Dream Cities | Memphis, TN
1750 Alcy Road
Memphis, TN 38114
Phone: 901-416-3686
Fax: 901-416-3695
Learning Center DirectorChiquita Allencallen  usdreamacademy [dot] org | Mentor CoordinatorConnie Elliscellis usdreamacademy [dot] org |
Feature Story
Fall is the time of the year to enjoy the weather with family and friends. At the Dream Academy Learning Center in Memphis, that means hosting a Fall Festival for our parents and students. “It was a great success! We wanted to do something different to have our parents interact with students and their mentors” says center Director Chiquita Allen. “We know that when parents get involved in the mentor relationship, the relationship is strengthened and lasts longer”. There were various game stations throughout the cafeteria that students and parents could play to win prizes (i.e. Bean Bag Toss, Cake Walk, Sack Race, Disc Drop, Tic-Tac-Toe, etc.). The evenings refreshments were sponsored by Chick-Fil-a, which was the talk of the night by parents. The students’ faces were lit up and they really enjoyed themselves. Our mentors helped us man the food and game stations. They appeared to have just as much fun as the students, if not more! We intend on making this a yearly event and hopefully it will grow each year. Dream Academy in Memphis is dedicated to nurturing the whole child. This is but one activity that will help our students grow socially and build healthy and positive relationships.
Our History in Memphis
The U.S. Dream Academy Learning Center in Memphis, TN is located in the Alcy-Ball Community at Alcy Elementary School. The Center was founded as a result of a mentoring children of incarcerated parents grant from the Department of Health and Human Services. Having transitioned from a mentoring-only Center to a full Learning Center in August of 2008, the Memphis Learning Center serves nearly 60 students who attend Alcy Elementary School.
About Our Staff
Learning Center DirectorChiquita Allen serves the Memphis Learning Center as Center Director. Mrs. Allen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her position having taught elementary school for four years in the Memphis City Public School System. A graduate of Tennessee State University, Mrs. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Education. She has also earned a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix.
| Mentor CoordinatorConnie Ellis became the Mentor Coordinator for the Memphis Learning Center in 2008 after having served as Program Assistant for several years. A graduate of the University of Memphis, Ms. Ellis works as the Access Recovery Coordinator with Harbor House, alongside her work at the Dream Academy. Certified in Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Domestic Violence Facilitation, and Reality Choice Theory, Ms. Ellis is a well-rounded individual who contributes greatly to her position at the Memphis Learning Center. |
Our Memphis Partners in the Dream
Harbor House
Memphis Mentoring Partnership
Memphis Grizzlies Foundation
Memphis Cares
Fed Ex African American Mentoring Program
Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events scheduled for this learning center at this time. Please check back later.
