The Capturing Kids Hearts Program is a district-wide initiative in the Pana School District that drives educators K-12 to pursue further education to support students' social-emotional well-being, strong relationships within the educational community, and improve student contentedness.

Autumn Amling, Dean of Students at Pana High School says she sees the program manifest in the student-to-teacher communication channels.

Pana High School students were given the opportunity to play their part in the Capturing Kids Hearts Program with an option to peer mentor students from Lincoln Elementary School.

Fundraisers and seasonal initiatives are a byproduct of the CKH program. Amling says the students are eager to be involved and to them, it is about creating a culture and community around giving back.

Amling says instilling these simple means of communication and respect gets more out of their students when they know there is a culture of educational success and dedication.

Autumn Amling appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show from the lobby of Peoples Bank and Trust.