TESTIMONIALS
What students are saying…
“I enjoyed being able to do this, I think that speaking about what was going on out loud helped me better understand myself, and will help other people as well. Being able to talk out loud just to myself has really helped me understand how I'm really feeling.”
— Juliette Wood, South Whidbey Middle School, 8th Grade
“Recording the videos helped me put my thoughts and emotions out into words.”
— Myan Ngo, Eastside Preparatory School, 7th Grade
“I have learned about many of my insecurities and that other real people are feeling the same things.”
— Naomi Atwood, South Whidbey High School, 9th Grade
“Having to verbalize my answers really made me consider them more and give thought to how I feel.”
— Ananya Kumar, Bothell High School, 12th Grade
What facilitators are saying…
“THIS IS ME provides an avenue for students with learning differences to engage in self reflection. Students with learning disabilities are often not thought of when it comes to self reflection practices, writing something down takes a level of processing that equates to avoidance for some students. ”
— Laura Breshock, Kennedy Catholic High School
“Watching students tell their stories, and watching them gain confidence with the process overtime was rewarding. The film festival was also very inspiring.”
— Andrea Palubinskas
“My favorite aspect of this program was seeing the vulnerability my students allowed others to see. Students become closer during the program. We all agreed it was nice to do in COVID but would be more fun in person someday :)”
— Karen So, Roosevelt High School
“The engagement with students, the trust throughout the groups sessions, the vulnerability we all shared, and the care and compassion of everyone that participated was just awesome.”