Our Roots
When we chose the name for our organization, we wanted to make sure we always kept our mission at the heart of what we do. SEEDS stands for Serve, Educate, and Empower Diverse Students–and this is where our passion lies. Just as seeds need enriched soil and constant nourishment, we know that by enriching our children’s environment and teaching them the importance of mental, emotional, and physical health, community engagement and support, we will create resilient future pillars of the community.
We know that our organization has the ability to change the future—and realities—of children and their families.
Our Soil
SEEDS is heavily rooted in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy and Social-Emotional Learning. It was created by a team of esteemed psychologists and educators that focus on the whole child and implement restorative practices. Our SEEDS curriculum offers programs for students, teachers, and parents. Through the use of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens, the program objectives were carefully curated to impact and empower K-12 students.. Our specially trained SEL facilitators provide small-group interactions that promote the following: Self-awareness Cultural competence Self-management Responsible decision making Social awareness Relationship skills Career Readiness Mental health and wellness.