The Heart of Our Work
A quick look at who we are and why we support schools.
ABOUT POAC SUCCEED
Who We Are
POAC Succeed was created with a simple belief. People thrive when they feel seen, supported, and understood. Schools thrive when that belief becomes part of everyday life.
POAC helps schools strengthen mental health, reduce burnout, and build a culture where students and staff feel connected. We do this through hands-on programs, coaching, and real conversations that help people understand each other beyond the surface.
Our work is shaped by the idea of the ninety percent. The ninety percent is the part of a person’s story that others never see. The experiences, pressures, and emotions that shape how someone shows up. When schools learn to understand the ninety percent, everything changes. Students feel safer. Educators feel supported. Leaders feel aligned. Communities grow stronger.
Where POAC Began
POAC was founded by Jamie Grayson, whose life was shaped by belonging, mentorship, and community support. His journey from low income housing to the football field to decades of leadership work taught him one truth. Connection changes outcomes. POAC is the result of that belief in action.
Today, POAC partners with schools to help students and adults build the skills that make belonging real. Emotional awareness. Communication. Leadership. Trust. Accountability. These are the skills that shape healthy school culture and help people show up for each other.
HOW POAC WORKS WITH SCHOOLS
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We teach lessons, lead activities, and support your students and staff in real time.
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Empathy, communication, leadership, and belonging are practiced in ways that feel natural and doable.
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Your school already has caring people. We help them connect and grow together.
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You walk away with shared language, stronger relationships, and routines that support long term culture.
WHAT POAC DOES
POAC helps schools solve the problems that make learning and leading harder.
Students who feel overwhelmed or disconnected
Educators who are tired and carrying too much
Leaders who want a healthier culture but need support
Teams that want to communicate better
Students who want to lead but need guidance
We help your community feel supported, valued, and ready to grow together.
We Help Schools Help Every Student Succeed
We work with schools to build strong behavior systems, support teachers, and create safe places where students can learn and grow.
Clear Systems That Help Everyone
Schools do not need more programs. They need simple systems that work every day. We help schools build clear rules and routines so students know what to do and teachers can teach without stress.
Training That Feels Easy To Use
Teachers want tools they can use right away. Our training is simple, hands on, and made for real classrooms. Staff leave feeling ready, calm, and confident.
Support That Builds Strong School Culture
Good school culture starts with strong adult support. We coach teams, look at data together, and help schools build trust, respect, and a sense of belonging for every student.
WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE POAC SUCCEED
Support your people can actually feel
Educators, coaches, and staff carry a lot. POAC gives them real support and real relief.
Students open up because they feel safe
Kids talk more, trust more, and connect more when the environment feels supportive.
Culture becomes easier to lead
Shared language and simple routines help everyone communicate better and treat each other with respect.
Burnout goes down because support goes up
POAC helps adults reconnect, share the load, and rebuild energy.
Students step into leadership
Ambassadors, athletes, and peer leaders learn how to support others and model belonging.
SEE HOW OUR PROGRAMS BRING THE RIGHT SUPPORT TO YOUR SCHOOL
Leadership Awareness Program
For students and staff who want to treat each other better but are not always sure how. Helps them communicate with care and build a school where everyone feels respected.
School Culture and Leadership Development
For schools that want everyone moving in the same direction. Brings students, staff, and leaders together around shared values and simple routines.
Student Mental Health and Belonging
For students who feel pressure, loneliness, or emotional overload. Gives them a safe place to talk, connect, and feel understood.
Student Ambassadors Program
For students who want to lead and younger students who need support. Trains upper grade students to guide conversations and model belonging.
Educator Wellbeing and Burnout Prevention
For teachers and staff who give everything and rarely get space to breathe. Helps adults reconnect, feel supported, and rebuild energy.
Team Culture and Belonging Initiative
For student athletes who want to be better teammates and coaches who want stronger team culture. Helps teams communicate clearly and support each other on and off the field.
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Partner With POAC
Bring POAC programs to your school and strengthen your community from the inside out.
Support the Mission
Invest in student wellbeing, educator mental health, and school culture transformation.
Volunteer With Us
Join us at student events and help create meaningful experiences for young people.
Meet the People Behind the Mission
The heart of POAC is its team. These are the people who show up for students, support educators, and help schools build the kind of belonging every community deserves. Their passion, experience, and commitment shape every program, every event, and every moment of impact you’ve seen across our work.
When you learn about our team, you see the mission in motion. You see the leaders who guide the work, the educators who bring it to life, and the humans who believe every school can feel connected and supported.