I AM Academy
The I AM Academy equips students ages 10-18 with essential skills to thrive as confident and successful adults. The academy empowers students through a mentoring program that provides direct instruction, experiential learning, and trust-building activities at schools and community centers. These experiences boost self-confidence and foster respect for others.
I AM Academy measures success by the percentage of students who, notably, demonstrate positive behavior changes in at least two of four key pillars. The goal is for 80% of students to achieve this.
I AM Academy results as of April 2024 with a target of 80%- (11 sites)
- Out of 112 students, 96 (86%) identified two valuable lessons reflecting growth in character, confidence, opportunities, and self-awareness.
- Of the 112 students, 96 (86%) reported making positive changes, including better friendships, improved behavior, and higher grades.
- An inspiring 108 out of 112 students (96%) reported gaining greater self-respect and awareness from the valuable lessons learned.
I AM Academy services are offered at the following locations:
Sarasota County
Alta Vista Elementary | Booker Middle School (Bilingual) | Cyesis (Riverview High School) | Emma E Booker Elementary | Goodwill – Selby/Newtown Job Connection (Community Site) | Suncoast School For Innovative Studies | Tuttle Elementary
Manatee County
Bayshore Elementary School | Blanche H. Daughtrey Elementary School | Braden River Middle School | Buffalo Creek Middle School | Carlos E. Haile Middle School | Electa Lee Magnet Middle School (Bilingual) | GD Rogers Garden-Bullock Elementary School (Bilingual) | Lincoln Memorial Middle School | Manatee Elementary | WD Sugg Middle School
2024 Academy Elite Camp
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