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Empowering Teen Families for Li felong Success
Sweet Cravings GALA
2015
Saturday, March 28 to benefit the Margaret Hudson Program
One Program • Two Locations TULSA ACADEMIC CAMPUS, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND WIC CLINIC 1136 S. Allegheny Ave.,Tulsa, OK 74112 Enrollment: 918-833-9860, Fax: 918-833-9875 Email: roarkso@tulsaschools.org
BROKEN ARROW ACADEMIC CAMPUS AND WIC CLINIC 751 W. Knoxville,Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Enrollment: 918-251-2647 Fax: 918-251-2661
OWASSO WIC CLINIC
8361 N. Owasso Expressway, Suite C Owasso, OK 74055, 918-272-2460
MHP’S MISSION
The Margaret Hudson Program provides comprehensive academic and family support services to help teen mothers succeed in life and parent healthy families.
MHP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michelle Sutton, Board President Attorney, Self-employed
Trish Allison, Residential Specialist Coldwell Banker Select John Grammer, III, Director of Operations Hire Right, Inc. Jeannie McDaniel, State of Oklahoma House of Representatives John Nettles, M.D., Retired Physician Christian A. Oliva, President & Owner Oliva’s Speech Therapy LLC Kimberly D. Owens, Director of Continuous Improvement, Bama Companies Monica Paul, Intern, Long Term Capacity Manager, ONEOK Scott Reeves, Senior Vice President UMB Bank Jamesha Williams, Board Secretary Occupational Health Manager, City of Tulsa Denice Willison, Business Development Manager, TriNet
LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY. Please remember Margaret Hudson Program in your will or trust. If you have included us in your will or trust, we would like to thank you for your support. Please contact Dayna Smith, Chief Financial Officer to let us know of your gift.
IN THIS ISSUE Sweet Cravings Fundraising Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sweet Cravings Sponsorship Levels and Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MHP Board President, Ms. Michelle Sutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MHP Executive Director, Dr. Genell Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sun Life Financial Rising Star Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tributes to Michaelena “Mickie” Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BA Medical Center Foundation Gift of Kindness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MHP News Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Our Sincere Thank You to Our Financial Supporters The Margaret Hudson Program graciously acknowledges the receipt of generous grant awards and donations from our financial supporters beginning July 1, 2014. Charitable contributions were received from the following donors and supporters: Broken Arrow Community Development Block Grant Broken Arrow Medical Center Foundation/St. Francis Foundation DaTran Corporation Hille Foundation Kaleidoscope Foundation Kiwanis Club of Tulsa Sun Life Financial Tulsa Institute of Real Estate Management The Zarrow Families Foundation John Steele Zink Foundation
Your gift through planned giving can help support the mission of the Margaret Hudson Program for generations to come. For more information contact Dayna Smith, CFO at SmithDa3@tulsaschools.org.
The Margaret Hudson Program is a nonprofit, Tulsa Area United Way Partner Agency www.margarethudson.org www.facebook.com/ MargaretHudsonProgram
Margaret Hudson Program’s Broken Arrow campus.
Sweet Cravings How sweet it is! Sweet Cravings Fundraiser to benefit the Margaret Hudson Program
GALA
2015
Here’s a sweet date to put on your calendar!
