About Us
About
About BuildingBlocs Literacy
BuildingBlocs Literacy develops structured Social Emotional Learning (SEL), financial literacy, and resilience-based
instructional systems designed for schools, community organizations, and institutional environments.
Our work bridges the gap between knowledge and application. We design tools that integrate directly into existing
systems; supporting educators, families, facilitators, and program leaders without disrupting operational stability.
Rather than replacing current frameworks, our programs strengthen what is already in place.
Why We Build These Systems
Across classrooms, homes, correctional facilities, and community organizations, we see the same challenge:
People are overwhelmed, under-supported, and often navigating trauma without structure.
Emotional literacy is not optional.
It is foundational.
When individuals learn how to regulate emotions, think clearly under pressure, communicate effectively, and rebuild identity after setbacks, everything changes - academics, leadership, relationships, and long-term stability.
That belief drives every system we develop.
How We Work
We collaborate with schools, nonprofits, ministries, and community organizations to embed our systems directly into existing environments.
We believe sustainable change happens locally.
Our role is to provide the structure.
Through licensing, facilitator-led implementation, workshops, and digital access via BrightPath Academy, we create pathways that can scale without losing human connection.
What We Provide
BuildingBlocs develops structured, trauma-informed instructional ecosystems that include:
• Developmentally aligned student materials
• Teacher and facilitator guides
• Professional development series
• Family integration pathways
• Recovery and resilience frameworks
• Financial literacy programming
• Licensed implementation models
Our flagship educational system, the Pisani–Kershaw Program (PKP™), integrates SEL into literacy and classroom instruction without turning schools into therapy centers. It protects academic integrity while strengthening emotional intelligence.
For institutional environments, including correctional and reentry programs, we design structured resilience frameworks that address identity reconstruction, relapse drivers, and long-term reintegration with dignity and accountability.
Every program is built for practical application, not passive reading.
Our Commitment
BuildingBlocs Literacy is committed to serving veterans, underserved communities, and institutions
working on the front lines of education and recovery.
A portion of our profits is reinvested into book and resource donations, ensuring that access
does not depend solely on financial capacity.
Our mission is simple:
To transform struggle into structure.
To turn knowledge into empowerment.
To help individuals not just survive; but build, grow, and lead.
Aaron B. Kershaw
Founder, BuildingBlocs Literacy