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L.E.A.D. Successful Transitions

CARING & CONNECTED Communities
The L.E.A.D. Transitions program will provide students with the tools to be active participants in school and community, while also making positive connections with their elementary and secondary peers through school-based awareness and empowerment activities and events.
LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT AWARENESS DEVELOPMENT

What

We Do

Following a series of CONNECTIONS with the school, the program begins with the application and selection of STUDENT LEADERS. Once identified, these L.E.A.D. MENTORS complete the initial TRAINING and EMPOWERMENT sessions. The first major event is a KICK-OFF - WELCOMING ORIENTATION for the incoming grade 9 students. The program continues throughout the school year with strategically scheduled SUCCESSFUL LIVING AND LEARNING activities, complemented with a creative collection of engaging SPECIAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS facilitated by L.E.A.D. Mentors.

The L.E.A.D. Transitions program will effectively support SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS and prepare students (mentors and mentees) with LIFE SKILLS to lead and succeed through to graduation and beyond.
Following a series of CONNECTIONS with the school, the program begins with the application and selection of STUDENT LEADERS. Once identified, these L.E.A.D. MENTORS complete the initial TRAINING and EMPOWERMENT sessions. The first major event is a KICK-OFF - WELCOMING ORIENTATION for the incoming grade 9 students. The program continues throughout the school year with strategically scheduled SUCCESSFUL LIVING AND LEARNING activities, complemented with a creative collection of engaging SPECIAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS facilitated by L.E.A.D. Mentors.

COORDINATION MEETINGS

Individualized School Program

MENTOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Develop Effectively Mentors

KICKOFF ORIENTATION EVENT

Creatively Introduce Incoming Students

SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS (SSE)

Promote Active Participation.

SUCCESSFUL LIVING & LEARNING (SLL)

Enhance Living, Learning, and Leadership skills

The L.E.A.D. Transitions program is creatively designed to improve students' wellbeing and provide empowering educational experiences as they grow and progress throughout the academic year.

Erin FormanSVP - Director of Programs

COORDINATION MEETINGS

This series of meetings & planning sessions allows school administrators and staff the opportunity to provide the necessary input while we make the necessary adjustments and individualize the program.

MENTOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

These interactive workshops are full of fun leadership and team building activities and assist students in the development of key skills and competencies required to effectively mentor new students.

KICKOFF ORIENTATION EVENT

The next step is a one-day KickOff Orientation event designed to introduce students to the program, while encouraging and providing the opportunity for the establishment of positive group dynamics and introducing them to their mentors.

SOCIAL & SPECIAL EVENTS (SSE)

SSE activities are designed to actively engage students in a fun and social environment, while promoting the establishment of positive relations with their peers and mentors. Get Up & Get Active events are designed to promote active participation, and provide an opportunity to explore a variety of interests, while developing confidence and positive self-esteem.

SUCCESSFUL LIVING & LEARNING (SLL)

These developmental activities are designed to provide students with continued reinforcement of local values and can include educational social/emotional activities, academic follow-ups and supports, as well as general informational sessions. Awareness activities will teach life skills, and assist youth in establishing a strong values base, while applying enhanced knowledge in related decision making strategies.

L.E.A.D. SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS PROGRAM

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Rising Stars

MORRIS PARRAS

RS Technical Director

Brock University, NCCP Level III

SPECIALTIES

*Soccer Development
*Sport Promotion

VAL SEARGEANT

RS Technical Director – Athletics

Waterloo University, BA

Lakehead University B.Ed, M. Ed

NCAA: Referee/Official

High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood

MELISSA FAMME

RS Regional Director – Athletics & Education

Waterloo University, BA
Lakehead University B.Ed, M. Ed

NCAA: Referee/Official
High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood

SPECIALTIES

Sport Development 
Youth Development

LYNN CAMPANELLA

RS Technical Director – Play & Recess

NCCP: Coaches Physical Literacy Training

SPECIALTIES

Play & Recreation
Recess Programming

High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy Instructor Program
Sport for Life: Physical Literacy for Early Childhood
Member of the US Play Coalition (Since 2011)
Founder of the Canadian Play Network
Creator of the PlanetPlay Stencil line

MATT KING

Regional Director

Lakehead University, B.A.
University of Newcastle – Australia, B.Ed
Specialist PE & Health

SPECIALTIES

*Indigenous Education
*Youth & Sport Development

As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy Six Nations.