Saturday, March 28, 2015, 7-10 pm DoubleTree Hotel-Warren Place, 6110 S. Yale Ave. Patrons are invited to indulge themselves at the annual Sweet Cravings fundraising event for the Margaret Hudson Program (MHP). Returning in all its sweet glory, patrons will be tempted by sweets and desserts from Tulsa’s finest restaurants and confectionaries. Savory hors d’oeuvres will be catered by the DoubleTree Hotel. About Margaret Hudson Program Sweet Cravings event proceeds will support the comprehensive academic, childcare, healthcare and social support services the Margaret Hudson Program provides to pregnant and parenting teen mothers. MHP helps teen mothers achieve healthy pregnancies, raise healthy infants and learn child development concepts. Our programs and services prepare students to support stable, nurturing and self-supporting families. Sweets, Food and Entertainment A silent auction will feature baskets filled with themed goodies such as sports events, weekend getaways, spa and beauty retreats and dinner parties. Patrons will be entertained in style with jazz performed by the Sounds of Music Orchestra Little Big Band. KOTV news anchor Lori Fullbright will serve as emcee. A cash bar will be available. Adults only – no one under 21; cocktail attire. Parking is complimentary and valet parking will be available. Honorary Co-Chairs – Dr. Jorge Gonzalez and his wife, Gloria Kelley Gonzalez The Sweet Cravings 2015 Honorary Co-Chairs are Dr. Gonzalez and his wife, Gloria Kelley Gonzalez. Jorge and Gloria have five children and two dogs. Dr. Gonzalez serves on staff at St. John Medical Center as a neurologist. Owner of the GKG and Associates executive search firm, Gloria is a recognized business leader, recruiter and outplacement expert. She is also the Co-founder of BEST MLI, a Christian-based executive leadership program. For more information about the Sweet Cravings fundraiser or to read the bios of the Dr. and Mrs. Gonzalez, please visit our website: www.margarethudson.org/sweet-cravings. See sponsorship form on page 4 or become a sponsor or buy a ticket online: Individual tickets to Sweet Cravings are $75. Event sponsorships packages are available, ranging from $250 to $20,000. Visit: https://margarethudson.ejoinme.org/SweetCravingsSponsorship2015. For more information contact: Dr. Genell Coleman, MHP Executive Director, (918) 833-9865, colemge@tulsaschools.org MHP FALL-WINTER 2014-2015
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2015 Sweet Cravings Sponsorship Levels and Tickets Saturday, March 28, 2015 – DoubleTree Hotel at Warren Place Benefiting the Margaret Hudson Program Presenting Sponsor – $20,000 Create your own customized sponsorship choosing your favorite sweets and benefits Enjoy all the benefits below and make this a very special evening for you and your guests Champagne & Chocolate Covered Strawberries Sponsor – $10,000 Reserved tables for 16, a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine at your tables Enjoy champagne and chocolate covered strawberries served to your guests Personal concierge service for your guests at your tables Name on cover of evening’s guest program Crème Brulee Sponsor – $5,000 Reserved tables for 12, a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine at your tables Personal concierge service for your guests at your tables Cheesecake Sponsor – $2,500 Reserved table for 8, a bottle of red wine and a bottle of white wine at your table Chocolate Mousse Sponsor – $1,500 Reserved seating for 6 Cupcake Sponsor – $500 Reserved seating for 2 Individual Patron – $250 All sponsors receive: Patron Party for individual patrons and all sponsors to be announced. Sponsor’s guests each receive 2 drink tickets for the beverage of their choice. Sponsor name included in all publicity, shown on screen in ballroom during the event, on signage at the event, listed in the evening’s guest program and in Margaret Hudson Program’s newsletter and website sponsorship list. Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Organization ____________________________________ Organization web address ______________________ Please print how you would like to appear on pertinent publicity Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________ Fax ______________________ Email _________________________________
Individual ticket – $75 each x __________ number of tickets. I am unable to attend and/or be a sponsor this year, however please accept my gift of $______________ to support the Margaret Hudson Program. ______ Check payable to Margaret Hudson Program is enclosed. $________ Amount of check. ______ Please bill my credit card number: _____________________________________ Expiration date: ____________ Visa, MasterCard and Discover only Signature:_______________________________________________________ Questions? Contact Dr. Genell Coleman, Executive Director, (918) 833-9865, colemge@tulsaschools.org Mail form to: Margaret Hudson Program, 1136 S. Allegheny Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112 or online registration: https://margarethudson.ejoinme.org/SweetCravingsSponsorship2015
Leading the way
MHP Board President Ms. Michelle Sutton
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s the President of the Margaret Hudson Board of Directors, Michelle Sutton is a strong and unwavering advocate of the organization’s commitment to provide educational and supportive social services to pregnant and parenting teens living in the Tulsa metropolitan area. Michelle decided to get involved at the Margaret Hudson Program (MHP) after taking one of MHP’s “Baby Steps” tours. She joined the MHP Board of Directors and four months later was asked to serve as the President of the Board. Now beginning her third year as President, Michelle has invested countless hours working to strengthen the MHP Board, the organization and its programs. She recently spoke to MHP’s pregnant and parenting teens at their fall Leadership Conference, where she shared her personal story about overcoming obstacles to success.
