Breanna looks forward to Tara coming every week. She talks about things they do outside of school as well and you can tell she is excited for it. I know Breanna trusts Tara and appreciates their relationship. I can see Breanna's increased confidence and trust in others. She is always proud to share what we are learning about with Tara. One of my favorite moments was when we read a story about a bearded dragon and Tara brought a pet bearded dragon for Breanna to share with the class. It is things like that that I know lift Breanna up. I LOVE the Elevator program and I am so grateful it is here at Malden Elementary now to positively impact our students.

Kathleen Searles

Jeremy has been a positive male role-model for Sam. Sam looks forward to their time together each week and always comes back with stories about what they've done or talked about. He is always excited and energetic when he returns to class. Spending time with Jeremy since beginning the program has really helped Sam with relationship skills. This has been a consistent outcome for any student I've had in the Elevator program in the past. The Elevators are dedicated to our students and go above and beyond to support them. Thank you for working so diligently to make this happen for our students!

Stephanie Berry

Izaic looks forward to Jim's visits and brags to others that he has him as a friend. They have a good solid relationship. Izaic's relationship with his peers has improved thanks to Jim's influence and guidance. It is an amazing program, I hope it continues.

Tonya Harper

Emma looks forward to her visits each week. She feels confident and special when her Elevator comes. You can tell Emma knows she has someone who loves her. I love the Elevator program and I am so glad Emma can benefit from it.

Kathleen Searles

Jeffrey has improved so much thanks to Lenny and his influence. I am completely impressed with Lenny's ability to motivate Jeffrey and teach him. Jeffrey is so much better when Lenny is involved and if he needs encouragement all I have to do is say Lenny's name and he lights up. Jeffrey is so much happier when Lenny is coming, his grades have improved greatly with Lenny's encouragement. Jeffrey talks about Lenny daily, he wants to impress Lenny. This is an amazing program and I hope it continues.

Tonya Harper