About the CEO and Founder:
“Ms. Madrid’s skill set has amazing breadth, which contributes significantly to her expertise in supervising interns. She is a gifted teacher and clinician—a rare and valued combination.”
- Mary Jane Woods, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director, St. Joseph’s Children’s Home
About how it’s helping their children:
“The idea of giving our daughter the help she needed without taking her out of her trusted and safe school environment was ideal. The results have been amazing. She is feeling more confident and is now equipped with skills to effectively manger her emotions. We have no doubt the coping strategies she learned … will continue to help her well beyond her elementary school years.”
- Paradise Valley School District Parent
About how it’s helping their children:
"The face my student makes when their Everybody Matters friend walks in is priceless. No matter how rough the week has been going, the minute they know it is their time for Everybody Matters, I see such a positive change in my student." - Elementary School Teacher
"When I see a student start with Everybody Matters who is getting mostly Cs and Ds on their report card, and the next quarter they are up to As and Bs, I know something has made a change in their school day." - Elementary School Teacher
About how it’s helping their school:
“Everybody Matters has become an exciting new part of our school. One student asked me if I invented it (Everybody Matters) because he loves it and has already learned to make better choices. More and more students are making positive decisions on the playground, in class and walking to and from school, lessening the number of referrals in the office. Having this more positive loving environment creates strong community among our staff and students. This is one of the most powerful collaborations I've ever been a part of in terms of strengthening kids."
- Jenny Robles, Principal, Paradise Valley School District
About how it’s helping the interns:
“As an intern, Everybody Matters has dramatically shifted my way of viewing children and enhanced all aspects of my professional life. I now see their strength, resilience intelligence, and that regardless of their circumstances, they have the power to achieve their goals.”
- Shelby, Everybody Matters Intern