Michelle is a fourth generation native of Broken Arrow and is a graduate of Broken Arrow High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Oklahoma State University and her law degree from the University of Oklahoma. While in law school, she clerked for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section. Michelle was the Legislative Liaison for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture for more than five years. After leaving government service, Michelle started her own consulting company in 2003. She has had great success providing services to a wide range of clients at both the state and federal levels. Her professional services include legislative lobbying, legal analysis and grassroots coordination. Michelle’s expertise has been invaluable to the successful passage
Dr. Genell Coleman, MHP Executive Director, and MHP Board of Directors President, Michelle Sutton, accept the $50,000 Sun Life Rising Star Award.
of numerous Oklahoma legislative measures, including bills for the American Cancer Society that authorized the recycling of unused prescription drugs from nursing homes, mandated insurance coverage of annual gynecological examinations and secured state matching funds for breast health examinations. Michelle is committed to achieving successful outcomes for her clients and she recognizes the importance of working both proactively and defensively to resolve legislative challenges. In addition to her work as an attorney and legislative consultant, Michelle serves as an Adjunct Professor at Rogers State University where she teaches Administrative Law and American Government. Michelle is a member of Leadership Oklahoma, Class XVIII. Graduates of Leadership Oklahoma work together as a dynamic network to leverage their shared commitment to service to energize Oklahomans and positively shape Oklahoma’s future.
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Dr. Genell Coleman – A Perfect Choice for MHP’s New Executive Director
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Dr. Genell Coleman, MHP Executive Director with a student’s child.
hough she’s new to the Executive Director’s office, Dr. Genell Coleman is not new to the Margaret Hudson Program (MHP) or to public school education. Taking the reins as the new ED at MHP is a natural role for which Dr. Coleman is well prepared – she has served as Principal
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of MHP’s Broken Arrow campus since 2008 and has 37 years of public education experience. Speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, MHP Board President Michelle Sutton strongly endorses Dr. Coleman’s rise to the top. “In her service as Principal of the Margaret Hudson Program in Broken Arrow,
Dr. Coleman has long been a strong advocate for MHP and we are excited by the experience and enthusiasm she brings to the Director position.” Her decision to join the Margaret Hudson organization was a natural decision for Dr. Coleman. It has always been a passion of hers to help young people – helping transform lives and prepare them for a better future, full of promise and potential. At MHP, Dr. Coleman says, “We measure success by starting with the end goals in mind and then work daily toward accomplishing those goals.” Key MHP goals are to “have a 100% student graduation rate and to increase the post graduation educational opportunities of our students.” Born and raised in Louisiana, Dr. Coleman has been a Broken Arrow resident since 1983. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Grambling State University and her Master’s Degree from Louisiana Tech University. Dr. Coleman received her Doctorate in Education from Oral Roberts University and received her certification as a secondary school principal from Northeastern State University-University Center at Tulsa (UCAT). Dr. Genell Coleman is the proud mother of four grown children and seven grandchildren. She has been the wife of a devoted husband for nearly 40 years. She and her husband maintain close ties with their many family relations, in their church and in the community.
