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hiring fair

AFYW is having a Hiring Fair: May 1st, 2024 (3:00pm-5:00pm); Location at AFYW's Library 

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Student- Centered Project...facilitated by one of AFYW's Spanish Teachers, Ms. Judy

AFYW celebrities "Respect for ALL Week"

AFYW celebrities "Respect for ALL Week" 

administration with councilman Banks

Administration with Councilman Banks

Student Artwork Lead by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu

Student Artwork facilitated by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu 

Telfar Clemens; fashion designer and the founder of the label Telfar

Mr. Freddy (6th-9th Guidance Counselor) and Telfar Clemens; fashion designer and the founder of the label Telfar 

Student Artwork Lead by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu

Student Artwork facilitated by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu

My Brothers Keeper

One of the clubs offered at AFYW: "My Brother's Keeper"

Telfar Clemens; fashion designer and the founder of the label Telfar

Principal Brown and Telfar Clemens; fashion designer and the founder of the label Telfar 

AFYW Harvest Celebration

Elite Learners Support the AFYW Community 

Student Artwork facilitated by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu

Student Artwork facilitated by AFYW's Art Educator, Mr. Tolu 

Afyw staff

Zach (Lead of AFYW's Technology Department) and Ms. Indira (9th and 10th Grade School Counselor) 

My sisters Keeper

One of the clubs offered at AFYW: "My Sister's Keeper"

Pastor

Pastor Stevenson, Hope City Church donating to the Athletic Department

AFYW staff

Lucia and Dave (High School ELA Educators) with Tamara (12th grade Counselor)

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Our Mission

Our mission is to build authentic relationships at all levels of our community so students can develop their voice, identity, and critical consciousness, as they move toward independence, achieve academic excellence, and becomes agents of change in our community and in the world around us. 

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Principal's Message

I am the Principal at The Academy for Young Writers 6-12 school. I see myself as an educator, an administrator, and a lifelong learner. I have real world experience in the field of education working with students, staff, families, and our community partners. My strong desire is to continuously grow as a leader who can help support students, staff, school partners, and families. 

Principal Tanisha Brown


As an educational leader, I am a team player, who wants to see the community in which I service…WIN!  My dedication, reliability and willingness to help my school community to become better are my greatest assets. My ability to work closely with students, families, community partners, and other administrators, has helped in making me an effective and intentional leader. 

 

WE are ONE School, ONE Team, and ONE Family!!!

 

 

 
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