Miami Country Day School

Many students are afraid to talk about gay and lesbian issues in school. Kelly Pierce, Guidance Counselor at Miami Country Day School, was concerned about this silence. She invited YES Institute to open a dialogue on orientation and gender topics in her school. On December 3, 2002, 500 students and teachers gathered to hear about our work. Read More.

For two consecutive years, Miami Country Day School participated in a student SAFE-T Course at YES Institute. Students gained skills for managing constructive dialogue among students who have differing points of view. Read More.

Ben Lipson Hillel

In 2004, YES Institute speakers opened dialogue at Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School with faculty, religious leaders, and the entire student body. Read More.

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School

Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School invited YES Institute to speak with seventy peer counseling students about creating a safe school environment. Read More.

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy

Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, a Catholic high school for girls, invited YES Institute to train their faculty in March 1999.

Testimonials from presentations in Private Schools:

The information shared was moving. Your message has left a powerful impact on our student body.- Kelly Pierce, Upper School Guidance Counselor, Miami Country Day School

Learning how to respect everyone's views without losing a friendship was most beneficial. - Student, Miami Country Day School

I learned a lot about how to communicate with others and how to accept others for who they are. - Student, Miami Country Day School

I really learned how to listen to others. - Student, Miami Country Day School

People are often labeled and teased in our school. I see now that it is triggered by gender expressions, and this harassment should definitely stop. - Senior, Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School