The Empowered Teen Program at
St. Patrick School
2025-2026 Opportunities
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Student Coaching
Private coaching is available for students to build self-esteem, manage emotions, and navigate social pressures. Weekly 30-minute sessions take place within the school day. This program is parent-funded.
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Small Groups
Funded by SPS and offered at no cost to families, small group coaching is available for 7th and 8th graders only. This leadership program helps students build confidence, strengthen social-emotional skills, and prepare for the transition to high school.
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Parent Coaching
Virtual parent coaching is available at cost to families and provides direct support in navigating the challenges of raising preteens and teens. Parents receive guidance on fostering confidence, resilience, and connection at home.
What students and parents are saying:
I feel safe to talk with Annie about things. When I open up about stuff, it doesn’t boil up like it used to.
We got the chance to talk about our inner feelings in a safe space and learned how to focus and breathe.
This experience gave my daughter an outlet and taught her emotional and communicative tools that she uses daily.
My son has made huge strides. Annie is a wonder and a blessing.
Private Student Coaching
Available for Grades 4-8
Program Snapshot
Cost: $99/week (8 weeks total)
Format: 1x per week, 30-minute private coaching session
Location: During the school day (effort made to avoid core subjects)
Commitment: Full 8-week program, limited spaces available
Parent involvement through:
Initial meeting to set goals
Progress check-ins
End-of-program meeting to review growth and next steps
These sessions are particularly impactful for students navigating challenges such as:
Low self-esteem and confidence
Organization and time-management struggles
Difficulty managing emotions
Social pressure and friendship conflicts
Fear of failure or perfectionism
Stress and test-taking anxiety
100% of families who took advantage of private coaching last year requested continued support into the following school year.
Small Group Sign Up
Small groups are offered at no cost to families and is open exclusively to 7th and 8th graders. The groups meet once per week for 8 weeks, giving students the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare for high school.
About Annie
Annie Donaldson is the founder of the Empowered Teen Program and teen coach dedicated to helping students build confidence, resilience, and purpose. With over a decade of experience in education, Annie brings both professional expertise and a personal passion for guiding young people through the challenges of adolescence.
She holds a Master of Education degree and brings 10+ years of classroom teaching experience to her work. As the author of The Empowered Teen Journal: 21 Days to Confidence and Success, Annie supports students ages 8–18 through school-based coaching, small groups, and parent workshops. Her unique approach blends mental wellness, faith, and personal growth to support the whole child and prepare them for both academic and personal success.
