ACH Clear Pathways
Nurturing the Hearts of the Arts
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Martial Arts
This course is designed to be a 12 week Japanese style martial arts program. The program teaches students basic self-defense techniques that will develop their self-confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem, and self-control. Students are introduced to the 'Body Dynamics: developing their body movement in space with balance, agility, dexterity, poise, and coordination.' Students will learn about good health and nutrition, basic anatomy as used in martial arts, the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse, and their legal rights in regard to the use of deadly force.
Visual Arts
Students are engaged in visual art curriculum which allow them to express their selves. Mosaic Tiling and Painted Murals come to life as public art installations which are displayed in the Hill District Community of Pittsburgh.
Digital Media
Students will work together to introduce who they are to the world using creative writing, performance and digital art. Students will learn to use creative applications available to them on multiple interfaces and platforms as well as learn video recording, editing and costuming. Students will craft their story to share with the public. Students will edit and complete the phrasing to unfold a personal representation of what they want to express.
Music
Children learn both music theory concepts and forms of vocalization and harmonization. They rehearse pieces throughout the program and end the program with a concert performance for community members, funders, family and friends.
The goal of the Music Program is to instill the love of music in the children and give them a basic understanding of various forms of musical expression. The urban community choir will teaches the importance of working and singing together as a team.
Theater
Through a partnership with the LAB Project, the theater program will increase students understanding of the basic principles of performance art culminating in a final production of a theater plays. Students will be trained in the disciplines of acting, singing, dancing and stage craft while learning the history and rules of each craft. The objective of the theater program is to create a production of a theater play with the students of ACH Clear Pathways that will utilize community evolvement (audience members from their neighborhood), self expression, using art for a social cause and the basic fundamentals of performing. The students will work alongside professional actors in reaching the set goal while engaging their peers in ensemble building techniques and constructive criticism.
Dance
Yamoussa Camara - African Drum and Dance
Student will learn about the people and culture of Guinea and how Africa is a huge continent and that Guinea is one country. The children will learn words and songs in Susu, Malinke and Fulani and where the music/dance comes from, who does it, when and why they do it. They'll learn to express themselves individually through the music and dance as well as how to work together to make it happen.
**Trevor C. Miles Collective - Hip Hop and Creative Movement
Introducing curious minds to the world of performing arts, and creating one-of-a-kind, visually arresting performances.
No matter the skill level, I motivate my students to challenge themselves and think about movement in a new, exciting way.
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Operations
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ACH Clear Pathways
Board of directorsas of 10/24/2022
Frank Rapp, Jr.
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
Term: 2022 -
Kimberly Slater-Wood
ALCOSAN
Frank Rapp
Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP
Linnette Booker
Retired, PNC Financial Service Group, INC
Antoine Smalls
CIM Investment Management Inc.
Angela Perri
UPMC Health Plan, Insurance Services Division
Alison Smith
PNC Bank
Evelyn Foster
Management Science Associates Inc.
Sheena Shannon
Highmark Caring Place Pittsburgh
Anthony Kane
Duquesne University
Stanford Grandy
#1 Cochran Dealership
Nicole Evoy
BNY Mellon
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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