Support Breaking Barriers to Mental Health in Schools

For years, Connie has been a passionate advocate for mental health, bridging the gap between teachers, families, and students to build supportive, thriving school communities. Now, as she turns 50, we’re launching a special campaign to raise $10,000 for her BRAVELY CONNECTED SCHOOLS Foundation.

On Wednesday November 6th at 6:30 pm. Connie will host a 50 Round Hip Hop Dance Battle to celebrate and raise funds to continue providing free mental health resources for schools. The cost is by donation at the door, it is open for anyone to attend.

How You Can Help:

Individual donations- every donation helps in helping bring Connie into the schools.

Sponsor a Student – Donate $50 to fund mental health programs that make a real difference.

Corporate Donations – Businesses can support with $250, $500, $2,500, or $5,000 and receive official recognition.

Team Fundraising – Join forces with others to raise $250, $500, $2,500, or $5,000 in honor of Connie’s milestones.

Where the Funds Will Go:

Your support will help Connie expand her life-changing work. Together, we can create nurturing school environments where students thrive.

Will you join us?

Additional information;

Pilot Project at Sherwood Park School, Calgary, Alberta

Connie has launched her Bravely Connected Schools pilot project at Sherwood Park School in Ogden SE. to bring faculty, students and parents together to address the mental health crisis in our schools. If you’re unfamiliar with her approach, here’s a snapshot of the benchmarks and how we’ll measure success.

Benchmarks:

September: Connection (Attune In – Attune Out)

Objectives: Build connections, well-being, community, and belonging

October: Vision & Goals (Values and Motivation)

Objectives: Student voice, agency, excellence, purposeful learning

November: Strength-Based Resilience

Objectives: Choice, purposeful learning, belonging, well-being

December: Intrinsic Motivation

Objectives: Agency, choice, purposeful learning, well-being

January – June:

Continued focus on connection, resilience, vision, and achievement

Measuring Success through surveys

Improved sense of belonging and friendships

Reduced school absenteeism

Increased student engagement

Lower teacher burnout

Stronger alignment between parents and teachers

A united school community

Parents feel equipped to help children with anxiety

A more positive school culture

Clear communication model for parents, teachers, and students

The school feels Bravely Connected

*Funds will be directed to the Bravely Connected School Foundation, which is overseen by a strategic board for full accountability and transparency.

Thanks everyone for your support!