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School Spotlight - Hope Partnership

Hope Partnership Information

Schools We Serve

Hope Partnership for Education, an independent middle school and educational center located in North Philadelphia, is one of 19 schools where Mindfulness through Movement (MTM) brings weekly mindfulness and yoga classes to students. Serving the vibrant Fairhill-Hartranft neighborhood, Hope Partnership is dedicated to providing high-quality education through small class sizes and enriching after-school programs for middle schoolers.

Every Wednesday, students in grades 5th to 7th participate in a 45 minute group sessions led by MTM instructor, Karen Dempsey. Through an innovative curriculum tailored to the needs of young learners, these classes help students cultivate focus, enhance attention, and manage stress and anxiety. By building these essential skills, MTM’s program equips Hope Partnership’s students with tools for resilience and well-being, supporting their success in school and beyond.

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Teacher Spotlight -

Karen Dempsey

Karen serves as both Teacher and Executive Director for MTM, skillfully balancing her roles by teaching 5th, 6th, & 7th graders at Hope Partnership while advancing the organization’s mission and vision.

Karen shares, "My favorite part of teaching is definitely the students. Their energy, curiosity, and honesty inspire me to keep learning right alongside them—if not more. After my hour-long commute to Hope, I always feel a sense of comfort as soon as I walk into the building and am greeted by both students and staff." A Hope Partnership teacher added, "I can't say enough about how much I appreciate Miss Karen's calm, compassionate, and patient demeanor. She is very sensitive to the needs of our students."

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$125

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$300

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$1,000

Fund a professional development session for school faculty

$2,500

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From our Students

"Your classes are really enjoyable, even if I'm down it helps me a lot. From now on when I'm really out of control or mad I'll start to take deep breaths and stay as calm as possible"

104 S. Wayne Ave., #28

Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087

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