader in School and in the Community What I like about the Persist Kids program is that it helps you work hard in class and achieve your goals. Persist Kids motivated me to be a better student, and a leader for the school and in the community.
Mable, 7th grade
Mable, 7th grade Find Confidence in Your Own Choices What I like about the Persist Kids program is that it has helped me find confidence in my own choices. It made me think more about my future, and how I need to plan my life.
Dr. Erick Alfonso, Dean
Dr. Erick Alfonso, Dean The Determination and Discipline to Follow Through Our students actually have a road map, a plan, that they develop in order to achieve their goals. Through the Persist Kids curriculum, the students have the determination and the discipline to follow through – to improve grades in a certain subject, structure their… Continue reading Dr. Erick Alfonso, Dean