music education, sax, saxophone, trauma informedHope

You are transforming lives through music

You are giving students a musical education that is changing their lives. In the safe space of our music department, students are growing their skills and finding new ways to express their creativity and emotions.  Turning heads Lexie came to Cookson Hills with the gift of music, but she struggled with self-confidence. Since joining the…

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Reflections

Light the Fire

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see…

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Life

Secret Keeper Horses

“Our horses are special because they listen to the anger, fears, hurts, uncertainty, and joys of our kids without telling a soul the secrets entrusted to them.” Amanda Zamarron, Cookson Hills Housemom Equine Program Update Since July 2019, students have flocked to the barn for horsemanship classes. Every time students come to the barn for…

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