See how a stellar research project by these 11th-graders gathered valuable data that has been key in the development of our NEW anti-bullying & peace-building curriculum for high school students.
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Suicide Prevention: A Father’s Story
This Suicide Prevention Month, learn how Heroes In Waiting board member Ben McAllister is turning the tragic loss of his son Hayden into a crusade to keep kids safe.
Continue readingMore Than a Hype Man, a Hope Man
It would be hard to think of a better role model for kids than a U.S. Air Force veteran, author, recording artist, motivational speaker, mentor and advocate for underserved youth. So it was hard for us to think of anyone better than Les Thomas, Sr. to be the NEW live emcee for Heroes In Waiting anti-bullying and peace-building school assemblies!
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Love’s Travel Stops has pledged groundbreaking support for youth mental health as the presenting sponsor of Heroes In Waiting’s new anti-bullying and peace-building curriculum designed specifically with high school students in mind. This culture-changing programming is currently in development and, thanks to a $25,000 grant from Love’s, will be launched in schools and youth organizations later this year, for free.
Continue readingNew Teen Advisory Board Steps Up for Students
Heroes In Waiting is proud to announce our 2024-2025 Teen Advisory Board! The Board is an opportunity for Oklahoma high school students to develop leadership skills, think critically and creatively, and contribute to Heroes In Waiting’s life-changing anti-bullying and peace-building programming for kids of all ages who struggle with feelings of sadness, loneliness, and
Continue readingOne Dollar Fuels Big Change
From a free medical clinic and thriving community center to a state-wide prison ministry and more, it’s hard to think of an organization more dedicated to making positive change in their community than Crossings Community Church. That’s why Heroes In Waiting is so grateful to be the most recent recipient of their spring Dollar Club donation.
Continue readingOur Kids Are Tech Addicted. We Can Help.
It’s not your imagination: Screens are doing something to our kids.
Just ask Tara Savedra, a speech-language pathologist based in Edmond, Oklahoma. She’s been working with students for almost 20 years – since before social media, smartphones, or iPads. Over time her experience had taught her what to expect about how kids act, how they react, and how they operate. But about a dozen years ago, not long after the dawn of smartphones and social media, something changed.
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Champion, cheerleader, trusted advisor.
These are just a few words that come to mind when we think about Heroes In Waiting board chair and D.D. Kirkland Elementary School principal Ashley Hoggatt. That’s why it was no surprise to us to learn that she has been recognized for not one, but two prestigious awards this year
Continue readingIt Takes an Educator
At Heroes In Waiting, anti-bullying curriculum and programming are at the heart of what we do. And educators – teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff – are the number-one way our message reaches the kids who need it most. That’s why we are so grateful to welcome lifelong educator Tammy Jensen as our new education coordinator. In this position, she’ll serve as our primary liaison with schools who are implementing Heroes In Waiting curriculum, walking alongside educators, assisting with implementation, and incorporating their feedback to continually improve our programming.
Continue readingA Smile for a Smile
A Smile for a Smile Heroes In Waiting is ALL SMILES to announce our new partnership with the amazing souls at Orthodontic Associates. With their huge heart for kids’ mental health, this cause-minded corporation is offering some of their patients who pay for their orthodontic treatment up front the option to donate the entire cost of treatment to Heroes in Waiting. “We are overwhelmed,” says Heroes In Waiting executive director Jim Stewart. “To not just serve their
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