The pilot program, designed by WVUSD psychologist Dr. Diana

Ketterman, includes five animal leaders from Character Island who teach

children and remind adults about the importance of character

development in kids.

At the kick-off assembly, “Gold Ant” demonstrated to students the

importance of taking “responsibility” by acting in a safe, lawful, and

dependable manner while always asking the question, “Is it safe?”

“Green Owl”, a life-long learner, continually seeks “knowledge” by

asking the question, “Is it smart?” “Orange Wolf” urged students to show

“courage” by taking actions that require bravery and to try positive new

things that require risk-taking. “Blue Dolphin” encouraged students to

care about others by showing “kindness” with a cooperative attitude.

The leader of the Character Champions Mascots, “Rainbow

Metahawk”, lives atop Wisdom Peak. Rainbow Metahawk shared

with Vejar students the importance of “working together”, reminding

everyone to use all of the Character Champions virtues to increase

successful outcomes at home, school, and work.

– Dr. Diana Ketterman