`` Sh FOHTA Leadership Welcome Board Chair: Dr. Carolyn Williams Executive Director: Louisa Strayhorn Chief Operating Officer: Stacey Lopez Board of Directors Pharrell, FOHTA Founder Dr. Carolyn Williams, Board Chair Stacey Lopez, Board Secretary Dr. John Waddell, Hampton University Natascha Brooks, PEMCCO, Inc Dollie McCown, NASA Retiree Denise Reynolds, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC Robin Frank, iamOTHER Brandon (SHAGGY) Stokes - Z104 Bob Miller, CEO, MSA Sam Brown, Attorney Joshua Head, Headstrate ENT Michelle Larkin, ManTech/NASA Dr Michael Summers, TCC Louisa Strayhorn, Exec. Director Financial Supporters & Partners P h Ron a Perelman r Foundation r e Lorraine l Schwartz l Jewelry , F O S H T A F o u Shaggy n d Advisory Board e Marco Martin, Graduate Student r D Dr. Gail Derrick, Dean Regent r University . C Dr. Alvin Schexnider, Consultant a Writer r Billie Reid, State Farm Insurance. o l Dollie McCown, SOI Coordinator y Toiya Sosa, GEICO n Mrs. Susie Whitehurst W Vanessa Hailey, Adj. Prof. TCC i l l THE MISSION of From One Hand To Another (FOHTA) is: Change the world one kid at a time by giving them the tools and resources to meet their unique potential.. THE VISION: Empower our children to learn through new technologies, arts, media and motivation 3 FOHTA NEWSLETTER vol. 2 Aug. 2014 Who We Are Academically Centered Technologically Advanced Globally Focused FOHTA FOUNDER From One Hand To Another (FOHTA) About the Founder is a 501 (C) 3 Not for Profit Foundation established in 1998 by Pharrell Williams for the From One Hand To Another (FOHTA) was founded by sole purpose of supporting the Pharrell Williams internationally known musical Resource Centers (PWRC) and its learning artist and producer, Pharrell programs developed for every one of the Williams in 2008 because he underserved youth between the ages of 7 and 20 in believed that every child at risk communities throughout the country. could be a success if only they had the right tools. Pharrell Williams grew up . At all of our sites we in Virginia Beach in the provide educational Seatack neighborhood. Times S.T.E.A.M.M (Science, were tough but his family was Technology, Engineering, strong and he was lucky Arts, Mathematics, and enough to find his tool for the Motivation) related tools future- music. That discovery needed for the future changed his life and is the success of children "When creative reason he is successful today. whatever their age. He believes if every individuals are community with underserved FOHTA’s vision is to given a stage, youth had a community center modernize the community they have the that was devoted to center concept by augmenting the learning empowering kids to learn power to experience needed to succeed through new technologies, advance and provide exposure to arts, media and motivation. humanity" different technologies, arts Our programs are designed PHARRELL and resources, kids could find to help children learn in any their own tool – their key to a safe environment in any successful and fulfilling city. VA Beach RISE future. Pharrell Williams, with programs has made much of his partners in the corporate our growth possible. and education community, is building his vision of community centers. 4 FOHTA NEWSLETTER vol. 2 Aug. 2014 Exploring the Science of the Pendulum at Hampton University Demon Educational Techniques We believe one of the keys to success is the use of effective teaching techniques. practice new learning habits Developmental Assets by the Search Institute. Many Motivation & Media roject Based organizations devoted to Technology P Learning improving education, including Teams of 5-7 students learn how FOHTA is part of the movement FOHTA, believe implementing programs with these assets to use media technology within education circles that through the development of 60 believes hands on activities help young children grow up healthy, caring, and second Public Service designed to enhance curiosity announcement (PSA) projects coupled with motivation, career responsible. We have incorporated these assets on subjects their peers should planning and direction is critical be concerned about. This year for the future success of within our proposed program. we included a dance class for underserved youth. As a some schools. Participants can consequence, all program Augmented Learning in Science, Technology, be elementary, middle school or offerings are project based high school students. activities that can be performed Engineering, Arts, and by teams of 5 to 7 children and Mathematics (STEAMM) Career Coaching/ Dream all are designed to increase self- Mapping esteem and motivation to We facilitate student learning succeed. in the areas of Science, Students learn to organize and Technology, Engineering, Arts