Dr. Janice Dawson-Threat

I assumed the responsibility of Executive Director in 2014. Prior to that I was the Program Director and worked as one of the many volunteers that help to grow this program.  As the Executive I have been strategic, consistent, intentional, and focused in establishing a community based program of excellence designed to benefit the children and families of Columbia to pursue success in and out of school. 

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Kennedy Mitchum

A St. Louis, MO native and graduate from Drake University with a double major in Public Relations and Law, Politics and Society. I joined this team to further connect with the Columbia, MO community. I hope to build bonds with students and their families, and look forward to new experiences!. During the day, I am a Success Coach at the University of Missouri-Columbia, some of my main responsibilities are helping marginalized students develop the necessary skills needed to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Carmelita Wright 

I started with Grade A Plus as an Administrative Assistant on August 15, 2022. Dr. Threat's passion for the organization made me very excited to explore this opportunity. I graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, and have been working with  teenagers and children for over 17 years. I am a mother of two, a high school and college student, who are my world. I am thankful that I am at a point in my life where I can accept this position and am looking forward to contributing to this great organization. I care about the kids in this community and believe that working for this organization I can help them have a better tomorrow

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