Champions play an important role in a student’s journey, but support looks different for every student. Each month, we share reminders and practices to help Champions support their students in ways that are thoughtful, respectful, and student centered support. In this week’s message; Nancy Mora, our Champion Success Coordinator, provided some insightful material for our champions to feel better equipped when supporting their students. These materials focus on Equity, Wellness

This week’s student reflection highlights an important shift: Asking for help is not a last resort, it is a strength. After completing the Circle of Champions assignment, one student shared that their perspective changed. At the beginning of the quarter, they believed support was something you seek only in emergencies. Through reflection, they began to see that community is not just there for difficult moments, but is an essential part of growth. “Thinking about the different

Jourjina Alkhouri initially thought the students in her biology class would search for champions outside of the classroom. But when the idea was brought up to her that champions could be peers, she gave it a second thought. She was in awe of how quickly students embraced their secondary role as champions for each other. Shared experiences and understandings fostered quick, but meaningful connections. As Jourjina soon realized, “Who is more going to know about what you’re goin