Meet Tiesha
- By Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
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- 26 Oct, 2020
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Everybody's favorite college instructor.
Tiesha came to the Boys & Girls Clubs with a dream to achieve the unimaginable by discovering new talents and skills and creating lifelong mentorships.
The Club's Character & Leadership programs directly impacted her life, providing first-hand experience in philanthropy. She traveled the world leading youth and service initiatives with the knowledge gained as Assistant Director at the Club. She went on to mentor Club youth during and after college; receiving the Lux Service Award from the University of Northern Iowa, the highest undergraduate honor awarded at commencement.
Tiesha has spent the past 10 years in leadership positions in higher education to make a difference in the lives of college students across the Midwest. She is now married, raising two children and teaching at Des Moines Area Community College.
Meet Tiesha, everybody's favorite college instructor.
passion of studying Urban Studies and Political Science. She is now living in
Washington D.C. chasing her dream to work in policy.
Science has always intrigued Ella. It’s the driving force of her curiosity, pushing her to learn new things and build her knowledge. By participating in Career Academy at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor, Ella learns what job opportunities await her beyond high school and just how she can build on her love of science to find success in adulthood.
Say hi to Ella, the Corridor’s next great scientist.
Elementary school was a challenge for Ryan, who was often teased and called names for being short and sensitive. Club programs like Passport to Manhood and Triple Play, encouraged his self-confidence, making him feel as though he was the tallest person in the world. He grew from a Club member to a leader, joining the Club's Junior Staff and leading Triple Play and Game Room activities.
Ryan is currently working towards a degree in Physical Education and Health at Hibbing Community College in Minnesota.
Meet Ryan, everybody's favorite teammate.
The Hulk is more than an animated character for Isaieh. He’s the super hero representing strength and a positive force, much like the qualities Isaieh has learned through the Club’s Passport to Manhood program which has helped him he develop strength and resilience when things don’t go his way.
Say hi to Isaieh, the Corridor’s next heroic Police Officer.
Early in life, Mykala was responsible for making sure she and her sister got by on what little they had. Through the Club's Character & Leadership programs, her natural leadership skills were ignited.
After graduating high school, she joined the Navy where she was quickly promoted to Gunners Mate Second Class. After four years in the Navy, Mykala is set to graduate this fall from George Mason University with a degree in Elementary Education.
Meet Mykala, everybody's future favorite teacher.