Empowering Black 21st century Students
Finding Empowerment Through Education
A holistic and individualized approach to educating Black children
Welcome to FETE (Finding Empowerment Through Education)
Imagine a student, overwhelmed with schoolwork, social pressures, and economic restriants struggling to keep up. This student might be:
- A marginalized child facing social or academic challenges, feeling lost in the crowd and unsure of how to succeed.
- A Black or Brown child in a predominantly white environment, feeling isolated and disconnected from their cultural identity, yearning for a sense of belonging.
- A child who frequently relocates, struggling to form lasting connections and feeling like an outsider wherever they go.
- A child who has experienced bullying, carrying the weight of those experiences and finding it hard to trust others.
- A child who expresses their frustrations through aggressive behavior, not knowing how to channel their emotions positively.
Our Services
At FETE, we provide a comprehensive range of education services and programs designed to support and empower students:
- Basic and Comprehensive Consultations: Understanding each student’s unique needs and challenges to provide targeted support.
- One-on-one education Coaching & Mentorship: Guidance and support to help students thrive academically and personally.
- Tutoring in ELA: Enhancing language arts skills for better communication and comprehension.
- Programs & Workshops: Promoting collaboration and social skills through interactive learning. Flexible learning options are available both remotely and in person to suit different needs.
Outcomes
Our curriculum is designed to impart the following lessons:
Physical:
- Anatomy, Nutrition, and Health Education – Educating students on the importance of physical health, proper nutrition, and understanding their bodies.
- Addressing the area that impacts Attention and Focus: Improving concentration and academic performance.
Emotional:
- Emotional Regulation: Teaching students how to manage their emotions effectively.
- Suicide Prevention: Providing resources and support to ensure mental well-being.
- Trauma-Informed Education: Addressing and supporting students who have experienced trauma.
Mental/Academic:
- Black Liberation: Empowering students with a strong sense of identity and cultural pride.
- Social Emotional Learning: Developing skills in emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social interactions.
- Self-Awareness: Helping students understand their strengths and areas for growth.
- Personal Development: Fostering a growth mindset and lifelong learning.
Social:
- Anti-Bullying: Creating a safe and supportive environment for all students.
- Social Skills: Enhancing interpersonal skills for better relationships
Spiritual:
- Connection: understanding one’s self and relationship to nature.
- Discernment: guidance to make the best decision for yourself and others.
- Enrichment: practices such as deep breathing exercises, gratitude, and journaling, that promote overall well-being.
We Are the Solution
At FETE, we believe in a holistic and individualized approach to education. Our pedagogy and methodology are designed to address the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive the attention and support they deserve. Here’s why we stand out:
- Individual Attention: Unlike overcrowded classrooms, we give each child the individual attention they need to thrive.
- Respect and Dignity: Our teachers model respect and dignity, earning respect rather than demanding it.
- Pride and Goal Setting: We instill pride in our students and encourage them to set and achieve their goals.
- Collective Achievement: We reward collective achievement, fostering a sense of community and teamwork.
- Meeting Students Where They Are: We meet students at their current level and help them grow from there.
- Interdisciplinary Content: Our team creates interdisciplinary education content centered on the interests of individual students.
- Cultural Awareness: We encourage students to be adaptive, well-rounded, and flexible while being culturally aware of their heritage.
- Cultivating Friendships: We help students cultivate meaningful friendships and social connections.
- Real-World Relevance: Our education deals with real-world issues, preparing students for life beyond the classroom.
We aim to:
- Inspire the soul
- Encourage independent thinking
- Empower students to achieve their fullest potential.
Research
Personalized learning - Lessons are created & tailored to the unique strengths, gifts and interests of each student.
Resource
Our teaching philosophy fosters awareness, critical thinking, decision-making, imagination, and innovation.
Retreat
Compassionate and respectful learning environment reinforces teamwork and upliftment among instead of competition.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child - We work alongside...
Parents
Advocates of marginalized groups and children
Concerned community members
Representatives of schools or institutions
Your educational journey begins here with a consultation!
Finding Empowerment Through Education LLC.
Empowering 21st century Black Students
Join Us
- Do you work with children who are overwhelmed with schoolwork and struggling to keep up?
- Do you see students feeling isolated or disconnected in their school environment?
- Are some children finding it hard to make friends or fit in?
- Do you notice that some students feel misunderstood by their teachers or peers?
- Are you dealing with children who have experienced bullying or are taking out their frustrations on others?
- Do you want to help them develop better social skills and emotional regulation?
Our goal is to instill and sustain a love of learning in children by inspiring an appreciation of nature and virtues. As children develop, we want them empowered to create and contribute to productive and life-sustaining activities in recreation and service.
Take the first step towards a brighter future for your child!
During your consultation we will:
- Engage in a Conversation: Assess factors affecting academic progress, including current education standards, grades, strengths, and challenges.
- Synthesize Information: Survey the student to understand their strengths and challenges.
- Create Personalized Empowerment Plans: Deliver tailored high-level recommendations for students to implement, ensuring their academic and personal growth.
Who We Are
Facts about FETE
Our Team
At FETE, our team is dedicated to transforming education and empowering the next generation. Our diverse group of educators, mentors, and innovators brings a wealth of experience and passion to our mission. Meet some of our key team member:
Lori Michelle Chambers – Founder and Visionary: Lori’s journey began as a Black child with little expectations or special guidance toward her success. She struggled to fit in and express herself, suffering from anxiety and depression at a young age. These challenges carried into her adulthood, leaving a feeling of inadequacy within many that she has worked to overcome.
It has become her life’s work to address these nuanced and pervasive feelings within Black students.
Lori graduated with a BA in English from Clark Atlanta University and holds a certification as a Certified Peer Specialist. She is also a published author of “Remember and Transform,” available in print and ebook through Amazon and Kindle. Her detailed account of attending Philadelphia’s public schools highlights the flaws in the current education system.
It serves as a case study in contemporary pedagogy of the oppressed, family structure, and strategies to overcome systemic obstacles. Lori’s work aims to uplift Black people and oppressed individuals worldwide, fostering a culture of learning and empowerment.
Our Purpose
At FETE, we are pioneering a new era in education by creating an innovative infrastructure for the future. Our mission is to revolutionize how education is delivered and experienced, effectively engaging students of all ages. We aim to inspire the soul, encourage independent thinking, and empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential.
Our Mission
To remove the social and economic restraints of poor education. FETE helps marginalized people, especially children, have a better quality of life by providing direct and individualized education
Our Vision
To restore a standard of excellence and a support system that fosters collective advancement and personal growth in people.
A Glace Of Conversations
Lori talked to 10th and 11th-grade students at Grady High School about decision-making; one of the many life skills included in FETE’s core curriculum.