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House Creek students learn meanings behind names
House Creek students learn meanings behind names

House Creek students learn meanings behind names

Calling someone by their name connects you better with that person. It also increases trust, empathy, and positive communication. Like any word in the dictionary, a person’s name has meaning. Kindergarteners at House Creek Elementary learning the meanings of not only their names but their classmates, teaching them empathy and understanding of different cultures.

Empathy boosts school test scores, relationships, community leadership
Empathy boosts school test scores, relationships, community leadership

Empathy boosts school test scores, relationships, community leadership

The benefits of empathy in education include building positive classroom culture, strengthening community and preparing students to be leaders in their own communities. Clements-Parsons Elementary teacher Elizabeth Wilkins set the tone and began instilling empathy in her students from the very first week of school.

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