REAL CHOICES EDU
Empowering Students to Make Informed, Healthy, and Confident Life Decisions
Real Choices Education is an engaging, evidence-based programs that helps students develop critical thinking skills, healthy decision-making strategies, personal responsibility, and respect for themselves and others.
Our mission is to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and life skills necessary to navigate challenges and build a strong foundation for their future.
Why Real Choices Education?
Today’s students face complex social, emotional, and personal decisions. Our approach creates a safe, supportive learning environment where students can explore important topics, strengthen decision-making skills, and develop healthy habits that support lifelong success.
Our Programs Focus On:
Healthy relationships
Goal setting and future planning
Personal responsibility
Character development
Communication skills
Decision-making and problem-solving
Self-esteem and resilience
Leadership and life skills
Our Approach
STUDENT - CENTERED
Designed to Engage, Reflect, Apply
EVIDENCE - BASED
Grounded Curriculum, Current Research, Best Practices
RESPECTFUL - INCLUSIVE
Learning Environment, Student Valued, Heard & Supported
IMPACT - DRIVEN
Skills to apply in daily lives
We Serve
Schools
Partnering with educators to provide high-quality programming that compliments existing curriculum.
Community Organizations
Supporting youth-serving organizations with educational resources and workshops.
Parents and Families
Providing tools and information that encourage healthy conversations and positive development.
What Educators Are Saying
“Students were actively engaged and participated thoughtfully throughout the program.”
“The curriculum provided practical skills that students could immediately apply.”
“Real Choices Education offers a valuable approach to supporting student growth and decision-making.”
Director of Education
Meet Brooke Diiulio
Brooke brings with her more than two decades of experience in education, she devoted 24 years to teaching middle school at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School. During those years, she invested in young people, built meaningful relationships, she is a trusted mentor within our community.
Brooke leads our Healthy Relationships Program and teaches Real Choices curriculum to grades 5–9. She also works closely with schools, parents, and educators in designing a program fit for your community.
Meet Our Team
Out Reach Coordinator
Mandy Yearby
Mandy is a wife, mother, and social worker who brings compassion, active listening, and deep empathy into every interaction. While working full time with us, she diligently acquired her master’s degree in social work, a testament to her discipline, commitment, and passion for serving others with both competence and care. Mandy is passionate about empowering others during life’s most critical moments and providing culturally competent care rooted in empathy and professionalism. She doesn’t simply fill a role she strengthens our mission.
Educator / Nurse
Sarah Leinart
Sarah is a wife, mother of five, and registered nurse with more than 30 years of experience. As a member of the pioneering team that launched the Real Choices program, she has spent the past eight years educating students on healthy relationships, self-worth, and life-changing decision-making. Her passion for teaching and encouraging others has made a lasting impact on young people throughout our community.
Sarah has a unique gift for meeting people with grace and truth. She considers it a joy and privilege to serve the next generation and inspire them to make healthy choices that will shape their futures.