I started Teens At Work, Inc.  because I wanted to pass on to children and youth what others gave to me.  I believe that if youth are placed in a nurturing and caring environment with positive role models they could gain positive internal and external assets to be successful.   When I think back on who helped me along my life’s journey, I think of my high school coach who taught me leadership skills, my father who taught me how to tie a neck tie, my mother who taught me life principles and local businesspersons who believed in my potential and gave me the opportunity to be responsible and reach my life goals.