What is the Create Your Future Program?
The CYF Program helps racialized students to progress through school, and overcome the challenges they face in the education system. The program is a run by a CYF counsellor who provides support on a day-to-day basis in their secondary school.
The program works because it helps to build meaningful relationships and provide young people with the time, attention and counselling that they might need to develop the skills necessary for contributing meaningfully to society.
Interventions in each program are tailored for each student's individual needs, and include such things as:
- Counselling
- ​Community involvement and field trips
- Monthly group and regular one-on-one meetings
- Career guidance and planning
- Help with resumes and finding a job
- Tutoring
The CYF program helps students to set goals, ​achieve personal growth, ​realize their full potential, identify appropriate career options, ​achieve academic growth and develop job search and interview skills.
Graduation Coach for Black Students
Natalie Browning-Morgan |
As a secondary teacher and the Graduation Coach for Black Students, Natalie works from a holistic approach and framework, to provide intensive and culturally responsive support and advocacy to Black, African and Caribbean students’ and their families. The goal of the program is to develop approaches to empower students and see students through graduation, while developing purposeful transition strategies to support their desired post-secondary programs/pathways. In her current role, Natalie also helps coordinate and facilitate the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú’s Create Your Future (CYF) Program, and the Black, African and Caribbean (B.A.C.) Tutoring Program. Two innovative educational support programs designed to better serve racialized, marginalized, and in-risk students. At her core, Natalie is a social justice activist, both locally and globally, with a focus on civil rights, human rights, women's rights, and dismantling anti-Black racism. Natalie is a co-founder of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÐþ»ú’s Black Staff Equity Alliance (BSEA), which is an organization that works to dismantle anti-Black racism in education.
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Create Your Future Advisor Profiles
Emily Ackle: Walkerville Collegiate Institute |
She has experience working with Big Brothers Big sisters Windsor leading and creating programs targeted at marginalized and racialized youth. She created therapeutic programs, planned weekly sessions, and managed and coordinated groups. As a support worker at community living, Emily provided physical, emotional and social support to the individual she supported. As a Create Your Future Advisor, Emily works to create a safe space for her students that empowers them to excel in their studies, realize their full potential, build positive connections and foster meaningful relationships.
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Olivia Michael: Honourable W.C. Kennedy Collegiate |
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Maya Menear: Westview Freedom Academy |
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Clarese Carter: Leamington District Secondary School |
With her background as a Child and Youth Worker, Clarese is skilled at fostering positive development. Her approach is empathetic, patient, and finely tuned to create a supportive and understanding environment. With a person-centered approach Clarese ensures their individual needs are addressed for academic and personal growth. For students and parents, Clarese is supportive and resourceful. She helps navigate the complexities of academic life while addressing social and emotional challenges. Her role extends to being a liaison, connecting families with essential community resources and providing guidance tailored to each students unique situation. Teachers and staff will find Clarese an ally in understanding student dynamics, particularly with those experiencing barriers to success. Her insights and strategies enhance the school's capacity to create an inclusive and nurturing educational environment. Ready to connect with Clarese Carter? Reach out through EDSBY or email [email protected] for appointments and guidance. Clarese is here to support our school's journey towards inclusive excellence.
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Ronald Jeffries: W.F. Herman Academy |
Phone number: 519-255-3200 Office extension: 30632 Home School site: W.F Herman Academy Secondary School Additional School Supports: Amherstburg Elementary, Belle River Secondary, Coronation, David Maxwell, David Suzuki, Davis, Essex Secondary, Ford City, Forest Glade, North Star, Princess Elizabeth, W.F Herman Academy Elementary |
Black, African and Caribbean Tutoring Program
The B.A.C Tutoring program has five tutors who provide academic support to grade 7-12 students in a wide array of subject areas. This program currently runs virtually. Students that join are entitled to 20 hours of tutoring support.
Students who may benefit from the B.A.C Tutoring Program can be referred by contacting Sheri Gaetz at [email protected].