Brittany Harris with Fiver Children's Foundation

Summary

Brittany assisted with the development and implementation of the curriculum for Fiver Children’s Foundation’s three core pathways: Education and Career Success, Healthy Life Choices, and Leadership and Service. The goal of the program is to empower youth to make ethical and healthy decisions, to become engaged citizens, and to succeed in school, career and life. Brittany developed 26 creative and experiential programs.

Overview

  • Researched program activities

  • Brainstormed with program supervisors regarding needs of program

  • Developed 26 creative and experiential programs

Impact

400 youth over the next year

Articles written by Brittany

Blog
Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Harris
Alumni Spotlight: Brittany Harris

Learn more about what FLIA means to Brittany, Spring 2018 Fellow, and her work as an entrepreneur and Creative Director at Bee Harris.

A Time of Self-Discovery, Challenge, and Growth
A Time of Self-Discovery, Challenge, and Growth

Brittany reflects back on her experience navigating the fellowship and shares a few ways she grew the most.

Sankofa: Connecting My Past to My Future in Educational Leadership
Sankofa: Connecting My Past to My Future in Educational Leadership

Brittany reflects on her journey to the social sector, and shares a vision for the creative youth nonprofit she aims to found. 

Curving the School-to-Prison Pipeline Through Mindfulness
Curving the School-to-Prison Pipeline Through Mindfulness

Brittany looks at positive effects mindfulness exercises can have on youth in underserved urban communities, and discusses why she hopes to bring mindfulness to Fiver's youth curriculum.