Never underestimate the impact one caring adult can have on a child. The research tells us as much, but so do our experiences at PEP. Before the start of the school year, we celebrate our staff with a series of peer-nominated awards. Teacher-Counselors of the Year The principles of Re-ED tell us that trust between
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This is an excerpt from PEP CEO Habeebah R. Grimes’ speech at this year’s PEP Rally for Kids, which captures why the arts and movement are so critical in our work with children who have experienced trauma. One year ago renowned psychiatrist, author and child trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry spoke at our PEP Rally for
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This year’s PEP Rally for Kids raised more than $160,000 – a new record – to help kids learn and grow. Thank you to the more than 300 individuals who attended our event on May 15 at Windows on the River. We are especially grateful for the support of our premier sponsors: Benesch, Case Western Reserve University, Hyland, The NRP
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By HABEEBAH R. GRIMES About 20 years ago, I sat in a circle during one of my first group meetings at PEP Eastwood. As a newly hired one-on-one aide, I listened intently to the children discuss what had happened in their lives the day prior. One student’s story from the previous evening resonated deeply with
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