Global Resilience Trainer Duncan Kirkwood Expands “Unleash Your Greatness” Program to Buffalo Public Schools
After three successful years of running the Unleash Your Greatness program during the summer, I am thrilled to announce a new partnership with Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) to bring this transformative program into the school year. This fall, we will expand our efforts to positively impact students at two Buffalo schools, launching the Unleash Your Greatness initiative with two energizing kick-off assemblies on October 7, 2024.
Kick-Off Assemblies:
BPS Buffalo School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management # 355: 75 Hospitality Management #335: 75 Huron Street | 9:45 AM
BPS Dr. Charles R. Drew, Science Magnet School 59: 50 A Street | 12:30 PM
As a global resilience trainer, I’ve had the privilege of guiding students through this program for the past three summers, helping them develop resilience, leadership, and a sense of purpose. Now, I’m excited to bring this proven model into the academic year, where it will have an even greater impact on junior high and freshmen students who will benefit from additional assistance to support learning and their overall wellbeing.
The Unleash Your Greatness initiative is a bi-monthly pilot mentoring program aimed at empowering students to overcome adversity, improve academic performance, and develop leadership skills. Over the 2024-2025 school year, we will engage a select group of up to 35 students per school, guiding them through 16 resilience-building workshops. These workshops will focus on life skills, academic support, and personal development, providing students with the tools they need to thrive.
“This program has already shown incredible results over the past three years, and I’m eager to bring that same success to the Buffalo Public Schools,” said Duncan Kirkwood, Global Resilience Trainer. “Now, we have the opportunity to reach even more students during the school year, helping them unleash their greatness every day.”
Key Program Elements:
Dynamic Keynote Speeches: At each kick-off assembly, I will deliver an inspirational keynote to ignite excitement and set the tone for the program.
Focused Mentoring Workshops: Bi-monthly workshops will guide 35 students per school in building resilience, enhancing life skills, and developing leadership capabilities.
Academic and Life Skills Support: Students will receive homework assistance, time management coaching, and connection to school resources to ensure academic success.
Student Engagement and Branding: Students will help create a unique name and brand for the program, and all participants will receive custom T-shirts to symbolize their commitment to growth.
Data-Driven Progress Monitoring: We will track students’ academic progress, attendance, and behavior to evaluate the program’s impact and make necessary adjustments.