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News Release: 3/18/2025
90 “Trauma Proof” Introduction to how humans heal. Taught by Matthew P. Brandmeyer LSCSW, MLAC, SEP mbrandmeyer35@gmail.com **Developmental Trauma: Stop here!** Join us to learn how to heal from life’s traumatic experiences. Trauma is the past influencing the present and holds us back from becoming our true selves. There is hope for healing you and your family. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to sign up today! When: Wednesdays, March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Time: 3:00 PM Where: Covenant
SparkWheel Concludes Six Years of Tribal Programming in Anadarko, OK
Anadarko, OK – After six impactful years of serving every K-12 school in Anadarko, SparkWheel’s Tribal Programming will conclude at the end of the current school year. Since its inception, this program has provided crucial support to Native American students and families, fostering academic success, improving attendance, and strengthening student well-being.Under the leadership of Misty Boettger, MLS, Senior Director of Tribal Programs Expansion, a proud member of the Wichita and Kiowa Tribes, and as well
Patterson Family Foundation Awards $121,504 Grant to SparkWheel to Expand Support for Rural Educators
KANSAS CITY, MO - SparkWheel is pleased to announce that the Patterson Family Foundation has awarded a two-year grant of $121,504 to support rural educators through expanded HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) trainings. This funding will allow SparkWheel to enhance its efforts to provide schools and communities with the knowledge and tools to foster resilience, well-being, and positive student outcomes.The HOPE framework, developed from research on positive childhood experiences, helps
Saint Paul School of Theology to Host Exhibit on Human Origins
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History traveling exhibit is open from February 4 to May 14, 2025. Leawood, KS — Saint Paul School of Theology will host the traveling exhibit "Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?" after the seminary was selected through a national competition offered by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) and the American Library Association (ALA). "Saint Paul is very excited to be one of just six theological seminaries in the
