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AHEAD Staff

The AHEAD Coordinator is Michelle Olson. According to Dr. Dan Throgmorton, Vice President of Economic & Community Development, “Michelle’s dedication to and understanding of families on welfare is unsurpassed.” Her experience involves working from a policy level with at-risk families in at least three states. Her work as a student advocate and policy maker put her in a unique position to fill gaps that often exist among these groups.


Kassandra SneedKasandra Sneed has an Associates Degree in Human Service Specialist from CSTCC. She has been trained as a certified facilitator in survival skills for Women, Parent Project and PACE curriculum all of which empower AHEAD students to move forward. She has past experience and training in counseling those with self-destructive addictions. In the past ten years she has gained experience working with at risk adults and families. Over the past three years she has diligently given of herself in the classroom and on a one-on-one basis to the students that have come to Project AHEAD.


Tammy HostetterTammy Hostetter is a mentor/instructor who is a Human Service Specialist graduate from Chattanooga State. She is working towards her Bachelor’s of Social Work degree under the Chattanooga State/Southern Adventist University collaboration. She has worked with the AHEAD Program for over two years assisting clients in choosing manageable class schedules, work study positions and math tutoring.

 

AHEAD Good News…

Chattanoogan.com article
Results Report
Partnership with Howard

Benefits to Our Participants

  • Personal Growth and Development
  • Increased Self-Esteem
  • An expanded circle of support
  • A higher level of comfort in an academic setting
  • Belief in their abilities to attain a high goal
  • Significant financial assistance



The Person That Will Succeed In The AHEAD Program

  • A desire and willingness to change
  • A high level of personal responsibility, commitment, and motivation
  • A positive attitude
  • An ability to focus on opportunities and not obstacles
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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