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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
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Coach, encourage and direct young minorities to enter college.
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Assist with course selection needed to qualify for entry into college.
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Assist with college prep course selection throughout middle and high school.
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Provide assistance in preparation for standardized testing that is required for college admission.
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Empower and educate parents on the strategies necessary to navigate the educational system, to be observant, and see what children can become.
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Provide options for continued education.
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Prepare children to become effective learners.
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Create an atmosphere of self-worth and build self-esteem.

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


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