TI love bubbles in the hearts of many staff members across the state of Georgia and throughout the nation. But why? First, let’s get acquainted with Georgia Teen Institute’s history. GTI was founded in 1989 by Ari Russell and Terressa Anderson, two adults who saw the need for a place where youth from all different […]
Read MoreContributed by Alexandria Barabin Harris Leadership is not solely about a position that one has at school, at home, or in the workplace. Being a leader is much more about who you are, how you serve, and the alignment between your character and values. The most effective leaders care deeply about the people impacted by […]
Read MoreContributed by Kim Aycock, MST “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” ~ Henry Ford Your teen group will most likely consist of kids of who decide to give this adventure a try or whose parents encourage them to show up. Each group will remain just that — a […]
Read MoreAs your Youth Action Team gears up this fall, try implementing a few of these tips to amplify your team’s leadership growth and overall impact! Establish Committees – By dividing and conquering tasks, your Youth Action Team’s capacity is greatly improved. Committees help youth leaders not only accomplish more tasks, but by working in smaller […]
Read MoreWe sat down with four GUIDE Youth Advisory Board graduating seniors to ask them about their favorite aspects of being a part of this community-changing group. Here’s what they had to say: You’ll meet new people and make lasting connections. Ibaad, Collins Hill senior, made connections with a diverse, talented group of people: “My all-time […]
Read MoreContributed by Bernard Watson, Director of Community Relations, Gwinnett County Public Schools “Don’t talk about it… BE about it!” -Anonymous How committed are you to the community in which you work and live? It’s a question I find myself asking myself often. As Director of Community Relations for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), my job […]
Read MoreThe year may have just begun, but we are gearing up for Substance Abuse Prevention Advocacy Day in Atlanta on February 21. We will join agencies from across the state to talk about the importance of substance abuse prevention with our state legislators. While this day is an important day for advocacy in the prevention […]
Read MoreContributed by the Walton County Youth Advocacy Board As members of a Youth Advocacy Board, we find ourselves doing a good bit of public speaking. Sometimes it’s in front of peers at school, other times county commissioners or state legislators. In any case, it can be stressful and can cause a knot in the pit […]
Read MoreAs Alcohol Awareness Month comes to an end, take time to celebrate the ways in which you and your Youth Action Team or staff have been role models in your community related to underage drinking prevention. Use this activity to celebrate successes and determine future goals for role modeling healthy behaviors. Time Needed: 15-20 minutes […]
Read MoreOver fifty people came together at Camp Christian on March 11-13, 2016 for Staff Development Weekend 1 (SDW1), kicking off GTI 2016 and beginning yet another chapter in Georgia Teen Institute’s story. Each of these individuals are volunteers who make up the GTI 2016 staff, dedicated and committed to making this summer’s program unforgettable for hundreds across […]
Read MoreGUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.
