Derek Hamil and Zach Ladage are challenging themselves to a 40-mile ruck carrying 40 pounds to raise money for Leader Valley’s Leader in Me program. Derek shares, “I’ll be 40...
Meet Gina Weekley! It is exciting to highlight and welcome Leader Valley’s newest team member, Gina Weekley. Gina has a strong background in education and is excited to use her...
Meet Nicole Hackman It is exciting to share and welcome Leader Valley’s newest team member, Nicole Hackman. Nicole graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and started her career working...
We are excited to share that Leader Valley Executive Director, Melissa Reade and Leader Valley Facilitator, Teri Trask, recently completed their Associate Certified Coach certification. This 18-month process included in-person...
Cedar Heights Elementary is the 5th Cedar Falls elementary school to join the Leader in Me family. When they committed to moving forward with Leader in Me, they didn’t know it would...
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the “process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and...