Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee of Liberia

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Leymah Gbowee of Liberia “NO peace. No sex. No food. No drink. Leymah Gbowee; she fought for her people. In her freedom she didn’t let Charles Taylor slow her pocket down. ” Stadium View School students. May, 2013. Committed to positive change in themselves, their communities ad their world. Evidence of student and staff success in achieving SMART Goal 1 & 2

Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goals 1 & 2 Student artwork reflecting social connectedness and resiliency Stud refle ent ar t ctin g sto work resi lien ries of cy ‘take control’ and not get ‘out-of-control’

Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goals 1 & 2 Community partners Amplified Life, Inc and Design Engineering

Community Partners : The Interrupters Community Partners Children’s Defense Fund with Stadium View School staff Community Partners Peace. Jam and Youthrive with Stadium View School staff Evidence of staff success in achieving SMART Goals 1 & 2

Mentoring Peace through Art Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goals 1 & 2

Researched Provide Growth Opportunities for Students. “… encourage self-reflection, critical thinking and consciousness, and dialogue …making learning more experiential… providing opportunities for creative expression in art, music, writing, theater, video production, and for helping others … involving students in curriculum planning and choosing learning experiences…using participatory evaluation strategies…involving students in creating the governing rules of the classroom. ” Bernard, Resiliency Associates Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goal 1 & 2

“Trust” is a very common word in this world. We neglect and abuse it as if it was a worried dog. “Trust” is a word people overuse like, “Trust me. When I get out I won’t be back. “ Ten days later they’re in the same place as they were two weeks ago. I know it’s very common, but believe me when I say I won’t be back. I’d rather stay with my family and have my little brother bullying me around. Come Friday, no more sleepless nights, no more cold nights. I’m going to get out and set my life. Y. “Create opportunities for the student to participate and contribute personal strengths. Be patient. ”( http: //resilnet. uiuc. edu/library/dig 126. html ) “Focus on small victories because they often grow into major transformations. ” ( http: //resilnet. uiuc. edu/library/d ig 126. html ) Phase Darkness crept right up my door and chose me to explore. I wonder why I’m doing thisthat’s when darkness completely takes over. I don’t know what’s happening until I get sober. I end up behind locked doors and it seems that God gave up and handed me to the devil like I was some sort of rebel. Deep down I’m in a teenage phase and always have time to change. S. B. Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goal 1 & 2 Trust

Tileston and Darling (2008, pg. 114115) “…relationships are important in Mexican American, African American Native American, Arabic, Asian and other collectivist cultures. . ” “…Their academic self-concept is low”, “…problem-solving need to be relevant to the culture. ”, …”they assume they do not have choices. ”, “…come to school wary, unsure of whether the people and school can be trusted. ””…have different prior knowledge than Euro-American children…have difficulty expressing their knowledge…”, “…don’t have control over anything in their lives…”. ” (http: //resilnet. uiuc. edu/library/dig 126. ht ml ) Facing my lion Is going to jail and end up crying. But I’m going to fight. I want to be free and see daylight. I’m not going down. I’ll win my case and put on a crown. If I get another chance, I’m going to take advantage And not steal things, ‘cause I know I’m not a savage. THIS is facing my lion. Never giving up. I’m gonna keep fighting. F. Evidence of student success in achieving SMART Goal 1 & 2 Facing My Lion