Sun Life Financial Rising Star Awards
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Building stronger futures through education
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oard members, staff and students at the Margaret Hudson Program all express their sincere gratitude to Sun Life Financial for honoring MHP and MHP senior Kamesha Boykin as this year’s Tulsa recipients of Sun Life Rising Star Awards. Thank you, thank you, Sun Life! During a special pre-game ceremony on November 9 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Oklahoma City Thunder assisted in the presentation of four giant checks to Oklahoma Sun Life Rising Star award recipients. Sun Life Employee Benefits Representative Daniel Lucas surprised two students with a $5,000 scholarship for college and recognized two nonprofit organizations with a $50,000 grant. MHP received the Tulsa $50,000 Rising Star award nonprofit organizational award and MHP Senior Kamesha Boykin received a $5,000 Rising Star college scholarship. Sun Life also presented a $50,000 organizational award to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County and a $5,000 scholarship to Oklahoma City student Eric McGee. The Rising Star scholarships were given to exemplary students nominated by each of the nonprofit organizations that received Rising Star awards. The Sun Life Rising Star Awards program is dedicated to improving educational opportunities for students and education-based nonprofit organizations that support them in America’s
under-served metropolitan areas. Now in its fifth year, Sun Life recognizes the remarkable achievements of all Sun Life Rising Star Awards recipients, and celebrates these exceptional students and organizations for their continued dedication to education. Sun Life Financial has committed nearly $5 million to a total of 86 students and 79 nonprofit organizations in 16 different cities across the country. In 2014, Sun Life provided $660,000 in grants, scholarships and other resources to outstanding organizations and students in Boston, Nashville, San Francisco, south Florida, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. “We’re committed to investing in the health of our communities through
initiatives like our Sun Life Rising Star Awards program,” said Dan Fishbein, President, Sun Life Financial U.S. “Today’s student scholarship recipients have overcome great obstacles to achieve success. These remarkable individuals and the nonprofit organizations that comprise this year’s class of Sun Life Rising Star Award recipients inspire us all and we look forward to seeing the positive impact that the collective efforts of all our Rising Star recipients will have on their local communities and beyond.” Sun Life Financial is a leading U.S. provider of employee benefits and has a mission to help people protect what they love about their lives by achieving lifetime financial security.
MHP Senior Kamesha Boykin beams with joy after receiving a $5,000 Rising Star college scholarship from Sun Life Financial.
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Tributes to Michaelena “Mickie” Taylor An inspirational MHP alumni, taken from us too soon. Died December 17, 2014 at 43 years of age in an auto accident. “Today, Broken Arrow lost someone who was not only a tremendous asset for our community, but a wonderful person. We are all deeply saddened by her passing. Mickie Taylor had an unrivaled passion for her hometown and worked tirelessly to grow and improve it. Her zeal for life and her high-energy approach to work will be sorely missed. In her role as Vice President of Government Affairs, Mickie played a crucial role in many of the developments in Broken Arrow these past years.” – Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Mickie Coxen Taylor was a BA classmate, a colleague, a MHP mom and a friend. While it is impossible to define Mickie or capture her true zest for life, this is my short tribute to her. She was a self-made woman. She had a Master’s in Environmental Science and was a dedicated conservationist with a special affection for owls. She was a friend to many and an inspiration to many more. She had a highly successful career, she had style and she was a true champion for her Broken Arrow community. But her most important title was “Mom to her sons Bryce and Garrett.” – Michelle Sutton, President of the MHP Board When Mickie enrolled at the Margaret Hudson Program, she was quiet and shy. She was a very bright student and said she wanted to be a pediatrician – a very lofty goal. As she became acquainted with the program and students, she became comfortable and made friends. Later I realized I was seeing a withdrawn young mother to be – embarrassed because she was pregnant. But that never changed her goals of high school graduation and a college degree. Mickie did change her major and we didn’t see her for several years. She was busy with being a single mom and going to school. Once she finished school and got a job, she would pop in occasionally with little Bryce or at least give me a picture. Then I began to see the Mickie that was hidden in high school – an outgoing, smart young woman who could reach the goals she had set for herself and conquer any obstacle in her path both personally and professionally. – Jo Ann Beirg, Retired MHP Principal Mickie Coxen came to my English 12 class from an Honors class at Broken Arrow High School. MHP did not offer advanced classes, but she was determined to complete her senior year with Honors English on her transcript. We worked out a special arrangement, including extra requirements for her research project, with her BAHS teacher so Mickie could attain that credit that was so important to her. Her determination foretold the bright, achieving woman she would become. – Beverly Schwarzkopf, retired MHP Teacher
You can honor Mickie too – A “Mickie Taylor College Scholarship Memorial” has been established for MHP high school graduates. Contributions may be made to the “Margaret Hudson Program - Mickie Taylor Scholarship Fund,” 751 W. Knoxville, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
