BE BRAVE Awards.
We honor the educators and staff members who make an impact by creating a supportive, compassionate school culture where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
Monthly winners will receive prizes and be invited to an end-of-year celebration.
Winner Valeria Ossa.
“As a principal, she creates a supportive culture by fostering an inclusive environment, prioritizing emotional support programs, and empowering students through leadership opportunities. Staff undergo cultural competence training, and ensure resource accessibility for families in temporary housing. Additionally, she celebrates diversity through cultural events, building trust and encouraging emotional bravery among students.”
In recognition of her outstanding efforts, Robin is proud to present Valeria Ossa, Principal of P.S. 124, with the Be Brave award.
Past BE BRAVE Winners
Urban Assembly Maker Academy
MS 137
Edgewater, New Jersey
The Connie Lekas School - Brooklyn
The BE BRAVE AWARDS honor administrators, teachers and school staff who actively promote feelings of belonging and reduce the stigma around talking about and caring for our emotional and mental health.
We often connect bravery to outward displays of courage, like auditioning for a play or trying out for a sport, but bravery can also include emotional vulnerability. This award honors the adults in the school community who model emotional vulnerability and encourage and support others to be brave enough to do the same.
Being emotionally brave is critical to creating a supportive and connected school community, which is proven to promote mental health and positive learning outcomes.
How We Honor BE BRAVE Winners.
Every month we will celebrate one administrator, teacher or staff member, rewarding them with:
- A cash gift card + a certificate of appreciation
- An invitation to the end-of-year BE BRAVE awards celebration event in NYC May 2025
- Recognition across Robin’s email and social media channels
FAQs
Any administrator, teacher or staff member who has taken action to connect and strengthen their school community. Must be employed at a K-12 school in the United States.
It takes under 5 minutes! Simply complete a Google form to tell us how the administrator, teacher or school staff member creates a supportive, compassionate school culture where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.
The Robin team looks for inspiring and deserving adults in the K-12 school community. Each recipient we honor has made a positive impact on bringing the community together. We honor a variety of administrators, teachers, counselors and staff members who advocate for and establish a culture of belonging.
If your nomination is selected, we will contact you and the person you nominated before we make an announcement to the public.
All of the monthly winners and those who nominated them will be invited to attend the ceremony. The Robin team and advisors will all be in attendance to celebrate these deserving award recipients.