Testimonial from the principal at Bay Park Elementary School

 “Difference Makers” is already making a difference at Bay Park Elementary School!

Last Thursday we kicked off our new program, Giving Youth a Voice for Change…Bully NO More! Leadership Program as part of Difference Makers International’s “Ignite What’s Right”® global movement. It began with an assembly led by Helice “Sparky” Bridges, Founder and CEO of Difference Makers International. Students and staff have taken on the program with great enthusiasm and have already responded in amazing ways. What is different about the program is simple, it just makes sense!

 Yesterday I met with three students in fourth grade who were having some social problems with each other. We spent some time talking it through and resolving the conflict. The problem seemed to be solved but the students were clearly still upset. To end the discussion I asked each student to think of Sparky and think about what she would say to help us end our conversation on a positive note. One student took the lead, looked right in the eyes of each student and told them what he appreciated and admired about them. They in turn did the same. I am proud to say, all three students left with smiles on their faces; they left the negative behind.

 I am thrilled and extremely enthusiastic to continue to work with Sparky and her team to continue this important work of “Igniting What’s Right”™ Giving Youth a Voice for Change… and Bully NO More!”

1 February 2012 ·