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WALIPP Academy Principal Michael McKenzie and our Board President were recently on the 92.1 Praise Radio show hosted by our own Board Member Ada Edwards

For the past two years, he has served as the Discovery Center instructor and administrative intern at Alief Middle School, where he was responsible for the successful matriculation of behaviorally challenged students to the general population. He also sponsored the school’s Boxing Club and a club called Tomorrow’s Male Leaders. In addition to his work in Southwest Houston, Michael also has worked in underserved areas such as South Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Tarkington, Texas; and Houston’s 5th Ward. In 2006, Michael was instrumental in the founding and development of KIPP: Liberation College Preparatory in Houston’s 3rd Ward, where he now serves as board chairman.

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and earned his special education credentials from The University of Saint Thomas. Michael also earned a Master’s in Education Administration and a Principal’s Certification from Texas Southern University. As an educational practitioner, entrepreneur, and certified fitness professional, Michael’s aspires to revolutionize the way public education looks at the wellness, retention, and efficacy of urban educators in undeserved areas.

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WALIPP TSU PREPARATORY ACADEMY RECEIVES GRANT
TO FUND AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM
New help for inner-city students

Houston, Texas…(October 10, 2009) WALIPP-TSU Academy has been awarded a grant from the Gulf Coast Community Services Association (GCCSA) that will enable the school to strengthen its after school tutoring program, better serving its students.

Students which qualify for the program will receive tutoring 3 days a week for one-hour sessions. These tutoring sessions provide extended help to those who need assistance with classroom material or homework. After school tutoring provides each student the opportunity to learn effective study skills, teacher expectations, time management, goal-setting and a host of other skills, improving confidence and comprehension.

The ultimate goal at WALIPP is to provide a strong base at the middle school level, which can propel a student through high school and on to college. The advantages of WALIPP are many. In addition to its strong after school and mentoring program, WALIPP is located on the TSU campus. The middle school students see every day the comings and goings of college life and are often motivated at an earlier age to do the same.

Interested in how your son or grandson can succeed in 6th, 7th or 8th grade? WALIPP is still accepting enrollment and applications must be brought to the school. Students and parents are also required to complete a personal interview. Call 713-741-3600 to schedule an interview. To learn more about enrollment criteria or to obtain an application online, visit www.walippacademy.org.

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This is the new Walipp Academy Radio Spot that will be featured in several media markets.

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WALIPP-TSU PREPARATORY ACADEMY, ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD

Houston, Texas…WALIPP-TSU Preparatory Academy, a free all-boys HISD charter school for students in grades 6-8th, was founded to meet the critical academic and social development needs of inner-city youth. The academy announced its new Board of Directors and Advisory Board, which oversees fundraising, marketing and programming needs for 2009-2010 school years.

New members include: Mr. Levi Benton, Ms. Peggy Engram, Mr. Terrence Fontaine, Mr. Michael Harris, Mr. N.D. Kalu, Ms. Tamara McWashington, Mrs. Catherine Mosbacher, Mr. Shawn Reed, Mr. Deandre Sam, Ambassador Arthur Schechter, Dr. Laureen Wishom, and Mr. Gerald Womack. New advisory board members include: Mr. Jerome Gray, Ms. Shannon Buggs, Mr. Benjamin Hall and Mr. Gerald Smith.

Returning board members include: Mr. Stanford Alexander, Mr. Jack Blanton Sr., Mrs. Leslie Coward, Dr. Davetta Daniels, Ms. Ada Edwards, Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza, Mrs. Elizabeth Gillis, Ms. Barbara Goldfield, Mr. David Harris, Mr. Howard Jefferson, Ms. Melanie Lawson, Ms. Mary Ramos, Ms. Regina Rogers and Mr. Henry Peterson.

WALIPP is currently accepting applications for enrollment of boys in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Applications must be brought to the school. Students and parents are also required to complete a personal interview. Call 713-741-3600 to schedule an interview. To learn more about enrollment criteria or to obtain an application online, visit www.walippacademy.org.