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Mickie, you had a way. That is what you always said, “I make my own way,” and that is exactly what you did. You told me the same thing. “Girl, you know how we do it. We make our own way.” And we did. As our babies came kicking and screaming into this world, you and I were both kicking and screaming, reaching for life and reaching for our goals. We both made our way to each other, around 2005 when we met at Margaret Hudson, both as former students, as successful women, as board members for the school that gave both of us what we needed as young mothers. Instantly we became soul sisters. I knew your pain, your heartache, your heartbreak and you knew mine. But we never let any of that break us. We didn’t have to “take this or that,” you would tell me. And girl, sometimes your independence would shock me – yet I would just say to myself, “that is my girl.” I can’t even selfishly think that you were just my girl because there are so many
that felt a special connection to you. In many ways, you showed people how to live, how to embrace the moment, because tomorrow is not promised. For all the young girls out there, pregnant and alone, your legacy will show them they can make their own way. For all the women out there, your life has shown them, they can switch gears, like you did in so many ways. They can live their lives in color, not black and white. They can fall down and get back up. You’ve given so many people hope. You gave me an incredible loving friendship. You have loved so many, inspired so many. And so, I just say, good job my friend, you did what you were put here to do – by finding your own way. Love always from here to eternity. – Kim Jackson, KTUL Reporter
Broken Arrow Medical Center Foundation Gift of Kindness The Margaret Hudson Program celebrated the receipt of a belated, but very generous Christmas gift, when a $50,000 donation was received from the Broken Arrow Medical Center Foundation – now operating as the Saint Francis Foundation. The Board of Directors and Members of the Saint Francis Foundation made their last community grants in December 2014 prior to merging with the William K. Warren Foundation. Over a history of many years, the nonprofit Warren Foundation has contributed gifts and bequests to various charitable entities, nonprofit organizations and community chests. The $50,000 award was given in support of the mission and good work of MHP. In making the grant, the St. Francis Foundation expressed its appreciation of the valuable contributions the Margaret Hudson Program has made to the community over the years. The grant is to be used
exclusively in support of MHP’s Broken Arrow campus. The MHP Board of Directors and staff express their most sincere thanks to the Broken Arrow Medical Center and the Saint Francis Foundations for
their very generous support provided to the teen mothers, infants and toddlers served at the MHP campus in Broken Arrow, which operates in partnership with Broken Arrow Public Schools.
On behalf of the St. Francis Foundation, Gregory S. Graham, Chairman of the Board, First National Bank & Trust Co. of Broken Arrow, presents a $50,000 check to MHP Executive Director Dr. Genell Coleman, as MHP Broken Arrow Principal Melissa Galloway (far right) and Broken Arrow Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Janet Dunlop (far left), look on. Smiles of appreciation were widely shared by all. MHP FALL-WINTER 2014-2015
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MHP NEWS BRIEFS
United Way Day of Caring volunteers at MHP – Tulsa Campus.
United Way’s Day of Caring
Association, Jim Norton Toyota, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa Tech, Williams and VanGuard. The Margaret Hudson Program is proud As part of the Day of Caring, MHP and appreciative to be a Tulsa Area students participated in various sessions United Way (TAUW) member agency. with volunteers, including scrapbooking, On September 5, 2014, MHP students makeup and healthy hair, manicures and spent the United Way’s Day of Caring professional photos. Some students interacting and sharing with 96 comlearned the basics of Auto 101. The munity volunteers. TAUW volunteers volunteers also completed outside beautification projects, storage shed reorganization and indoor facility cleaning. Thank you to all of the companies and their employees who worked so hard contributing their time to MHP! Involvement in the Day of Caring helps develop teamwork and build morale among employees while they give back to the community and the 60 Tulsa area United Way partner agencies that serve them. Volunteers get a hands-on opportunity Caring. of y Da on ge Clary Sage Colle by n tio en to see how their United att ir ha Students got their Way contributions help our community. The Tulsa Area United Way works to advance the common good who contributed their time to MHP were by focusing on the three building blocks of employees of AVB Bank, Broken Arrow a better quality of life - education, health/ Public Schools, Clary Sage College, Indian safety and financial stability. Nations Professional Photographers
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Making Plans for College On September 8, 2014 all Tulsa Public Schools senior students were invited to the “Go to College Fair,” held at the University of Tulsa Reynolds Center. The fair is a new and innovative way for Tulsa Public Schools seniors to meet and speak with more than a 100 college recruiters from across the nation. Margaret Hudson seniors were able to find out about college admission requirements, financial aid and academic opportunities. The college representatives were very helpful and generous with informational handouts and small gifts for MHP’s senior students.
“Go to College Fair,” held at the University of Tulsa Reynol ds Center.
