Quarter one, July - Sept 2009
awarded 21st CCLC grant
conducted community outreach and service
prepared homework help and college career prep for students
Quarter two, Oct - Dec 2009
hired J Allen
hosted "Lights On Afterschool Celebration"
provided homework help, STEM enrichment and college career prep services
Quarter Three, Jan - March 2010
hired K. Jones, R. Taber, A.Feezor, S. Johnson
provided homework help, STEM enrichment and college career prep services
formed TEAMS Student Clubs and Advisory Boards at McKenzie Middle and High School
hosted dance drum auditions
hosted speakers for careers in surgery, government, human resources, civil engineering
Quarter Four, April - June 2010
hosted speakers for careers in massage, nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, automobile industry
hired K.Shivers, Simmons
provided homework help and college career prep for students
hosted summer camp with weekly themes of sports, the arts, entertainment and outdoor recreation
visited Tennessee Career Center
visited Casey Jones Railroad Museum, Chuck E. Cheese
visited Bethel University Pool
visited College Connection, Fisk University, Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt, Cheesecake Factory, Strike and Spare in Nashville, Tennessee
visited LeMoyne Owen College, Rhodes College, Incredible Pizza in Memphis, Tennessee
recorded television pilot of "22 and Bells Store" talent/college career prep show
trained Dance Team and Drum Line
The TEAMS Institute Co-President Wins Modeling Competition
McKenzie, TN – The Co-President of the TEAMS Institute Advisory Board in McKenzie was recently selected as the winner of the American Mall Model Search Competition in the Jackson area.
Mirna Noreli Mendez is a junior at McKenzie High School who enjoys singing and dancing. She hopes to attend Vanderbilt University in the future and is honored to be leading the program at the TEAMS Institute to provide college and career preparation as well as service learning opportunities for students.
The American Mall Model Search Competition is the nation’s largest scouting tour, producing models for fashion industry and promoting talent to the film industry. Founded in 1982, the AMMS has over 25 years of experience discovering young talent and launching new careers. As the Jackson area winner, Ms. Mendez was awarded a one-year modeling contract with Model Productions.
“I felt really surprised and excited when I was informed of my win and I am ready to start working. I feel honored to be able to represent McKenzie and the minority community,” stated Ms. Mendez.
The TEAMS Institute, an afterschool program that offers educational and life-skill building activities for student scholars, was designed for youth by youth. The club is open to all youth who are interested in college preparation, career training, community service, business leadership, real estate development and social networking.
Open to children in grades one through twelve, student scholars who attend the TEAMS Institute participate in classes concerning Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Medicine and Science (TEAMS).
Children attending the Institute have learned valuable life skills that help them in all aspects of their lives. They gain the confidence they need to excel socially and academically. The children who attend the Institute are performing better in the classroom and are learning how to give back to their community.
Funding for the Institute is provided by the State of Tennessee’s 21st Century Learning Center, a group that awards grants to organizations that provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards. The TEAMS Institute was recently awarded a three-year grant from the 21st Century Learning Center to continue providing life-changing opportunities for the youth of Carroll County.
To learn more about the TEAMS Institute, visit teamsinstitute.org or call the center at 731.352.3377.
