Team Upstanders

Team Upstanders

Deer Lakes Middle School is the first school in the nation to engage in the Team Upstanders movement. Team Upstanders is an anti-bullying initiative launched by actor and producer Trevor Donovan, Jackie Jaros, and Michael Yanni. Trevor uses his social media platform for GOOD…encouragement, kindness, support for self-care, and thinking of others. His platform connects people. His influence and example makes you want to be a better person. Mr. Donovan has taken all of his qualities that make him a good human being and a responsible citizen and combined it with his social media following and turned it into a way to support teens through the Team Upstanders movement--aspiring to be a nationwide initiative. The role of an Upstander is to support fellow classmates, share their positive influence, serve your community, and access support for those who need it by reaching out to a teacher or staff member. Students will participate in classroom activities, school assemblies, recognize peers, visit other schools in the district, support classmates, assist the community, and serve as a good example. Eighth graders can participate in a leadership role for the duration of their eighth grade year.

MISSION - Team Upstanders mission is to assist students and school communities to create cultures of belonging, kindness, acceptance, and tolerance.

VISION - Team Upstanders wants to support the creation of positive and inclusive school environments.

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TEAM UPSTANDERS INAGURAL CLASS PICTURED WITH FOUNDER TREVOR DONOVAN:

Shaun Bier, JoLeene Condle, Laney Dineff, Melanie Brown, Elaina Dietrich, Logan McSweeny, Grace Moore, Elizabeth Palmer, Wesley Reagle, Trevor Sutch, and Garrett Waybright