Every Student
Deserves
to Belong.
POAC Succeed partners with K-12 schools to build the academic, behavioral, and emotional foundations that make real learning possible.
"We don't just support students, we
transform the systems around them."
POAC Succeed Mission
Our Five Pillars of Student Success
An integrated framework built for whole-student development and school-wide transformation.
Academic Support
Structured tutoring, coaching, and differentiated learning interventions that close achievement gaps and build confidence.
Behavior Support
Positive behavior frameworks, de-escalation strategies, and restorative practices that create safe, structured environments.
Communication Skills
Literacy-rich instruction and expressive language development for authentic self-advocacy and social connection.
Emotional Regulation
Evidence-based SEL programming that equips students with tools to manage stress, build resilience, and thrive.
Leadership Development
Student-centered leadership pipelines that cultivate agency, civic engagement, and future-readiness.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Learn the 90%
Every person carries a story that others never see. Their pressures. Their fears. Their hopes. Their lived experiences. POAC calls this the ninety percent. It is the part of someone's life that shapes how they show up, even when they never say a word about it.
Learning the ninety percent means slowing down long enough to understand what someone might be carrying beneath the surface. It means responding with empathy instead of assumptions. It means teaching students and adults how to communicate, listen, and support each other in real, human ways.
When a school learns the ninety percent, everything changes. Students feel safer. Educators feel supported. Leaders feel aligned. People stop reacting to behavior and start responding to the person behind it.
Learning the ninety percent is the foundation of belonging. It is the heart of POAC's work.
90%
Real Results. Measured Outcomes.
Data from school partnerships across the Kansas City metro.
OF STUDENTS SHOWED IMPROVED ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
TEACHER SATISFACTION ACROSS PARTNER SCHOOLS
BEHAVIORAL RESOLUTION COMPARED TO BASELINE
When one student feels seen, they treat others with more care. When one educator feels supported, they show up with more patience and presence. When one team learns shared language, communication becomes easier for everyone.
HOW CHANGE SPREADS
The POAC Domino Effect
Small moments of connection create big shifts in school culture.
Emotional Awareness
Students and staff recognize and name what they feel.
Active Listening
Every voice is heard before a response is given.
Respect & Accountability
Actions align with shared values and community agreements.
Belonging
The whole school feels calmer, safer, and more connected.
"The Domino Effect is not a program. It is a ripple. A shift. A chain reaction of belonging that strengthens your entire community."
Ready to Transform Your School?
Join the growing network of K-12 schools partnering with POAC Succeed to build belonging-centered learning environments.
Led by Practitioners. Driven by Purpose.
Our leadership team brings decades of classroom, clinical, and administrative experience.
Jamie Grayson
Executive Director, POAC Succeed
A former classroom teacher and school administrator with 18 years in K-12 education reform, Jamie leads POAC Succeed's vision for belonging-centered school transformation across the Kansas City metro.
Dr. Tracy Platt
Chief Program Officer
Dr. Platt brings clinical expertise in behavioral psychology and school-based SEL intervention, having designed evidence-based programs implemented in 40+ schools across three states.
LEADERSHIP
Founder + Team
Built by educators. Guided by purpose. Driven by community.
FOUNDER
Jamie Grayson
Founder and Executive Director, POAC Succeed
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
What Our Partners Say
POAC Succeed didn’t just provide a program, they partnered with us to build a culture. Our discipline referrals dropped 40% in one semester.
Principal Renee A.
Kansas City USDThe emotional regulation framework transformed how our staff responds to student behavior. We finally have a shared language.
School Counselor
Blue Valley DistrictAs a funder, I look for measurable impact and sustainable models. POAC Succeed delivers both.
Community Foundation
Program OfficerTrusted By School Communities Across the Region
Build a School Where
Every Student Belongs.
Let's talk about how POAC Succeed can support your school's goals.