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The Academy Of Unlimited Possibilities LLC. is a youth self-enrichment program designed to develop the character and skills needed to enhance social-emotional learning. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions.
Our mission is to equip every child with the vital tools to build a higher self-esteem and bridges to dreams beyond their enviroment. Our belief and motto is “Greatness is possible”. If we can awaken our children to their true potential, the greatness that lies within them, then we can help them make smarter decisions in life which is essential to our program. Know your worth, value your life and the lives of others, never lose sight of your goals and don’t do anything that could jeopardize them. These are a few of the core principles we emphasize to help them form a “GPS” (greatness positioning system) to navigate through life.
The philosophy of the academy is strategically introduced in six sequential modules:• Who Are You?
• Social Acceptance
• Substance Awareness
• The Greatness Inside of You
• Character Development
• It's Your Decision
Each module is designed to build character, self-awareness and life skills while providing a thought provoking activity. Module 1 is the foundation of the program. In this module we address the whole child: the mind, body and inner spirit/heart. We bring an awareness to the mind and thought processes and how it affects their emotions and decisions. The body is analyzed, just how magnificently created we are and the necessary foods and activities to keep us healthy. They are then guided through how to harness and utilize their inner intuitive sense, their individual GREATNESS!
Modules 2 through 6 address the issues of life, the outside world and how to effectively navigate through puberty. We also establish a platform on which our youth can appreciate and express their individual greatness.
The six modules are in alignment with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards.* Visual & Performing Arts=Standard 1.4 Aesthetic Responses & Critique Methodologies
* Comprehensive Health & Physical Education Standards=All Standards 2.1-2.6
* 21 Century Life & Careers=9.1,9.3,9.4C,9.4E,9.4J,9.4N,9.4P
* English Language Arts Standards=Reading/Literature, Integration of Knowledge & Ideas CCSS.ELA-Literacy R15.7
* Deeper Learning/Rubric VII
The program is coed and designed ideally for up to twelve students per group. Thus, allowing for maximum engagement. Upon the completion of the program the students and families will enjoy a Recognition/Graduation Ceremony.
Ms. Louise RountreeCEO & Founder
“Youth Development Specialist"
Louise Rountree was born and raised in Newark, N.J. and graduated Weequahic High School. She has been an educator for over twenty-five years, eleven of those years as a Substance Awareness Coordinator with Newark Public Schools. During this time she realized firsthand the severity of the needs of our youth. Thus, she founded The Academy of Unlimited Possibilities, LLC. It is a youth self-enrichment program designed to develop the character and skills needed to better social-emotional learning and behavior. The program spans from the fifth through the twelfth grades.
Her educational background is diverse: She holds an MBA from The Lubin School of Business, Pace University, New York, Certification Substance Awareness Coordinator/Licensure through the Department of Education state of New Jersey, Business Teacher Eligibility Department of Education state of New Jersey, Certified Professional Life Coach through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, Shrewsbury, New Jersey, in the process of completing Educational Supervision Certification, state of New Jersey, enrolled in Certification Program at Rutgers University for Social Emotional Learning & Character Development.
Louise is active in various organizations. She is a board member of the 1906 Education Foundation and Project “Yes You Can” a youth abstinence based program. She is a member of The Distinguished Women of the Obsidian Civic Club where she sponsors youth for the annual Debutante Ball. Their mission is to enhance youth with social skills, teach etiquette, help others through community service and give seniors the financial assistance needed to further their education. Louise is also an active member of The Newark Circle of Sisters an organization which honor women of excellence and provide youth scholarship, she also works as member of The NAACP.
Louise resides in East Orange, NJ. where she continues daily to educate, coach and motivate our youth.