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Tucson Educational Empowerment for Minorities

Empowering African American youth through education and mentorship.

Tucson Educational Empowerment for Minorities (TEEM) is committed to empowering African American middle and high school students by providing exposure to professionals, historical colleges, and opportunities beyond their immediate environment.

 

Through mentorship, educational tours, and skill-building programs, we inspire youth to pursue higher education, develop essential skills, and unlock their full potential.

What We Stand For

TEEM Mission Statement

Provide direction for minority youth to pursue an education, obtain skills that empower their lives, and strengthen their knowledge.
Empower parents to become active agents for their child’s education and skill development.
To prepare our African American children to meet the challenges of the 21st century, because “The Children Shall Lead.”

 
Diversity

We support diversity and equality for all individuals irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.
We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

 
TEEM Goals
 

  • Coach, encourage and direct young minorities to enter college.

  • Assist with course selection needed to qualify for entry into college.

  • Assist with college prep course selection throughout middle and high school.

  • Provide assistance in preparation for standardized testing that is required for college admission.

  • Empower and educate parents on the strategies necessary to navigate the educational system, to be observant, and see what children can become.

  • Provide options for continued education.

  • Prepare children to become effective learners.

  • Create an atmosphere of self-worth and build self-esteem.

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Meet Our Team

Marie Cephers

President

Tyrone Cephers

Vice-President

Janet Harvey

Treasurer

Barbara Mosley

Secretary

Ken Alexander

Board Member

Carl Bedford

Board Member

Aleenah Brown

Board Member

Paul Brown

Board Member

Ron Burton

Board Member

Adrian Joe

Board Member

Brianna McClendon

Board Member

Belinda Stevens- Matthews

Board Members

Brianna Stevens

Board Members

Mary Yarbrough

Board Members

Collaborations

We value partnerships that support our mission to empower African American youth through education and mentorship.

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Donate Today

Your gift helps transform lives.

By donating to TEEM, you’re investing in education, empowerment, and a brighter future for the students and communities we serve—every dollar makes a difference.

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Tucson Educational Empowerment  for Minorities

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Non Profit 501(c)3 Organization

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