iUnderstand Visits CTA 4th Grade Students with Message of Hope, Care, and Emotional Wellness

CEDAR SPRINGS, MI — Creative Technologies Academy recently welcomed iUnderstand into its 4th grade classrooms for a meaningful visit centered around emotional wellness, connection, and support for students.

During the visit, students met Hope, the iUndersantd’s pink heart mascot, who brought encouragement, smiles, hugs, and high fives to the classroom while helping to share their message of love and care. Founder Vonnie Woodrick led thoughtful conversations focused on emotions, kindness, asking for help, and reminding students that they are never alone in navigating difficult feelings.

Each student also received a “Cloud Kit,” a collection of tools and resources designed to help children work through feelings of stress, anxiety, sadness, and other big emotions in healthy ways. The experience created an opportunity for students to learn that emotions are normal; support is available, and they are deeply cared for by the adults and community around them.

“At CTA, we believe supporting students goes beyond academics,” said Autumn Mattson, Superintendent of Creative Technologies Academy. “Creating environments where students feel safe, supported, seen, and valued is incredibly important to us. We are grateful to iUnderstand and Vonnie Woodrick for bringing such a meaningful message of love, hope, and emotional wellness to our students.”

CTA continues to prioritize whole-child development by creating opportunities for students and families to engage in conversations surrounding mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth.

The school extends its gratitude to iUnderstand for investing in students and helping create a culture where care, compassion, and connection are encouraged every day.

For more information about Creative Technologies Academy, visit https://www.ctachargers.org/

For more information about iUnderstand, visit https://www.iunderstandloveheals.org/

About Creative Technologies Academy

Creative Technologies Academy is a K–12 public charter school located in Cedar Springs, Michigan. Since 1998, CTA has provided a personalized learning experience through small class sizes, strong relationships, and a focus on academic growth. The school partners closely with families to support student success and prepare learners for future opportunities.