Child Sponsorship

Impact
Children that grow up in poverty are more likely to have health problems, lower achievement, and incidents of violent behavior. STA solves this by going into schools to teach kids how to harness creative power. From Mr. Lemley, 4th grade teacher at Christ the King, Detroit...

"Devin was really angry. He would lose his temper and flip his desk and get into a lot of fights. When he started doing STA, he's become way more of a kid. His anger is kind of gone. He's been a lot more cheerful. So he's not getting into trouble for anger anymore, he's getting into trouble for giggling and having fun. When he gets frustrated now, he starts drawing and using his imagination."

95% of heroes feel they have positively impacted their community
77% increase in self-confidence and creative expression
82% heroes feel more positive peer relationships
79% report an increase in their confidence to try new things

Superhero Curriculum
Literacy - comprehension, reader's theatre, writer's workshop
Art - design, technique, multi-media
Character education - self-awareness, values, empathy and growth mindset
Community Impact Project - problem solving, service learning, leadership
Social skills - emotional literacy, nonviolent communication, public speaking
Purposeful Play - imaginative thinking, exercise, fun

For more info on the 48 hour "Quest program", http://superherotraining.org/38-2/the-academy-2/the-quest-2/

Locations
Various schools and organizations in SE Michigan, with special emphasis on the Brightmoor neighborhood, Detroit.

Past Program Partners
Andersonville Elementary, Clarkston, MI
Christ the King School, Detroit, MI
Community Arts and Movement Project, St. Louis, MO
Covington Middle, Birmingham, MI
Deerfield Elementary, Rochester, MI
Edible Playscape, Detroit, MI
The Farm, St. Louis, MO
Groves High School, Birmingham, MI
Hispanic Outreach, Pontiac, MI
Mount Cavalry Lutheran Church, Warren, MI
Murphy Performance Academy, Detroit, MI
Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, SD
Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, Berkley, MI

Staff
Founder and Chief Education Architect, Michael Mallon, holds a BA in English/Elementary Education from Michigan State University with 11 years experience as a professional educator. An elementary school teacher for 7 years, he is also a curriculum consultant, professional clown, and adventure challenge facilitator.