UP - Unleashing Potential
Mission
To unleash the magnificient potential in children, families, and neighborhoods that leads to a just community for all.
IPE 4900
Agency Identified Goal
Student projects address this.
Topic TBD but may focus on STEM initiatives. Student teams should review past posters and projects to get a sense of the type of projects past teams have completed with Unleashing Potential; focus on student reflections and suggested future actions.
Services
Population
Early Childhood education, afterschool programs, and family programs
Programs
Afterschool Programs include fun, interactive, and creative activities in a supportive and safe environment.
The Early Education Program specifically provides activities and education for children form 6 months to Kindergarten.
Site Information
Site Since: 2013
Format: Hybrid
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Unleashing Potential at Caroline Mission -
Site Coordinator: Shantell, sgoldsby@upstl.org, +1 (314) 383 - 1733
Where to Meet: Please walk in the main entrance off of Caroline, and ask for the director
Parking/Entrance: Street parking is available
Initial In-Person Site Visit: 2/13 at 4pm
Dress Code: Business casual, no scrubs, no hats, no hoodies. Bring minimal personal items.
Project Focus:
Unleashing Potential - Afterschool Program at Atlas
Site Coordinators: Mr. Rice and Charlene
Site Coordinator Email: mrice@upstl.org ctemple@upstl.org
Initial In-Person Site Visit: 2/20 at 4pm.
Where to Meet: 400 S. 18th Street
Project Focus: TBD
Unleashing Potential - Strengthening Resilient Families Programs
Site Coordinator: Neisha Nelson
Site Coordinator Email: nnelson@upstl.org
Initial In-Person Site Visit: 2/13 at 4pm
Where to Meet:
Project Focus: Topic related to Mental Health and Intentional Self-Care (around meditation, yoga, or even a nutritious snack again for adults)
Unleashing Potential - Afterschool Program at Jackson Park (U-City)
Site Coordinator: Shawnica Andrews
Site Coordinator Email: sandrews@upstl.org
Initial In-Person Site Visit: 2/13 at 4pm
Where to Meet: 7400 Balson Ave, University City
Project Focus: TBD
Additional Contact: Gloria Hampton
Chief Program Officer
1000 N. Vandeventer, 2nd Floor
(located in the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being)
St. Louis, MO 63113
Site Visit Information
Initial Orientation: Tuesday, Feb 6 at 4pm via Microsoft Teams - required for all students
Site Visit Date: See in-person site visit information at each site.
Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 283 993 504 397
Passcode: MYbR3e
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Complete Documents BEFORE the Teams call. Email to wchatman@upstl.org
Volunteer Application (UPDATED FORM as of 1/30/24)
Volunteer - Family Care Safety Registry
Faculty Advisor Info
Karla Arnotti - Afterschool Program at Jackson Park (U City)
Adjunct Instructor
Nursing
Diane Malloy- Caroline Mission and Afterschool Program at Atlas
Assistant Professor Emeritus. Nursing School - Instruction.
School of Nursing
Kat Fossell, MFA, RYT, E-RYT-200/RYT-500/YACEP- Strengthing Resilient Families
Adjunct Instructor
kathleen.fossell@health.slu.edu