At Duncan Tree, we understand the unique challenges students from marginalized communities face in accessing quality education. Our mission is to partner with schools across the country, creating a movement to provide equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of background or economic status. Many of these students encounter additional obstacles like social isolation, financial hardships, exposure to violence, limited mentorship, and the effects of systemic discrimination. We're dedicated to addressing these issues, and helping students reach their full potential.

Our Kids in the Middle (KITM) Coaching and Mentoring Program is designed to empower students to discover their superpowers, strengths and purpose. Working closely with teachers and parents, we use social-emotional learning to help students integrate into and contribute to society, with a focus on economic, cultural, and mental health considerations.

KITM emphasizes empathy, perspective, and emotional development, guiding students to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and cultivate social trust. By fostering self-awareness, we help students develop effective coping mechanisms and the confidence to face life’s challenges.

We also encourage curiosity and self-confidence, creating a pathway for students to find joy and fulfillment in their educational journey.

Our goal is to create a nurturing environment where each student can thrive emotionally and socially. We invite you to explore how this program can be transformative for your students.

Our commitment is to democratize coaching and mentoring, transforming and empowering communities, and revolutionizing education.

In partnership with White River Consulting, Inc. (a certified M/WBE) and the renowned IPEC Coaching Institute, we’re pioneering a new educational approach in the NYC school system. Our Kids in the Middle (KITM) Program emphasizes emotional support and development to enhance resilience, benefiting teachers, students, and parents alike. Through this program, teachers learn to tap into empathy to connect deeply with students, increasing engagement and lowering stress.

We believe in meeting students where they are, recognizing their unique challenges, and helping them discover their own leadership style. We’re here to uplift a generation, and we invite you to join us.

Are you ready to make a difference in your life and in theirs?

Kids in the Middle (KITM) creates a healthy ecosystem for students, parents, and teachers, equipping them to manage their emotions rather than letting emotions control them. It enhances engagement across school, work, and home, and supports better problem-solving skills.

KITM teaches individuals to overcome emotional blind spots that might be hindering their progress. Learning to identify one’s primary and secondary energy levels, both under optimal conditions and in times of stress, can take some a lifetime—but we’re here to fast-track that growth.

Our approach centers on Core Energy Leadership, empowering individuals through data-driven emotional intelligence assessments.

PHASE I: Tailored for school students (including middle schoolers in future phases) interested in pursuing higher education, especially in science, technology, real estate, engineering, arts, and math (STREAM) fields. Includes COR.E Energy and career assessments, coaching, and mentoring. Virtual coaching sessions are conducted in cohorts of 4-6 students, led by certified, licensed ICF coaches.

PHASE II: Virtual (and in-person) Emotional Intelligence MasterClasses for Students, Parents, and Teachers.

PHASE III: Expansion to Middle School Students, including Emotional Intelligence MasterClasses for Students, Parents, and Teachers.

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