strategize life goals and 40 Developmental Assets and Mathematics utilizing a activities to fully comprehend STEM curriculum that uses what they can accomplish in A second key is the incorporation FOHTA’s unique Project Based their future, based on their own of building blocks of healthy teaching and team techniques dreams. Their personal strategy development for children that and NASA’s innovative science is a result they can take home. were outlined in the 40 activities to promote and 5 FOHTA NEWSLETTER vol. 2 Aug. 2014 An extension of Hampton University's nearly 140-year renowned legacy of excellence, the Hampton University College of Virginia Beach is a contemporary learning environment that offers relevant, in-demand academic programs. * This year the university entered into a partnership with FOHTA that provided access to our facility for meetings and served as the headquarters camp location in Town Center, Virginia Beach. Our new Hampton University, Virginia Beach Campus site features five classrooms able to accommodate 10 to Strategic Planning at its finest. 12 students each allowing us to maintain a one teacher to 10 student ratio. This served as a prime location FOHTA Tests New Curriculum for us to test new curriculum ideas and new camp features as well as provide a New curriculum offered at this location central home office to administer included, an FBI series including Forensic tools activities at the other 8 sites. such as fingerprinting and footprint casting, Community Public Relations in case of a terrorist crisis such as the Boston Marathon, Towne Bank’s banking process series and the bridge building series presented by Engineer Robert Miller president of MSA. Because the children Dance classes were offered for receiving instruction were excited by these the first time at the HU site with programs and retained 90 % of the lessons, both great success. Students interacted with of these programs will continue and expand into instructors, learned about the value of other sites next year. Teachers using the new health and creative expression through curriculum reported positive feedback based on movement. Students practiced student reaction to the curriculum and any diligently and performed an suggested ways to mitigate challenges or exciting flash mob dance to the institute changes needed to improve teaching Global sensation “Happy” methods and materials. by Pharrell at the graduation ceremony at the VB Amphitheater August 7 6 FOHTA NEWSLETTER vol. 2 Aug. 2014 ey Success Factor Measurements Key Success K Documentation and tracking of outcomes was facilitated by various evaluation tools. Factors are used Evaluation Tools: Student Surveys /tests on curriculum : Science, to measure Technology, writing and Math Instruments: Pre-Test and Post-Test Content Assessment tests Outcomes Final Comprehensive Exam (HU campus only) Questionnaires, Student Journals, Parent/Guardian Final Program Evaluation (Survey at end of program). 8 FOHTA Vol 2 2014 GRADUATES OF FOHTA STEAM CURRICULUM TEACHERS TRAINED & EMPLOYED CAMPSITES FROM 1 TO 9 IN THREE YEARS FOHTA NEWSLETTER vol. 2 Aug. 2014 9 Partnerships Expand to Include Digital Curriculum EverFi is a leading education technology company focused on teaching, assessing, badging, and certifying students in critical skills. They combine cutting-edge personalized technology, deep education research and EVERFI’s co-Founder Ray Martinez data, with a dedicated implementation team. EverFi Listening to Pharrell at Launch of has created learning platforms are proven not only to EVERFI/FOHTA partnership. produce student knowledge gain, but also to change students attitudes and behavior in critical areas. Surveys and assessments yield robust data on program impact, which can be shared with key stakeholders.* FOHTA has developed a strong relationship with EverFi and this year piloted two of the company’s newer platforms in the Hampton University camp location . Ignition which is a new-media learning platform that uses cutting-edge instructional design, rich media, and simulations to educate teens and empower them with the skill set to leverage technology safely and effectively; and Vault - Understanding Money™ which is an interactive platform that incorporates multiple evidence-based learning theories to increase students’ knowledge and build the foundation for making good financial decisions at a Pharrell at EVERFI Digital Class Demonstration young age. * Topics Included: - Financial Responsibility & Decision Making - Income and Careers - Planning & Money Management - Credit & Debt - Insurance & Risk Management - Savings & Investing Teachers enjoyed the interactive teaching experience and reported positive feedback on the financial planning and budget program. Students were fully engaged