Catalyst Academy - Igniting achievement in resilient teens
"We love helping kids. Our staff has decades of experience working with all kinds of teens in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings. Nothing satisfies us more than helping adolescents regain confidence and develop the desire and the academic and social skills they need to step out and take on the world."
-- Ed Porritt, Founder of Catalyst EDU
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Ed Porritt, Founder of Catalyst Academy
Catalyst’s Commitment to Emotional and Social Growth

Committed to a holistic approach, Catalyst strives to help students become healthy, well-rounded adults. Our program enhances students’ personal development and well-being by integrating community involvement, instruction and personal reflection. This program also helps students build relationships and develop social skills through safe, healthy events, team and individual recreation activities, and experiences to promote the healthy integration of mind, body and spirit. Mentors and a wide array of resources in the Catalyst Community support student growth throughout “The Catalyst Experience.”

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Another quote from a former Chinook student


"Chinook provided me with the flexibility to complete high school, the skills to complete college, and inspired me to become a teacher!" -- Mindy Aucone