It’s More than Just Music Class at PEP At PEP music class is more than just part of a well-rounded educational curriculum. It’s part of a strategic, therapeutic approach to help young people who struggle with emotional regulation and whose social emotional skills are lagging. A Typical Lesson in Music Class at PEP Kathlene Cramer
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PEP Willow Creek Begins Equine-Assisted Therapy There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. This quotation, famously coined by Winston Churchill, is being put to the test at PEP Willow Creek this year. Each week a group of students heads to Reining for Hope in
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Views on Equity from a White Teacher Snapshots of Racism Being a White teacher while being a champion of equity is a little like having a cloak of invisibility. Other White people believe they can speak freely to me about their racist beliefs and that I – being part of the “club” – will validate
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PEP’s Olga Rosado Receives Lifetime Achievement Award On Sept. 16, PEP Connections care coordinator Olga Rosado was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at Cleveland City Hall. Ms. Rosado, who is bilingual, joined PEP in December of 2021. Prior to that, she spent 30 years in public service roles within
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