What people say about Serendipity
“I’d like to recognize several staff members for their help with my child:
Brooke – She has been an amazing teacher that has tried to help and engage with him. I really appreciate all she has done to communicate and work around his interests. I am so happy she is working with my son this year.
Mavis – She has been able to communicate with my son in a way that many others can’t. Their shared interests have had a great impact on his communication that I’m so grateful for.
Ryan – He has been able to make a bond with my son that is hard to do. His demeanor seems to have really helped him open up.
Graciela – Her open communication has helped our family see what’s been working for my son at school. We appreciate knowing what is helping him.
Prayer – His calm demeanor seems to really help my son through his day. We are so glad he found a person that makes him feel comfortable.”
“Thank you so much to the staff at Serendipity Center. Our daughter has a hard time connecting with the other students but has made many bonds with the teachers and staff at Serendipity. You make her day by listening to her stories, going for walks with her or eating lunch with her. I was so impressed during open house how many of the staff she said hi to. She has a hard time with going to school but all the staff has made it such a welcoming environment that she doesn’t seem to mind going anymore. Somedays she is excited to go to tell staff new additions to her stories she thinks they will appreciate.
Thank you all so much!”
“All of the staff have had a part in helping my son achieve what a lot of people thought he couldn’t. He has shown exceptional growth since working with you all. Notably, Lucia. You have made a substantial difference in not just my son’s life but the life of my family with your exceptional case management skills! You’ve helped us access services for him that I wouldn’t have been able to find myself. You’ve given us great peace of mind! To all of the staff who have worked with my son, I applaud you. He isn’t easy to work with, but you still come back and give your all for all of the students like him. I know this job isn’t easy, it isn’t for just anyone. It’s for those whose hearts are open wide, it’s a dedication of not just your time but your love and care. That extra space in your heart for these kids both big and small make all the difference for them and their families.
From our family’s heart to the Serendipity team, thank you SO much for what you do!”
“Serendipity helped me so much. I can better control my anger and Serendipity gave me more coping skills so that I know what to do.”
“I carried Serendipity with me, in the form of this sense in the back of my mind that I had been cared for, listened to, and held accountable. I’d been give a place where I felt wanted, like I “fit”… “taken in” when that was just what I desperately needed.”
“I cannot begin to count the number of times that the staff have gone above and beyond to make every effort to keep our son in school by continually altering and adjusting his school plan to accommodate for his needs.”
“By the time I graduated from Serendipity, I was a leader. I helped others and understood the importance of making responsible choices.”
“Serendipity offers consistent behavioral and emotional supports through carefully designed individualized plans that involve the student, parent, and district staff.”
“The perseverance and dedication shown by the staff is second to none. We felt supported and encouraged by these folks in our daughter’s life. She has made a wonderful turn around and we know Serendipity played a major role in shaping her into the person she is today.”
“Serendipity provides more than just academic learning; it is a safe haven for children with extreme circumstances which would otherwise inhibit their social and learning skills which most of us take for granted.”
“The classroom teacher, instructional aides, and case manager have endeavored to create sustainable change in the youths’ lives with whom we work… From cultural sensitivity, to empirically based, collaborative practices, I can’t say enough positive about my experiences with Serendipity staff.”
“Serendipity has been such a blessing to our son and to our family. They have given my son confidence, self-esteem, life skills, peer relationship skills, and improved reading, writing, and speech.”
“Serendipity taught me… Coping skills to help handle my anger issues and help with thoughts of harming myself, Time management to help juggle multiple things at once, and more importantly; that I was smart enough. I was worth more than I could have imagined.”
“Serendipity is a trusted partner, a true innovator in the way they seamlessly blend learning and healing for severely troubled children. Students who have been failing for years will often turn their lives around at Serendipity, astonishing their families, teachers, and themselves.”
“Since he started at Serendipity, when asked about school, my son’s face lights up and he has nothing but positive things to share. He has never been excited about school before Serendipity.”
“Being held responsible for my own behavior at Serendipity prepared me to hold a job and to live in my group home. It was a good school to go to because it gave me a safe place to attend year round.”
“Because Serendipity provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and mental health services based on the individual needs of its students, innumerable youth have been afforded opportunities to experience academic and interpersonal success.”
“My son gets one-on-one attention from staff. The classrooms are much smaller so he can receive help easier… He has learned more at Serendipity than in other school setting he has been in.”
“I know that Serendipity is a great place for kids that need a little extra help. I’ve never felt more safe and secure at any other school then I have at Serendipity. This school is a great fit for kids who have problems with school work, home issues, or just fitting in.”
“Serendipity provides the essential environment and interventions for these children to begin to turn their lives around.”
“Serendipity Center understands how important education with a mental health component is for someone like my son. By first healing his wounded emotional state, he gained the confidence to reach beyond his comfort zone, to try new things, to grow and learn.”