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27 Division St, New York, NY 10002, USA

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PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Stay ACTIVE, Be AWARE, Get EMPOWERED

Rising Stars will work with administrative teams, parent councils, and other community based organizations in planning and coordinating interactive and engaging staff, parent &/or community awareness & empowerment activities, workshops, and special events. Our evidence-based approach not only encourages the active engagement and empowerment of families and student supports, but allow consistency and reinforcement in message, while ultimately strengthening the capacity of school and family to become increasingly comfortable and involved in students total development!

ENGAGEMENT AWARENESS EMPOWERMENT DEVELOPMENT

What

We Do

Each of our unique awareness and empowerment activities, workshops, presentations and special events, both individually and in combination, increase awareness through interactive and engaging activities, while promoting wellness, resilience and the development of life skills in helping youth establish and maintain a healthy self concept and perspective for the future.

Our programs effectively promote WELLNESS, RESILIENCE and the development of LIFE SKILLS in helping youth establish and maintain a HEALTHY self concept and perspective for the future.
Each of our unique awareness and empowerment activities, workshops, presentationsand special events, both individually and in combination, increase awareness through interactive and engaging activities. The following workshops have been carefully selected and each can be chosen as the theme for scheduled activities, special events, presentations, and assemblies;

THE AMAZING LEADERSHIP RACE

Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn Family FUN Edition

GET UP & GET ACTIVE

Healthy Active Living

ACTIVE AWARENESS

Physical & Health Literacy

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

Building Bridges – Cultural Connections

Our inclusive approach to community development serves not only to engage students, but also their teachers, supports and families. There is truth in the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child…we believe this is especially true and effective when the villagers are all on the same page!

Dr. Andrew PetersFounding Partner - Rising Stars Group

THE AMAZING LEADERSHIP RACE

Our interactive and experiential special events are planned and organized to maximize participation and learning. Through a variety of activities, community members will enjoy the experience as they participate in leadership related challenges and interact with the program facilitators, as well as peers, teachers, and support workers, while being actively engaged in a series of group challenges, and creatively solidifying knowledge and understanding around the topic of leadership.

GET UP & GET ACTIVE

A creative series of interactive challenges will be organized to creatively engage participants in healthy activities to promote active living and positive family dynamics. Families will establish positive connections with the school, teachers, staff, and other families within the community, as they participate in a unique collection of activities aimed at getting everyone up and active.

ACTIVE AWARENESS

Our Life Skills Thru Sport Series is a collection of unique workshops designed to raise awareness through active learning. Each innovative workshop engages participants in a series of FUNdamental sport specific skills, drills, & challenges, with memorable and meaningful teachings connected to each. Basically, through the creative integration of sport promotion and development, the audience will participate and have fun, while enhancing knowledge and understanding around the selected awareness topic. *Choose from Bully Awareness, Mental Health, Wellness, Drug & Alcohol Awareness….and more 

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

Rising Stars Indigenous Education Series is a collection of interactive cultural workshops facilitated by our Indigenous partners and staff. We offer a unique collection of Indigenous awareness & empowerment activities, workshops, and special events, through a engaging framework for student participation and learning. In the process of their active participation, the audience will develop pride, understanding, and awareness of Indigenous history, cultures, traditions, and achievements. 

STAFF, PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM

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MORRIS PARRAS

RS Technical Director

Brock University, NCCP Level III

SPECIALTIES

*Soccer Development
*Sport Promotion

VAL SEARGEANT

RS Technical Director

Humber College, Dip.
NCCP – Physical Literacy, Master Trainer
Athletics Ontario – RJTW, Master Trainer

SPECIALTIES

*Track & Field  
*Athletic Development

As a Technical Director at Rising Stars, Val coordinates both recreation and competitive track and field programs in support of youth, students-athletes and athletes of all abilities.

As a former elite athlete, Val competed and set records in both track and field events.  He is a two-time member of the Canadian National Track and Field Team, and a former Barbados 110mH National Champion.  Val is a Run Jump Throw Wheel Facilitator for Athletics Ontario, the recognized provincial sport organization for Track & Field, Cross Country, and Road Racing in Ontario.  Val is the founder and head coach of Stoney Creek Athletics and the Track & Field Coordinator for the International CANUSA Games.  He also currently serves as the Head Para Athletics Coach for the Hamilton Olympic Club.

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.