Matt King grew up as an all star athlete. He played NAIG for Team Ontario, and represented Ontario at National Aboriginal basketball camp, where he was selected MVP. Matt competed as a varsity athlete for the Mens Basketball Team at Laurier and Lakehead Universities, and went on to coach U Sport at both Lakehead and Guelph. Matt continued his education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. After ten years of dedicated service as a teacher, coach and Athletic Director (Chair) with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, Matt embarked on a new professional adventure, while continuing to compete in triathlons and Iron-Man races. As a Regional Director with Rising Stars, Matt coordinates and facilitates various programs across both our athletics and education divisions. Matt specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. He currently serves as the Director of Rising Stars Basketball Academy – Six Nations.

DEE CHANNER

RS Associate Director

Laurier University, B.A.
Queensland University of Technology – Australia, B.Ed,

SPECIALTIES

*Basketball Development
*Indigenous Education

As an Associate Director at Rising Stars, Dee coordinates programs both in the athletics and education divisions in support of youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserves.

Delicia Channer competed as a varsity athlete for Laurier University Women’s Basketball Team, where she was the team captain and a division all star. Dee continued her education and began a professional career as a certified teacher. Dee now serves as an Associate Director with Rising Stars. She is a LEAD Facilitator for Indigenous projects, programs, and services. In this role, Dee facilities creative programs and workshops that promote Indigenous awareness and empowerment. As Rising Stars most Senior Programs Instructor & Facilitator, Dee coordinates programs in both the athletics and education divisions. Dee specializes in facilitating programs and instruction for youth, students, and athletes, both on and off reserve. She currently serves as the Head Coach for the Conestoga College Women’s Basketball team.

ERIN FORMAN

Senior Vice President, Director of Programs

Spring Arbor University, BSc Concurrent Education
Specialist Sport Science

SPECIALTIES

* Female Empowerment
* Sport Development

As the Senior Vice President at Rising Stars Athletics & Education, Erin serves as the General Manager of the Education Division. Erin facilitates Advanced Programs and Instruction for administrators, coaches, and teachers. Erin develops and designs programs and curriculum for student engagement and athlete development.

Erin Forman is former member of both Softball Canada’s National team program and Baseball Canada’s National Team. She played in the 2004 Women’s World Series in Japan, and the 2006 World Cup in Taipei. Erin was named All American, All Conference, and Player of the Year, while playing on a U.S. Softball Scholarship. She was recently  inducted into the hall of fame for her achievements in sport. Though Erin’s sport specific bio clearly demonstrates an extensive combination of all around athleticism and personal achievement in softball that very few athletes can claim, equally impressive is her continued commitment to helping others achieve their goals through sport and education in her professional endeavours. Erin serves as role model in her trade and community. She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to making positive differences in the lives of others.

Erin continues to use sport as a vehicle to empower others in the work she does in coaching, and also in her professional endeavours. As a founding partner and Director of Softball Development at Rising Stars, Erin has become one of the most highly sought teachers and coaches of the game. Erin is on the cutting edge of instructional techniques, tools, and theories for optimal development. She has worked with countless local and regional athletes, supporting aspiring student-athletes as they continue in their positive development and successfully pursue opportunities to play college or university ball in Canada, and/or secure U.S. softball scholarships, with many advancing to become provincial and national calibre softball players.

DR. ANDREW PETERS

Founding Partner, President & Chair

McMaster University, B.A., M.A
University of Western Ontario – Ph.D

SPECIALTIES

*Leadership & Empowerment
*Youth & Community Development

As the original Founding Partner of what would eventually become the Rising Stars Group of companies, Dr Peters has been instrumental in the continued expansion and reach of positive sport, youth, and community development programs and special projects.

From early beginnings as a competitive student athlete in the Hamilton region, and many local achievements and recognitions at the secondary level, Dr Peters went on to compete as a varsity athlete for McMaster University, winning numerous regional, provincial and national medals as a member of the Men’s Basketball Team. Dr Peters earned both a B.A., and M.A. at McMaster University, and went on to acquire a teaching certificate from D’Youville College, and a Ph.D. at the University of Western Ontario. These formative years laid the foundation for what would eventually become Rising Stars Athletics and Education.

He continues to serve as the conglomerate’s most senior executive, with 25 years of success in youth and community development through athletics and education. He continues to leverage his passion and extensive experience to engage youth and community in a positive and healthy development.

Dr. Peters devotes his time and energy to creating and partnering with stakeholders in the facilitation of innovative student and athlete development programs. Through strategic partnerships with national, professional, and elite athletes, coaches, sport science professionals, and educators, Dr Peters continues to collaborate with local organizations and expand through offering a variety of programs designed specifically for the benefit of athletes, students, schools, and communities.