Red River Parish Schools have been implementing the Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) program for years, fostering meaningful relationships between students and staff to create a positive school culture.  The district recently trained a group of educators and leaders to become CKH Process Champions, ensuring the program continues to grow and thrive for years to come.

Capturing Kids’ Hearts, developed by The Flippen Group, is a nationally recognized program focused on helping schools create safe, supportive environments where students feel valued, respected, and connected. By emphasizing trust and relationship-building, CKH strengthens not only academic success but also students’ social-emotional well-being.

“CKH has been part of who we are for many years,” shared Director Mike Beck. “The Process Champion training gives us the tools to keep the momentum going and make sure these practices are part of our schools for the long term.”

The newly trained Process Champions will serve as coaches, mentors, and leaders, providing ongoing support to teachers and staff across the district. This added layer of support helps prevent the program from becoming “just another training” and instead makes it an integral part of daily school life.

“Our goal is to make sure the strategies and heart of CKH don’t just stay in a binder or on a poster,”  Process Champion Tanner Lee explained. “We want to see them in action every day, in every classroom.”

Years of success with CKH have shown that when students feel connected and supported, they are more likely to attend school regularly, engage in learning, and demonstrate positive behaviors. The Process Champion initiative builds on this foundation by giving schools the structure and leadership needed to maintain those positive outcomes.

As the district looks ahead, the CKH Process Champion Team will play a key role in helping Red River Parish Schools sustain a culture of caring and connection, ensuring that students continue to thrive both academically and emotionally.