Teacher Stories
It’s never too early to build the confidence and motivation needed to be active for life. Rising New York Road Runners's focus on children's health, self-discipline, and perseverance can help improve behavior and academic performance. Rising New York Road Runners and teachers got over 250,000 kids moving this year, nationwide. Here are some of their stories:
Andrew Frank
“Running brings my students new opportunities.”
Dinah McCann
“Running boosts my students' self-esteem and test scores.”
Fatimah Barrie
“My students run for camaraderie.”
Mary Straub
“When my students run, they feel like they belong.”
Mike Santa Maria
“My students gain confidence from running.”
Rose Newman
“My students run to reach new goals.”