Community Health Awareness Fair MHP was invited to attend the Community Health Awareness Fair that was held at Webster High School on the evening of Thursday, November 6. This event was free and open to the public. Both the students and parents of Webster High, as well as those in the community, came out to learn about health, fitness, diet and a variety of programs that serve the Tulsa community. They visited multiple booths, participated in a Zumba session and were treated to nutritious snacks. MHP set up an information table showcasing the agency’s one-of-a-kind program. It was pleasantly surprising to find out how many people were familiar with MHP because their friends or family members attended the program, some more than two decades ago. MHP Executive Director Dr. Coleman, along with Betina Tillman, Chief Operations Officer and Mezyuneh Scott, Volunteer Coordinator, represented MHP. The event provided a perfect opportunity to remind Tulsans that MHP is a mainstay in our community in the provision of academic and supportive services for pregnant and parenting teen mothers.
Culinary Vocational Treat Broken Arrow-MHP students recently visited the Tulsa Public Schools Nathan Hale Bistro for a lesson on etiquette. This was a “hands-on silverware” class for the students as they enjoyed a delicious four-course meal prepared by Hale culinary students. MHP students learned napkin folding, table setting, mannerism, posture, male chivalry and proper tipping.
Tulsa Publi ently visited the HP students rec -M row Ar en ok Br etiquette. o for a lesson on Nathan Hale Bistr
The Hale Bistro restaurant is an integral part of the program and gives the culinary students first-hand experience in all aspects of operating and managing a restaurant. All food served at The Bistro is prepped, cooked and served by Hale High School students. Many of the Hale culinary students work parttime within the food industry while balancing schoolwork. Next year, many of the program’s graduating seniors plan to attend Tulsa’s Platt College Culinary Arts School.
Student Lead ership Fall Co nference com petit
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Fall MHP Student Leadership Conference In prior years, MHP has held a Student Leadership Conference every spring, but beginning this year, a Fall Conference was also Family time at the Thanksgiving table. held on Friday, October 31 at the Broken Arrow future needs, respond to bullying and build Public Schools (BAPS) self-esteem. Central on Main Ballroom. Small and large group interactive sesThe Student Leadership Conference sions were facilitated by Oklahoma Center began with opening comments by MHP for Community and Justice (OCCJ) staff. Executive Director Dr. Genell Coleman The sessions explored a range of topics to and Dr. Jarod Mendenhall, BAPS help the young women grow to become Superintendent. In his welcome to the responsible adults and good providers for MHP students, Dr. their children – a big thank you to OCCJ for Mendenhall acknowlleading these sessions. At lunch, students edged the attendance listened to a talk by guest speaker Michelle of Ms. Shannon Turner, Sutton, a practicing attorney and President (BAPS) Director of of the MHP Board of Directors. Ms. Sutton Secondary Instruction. shared her personal story about overcomThe conference took ing obstacles to success. the MHP students out of the classroom for the day to participate in Thanksgiving Thank You unique learning opporMHP Broken Arrow campus enjoyed a tunities to strengthen Thanksgivng dinner compliments of the self-sufficiency and Kiwanis Club of Tulsa. Tulsa Job Corps life skills. Students served a Thanksgiving meal at the MHP received education Tulsa Campus. on how to plan for c Schools
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Be a MHP Volunteer MHP appreciates our caring community members who serve as our volunteers. There are a variety of ways for you to serve, helping us empower teen families for lifelong success. One special way to volunteer is to become a mentor. Mentors have a significant role in our student’s lives because they are trusted individuals who are caring friends that model leadership and community involvement. They are people with positive attitudes who can motivate and nurture students. Volunteer Opportunities: • Mentor • Tutor • Classroom Education Assistant • Life Skills or Career Choices Guest Presenter • Child Care Assistant “Hugger” • Special Events and other opportunities
2015 Tour and Orientation Schedule Tours held Fridays at 2:00 pm
Tulsa March 27 April 10 May 8
Broken Arrow March 6 April 17 May 15
For more information about Baby Steps Tours and volunteering, please contact Margaret Hudson Program’s Volunteer Coordinator by email: scottme@tulsaschools.org or by calling our Tulsa Campus at 918-833-9860 or Broken Arrow Campus at 918-251-2647.
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