It’s Engaging Testimonials
“A practical and fun way to make your students understand why achieving academically is so important.”
Shuntell Anthony, Teacher
Manual Arts High School, South Central Los Angeles
“Overcoming Obstacles has been an invaluable resource for me as a facilitator. The teens I work with have been informed, entertained, and engaged all at the same time by the Overcoming Obstacles activities we've done in our group.”
Andrea Kamins
After School in Lincoln Square
MLK High School Campus, New York
“Our teachers were committed to teaching a course called Pathways to Success to our ninth graders, but did not have the proper skills or materials. Overcoming Obstacles provided an amazing curriculum with relevant and engaging activities that teach the important lessons of decision making, problem solving, goal setting and conflict resolution. The lessons come complete with step-by-step instructions, thematic connections and necessary handouts. In addition, Overcoming Obstacles helped us to structure the materials in the course to meet the needs of our particular student population.”
Elana Karopkin, Principal
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, Brooklyn, New York
“Our staff likes Overcoming Obstacles because it is flexible, allowing them to extend and adapt the program to the particular needs and culture of the students. Also, the subjects covered answer real needs our students have, such as the Problem Solving and Study Skills components. And there are so many activities and extension ideas that we will have enough material to keep the students engaged from year to year.”
Sarah Jonas
Director of Education Services,
The Children's Aid Society, New York City
“Overcoming Obstacles came to me with the strongest and most enthusiastic recommendations. Both the materials and the organization are wonderful! We are looking forward to our second year with Overcoming Obstacles this fall.”
Terry Swords
Coordinator, Ninth Grade Success Academy Cobble Hill School for American Studies,
Brooklyn, New York