We believe that every student should have the essential life skills to create and build a positive future. Our amazing team of instructors and volunteers are committed to helping you reach your goals and help shape the future you desire .
Ziyesha Kehinde and Rebecca Gonzalez founded Z.T. Academy out of a passion and heart to help teens and families in our community grow. Our focus is on youth and expanding their life skills by teaching the basics fundamental, such as learning Financial Literacy, Home Economics in 3 parts , Automotive, and Constructions that will aid our
Ziyesha Kehinde and Rebecca Gonzalez founded Z.T. Academy out of a passion and heart to help teens and families in our community grow. Our focus is on youth and expanding their life skills by teaching the basics fundamental, such as learning Financial Literacy, Home Economics in 3 parts , Automotive, and Constructions that will aid our students and our community by creating and promoting a productive and brighter future
To provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and meaningful education for teens ages 11 through 17 in Rockdale County and throughout the state of Georgia . Empowering students by providing them with the tools to succeed in home life and learning to rely upon personal attributes and trades to become productive contributing members of the global community.
My name is Ms. Rebecca Gonzalez; I grew up in Hartford Connecticut to a Puerto Rican single mother. I was the first born of my mother’s three children. I remember during my childhood all the way to my becoming an adult my mother would rigidly preached to me and my siblings about the importance of being grounded in our faith in God and the need to obtain a stable career.
After entering high school (1998/2002) I was selected to be one of my high school’s Career Center Students.
My first assignment was working as a camp counselor (supervision of campers & teaching arts/crafts projects, dance and choreography practice) which later allowed me to inter into the program’s internship where I learn medical office clerical duties in. My experience as camp counselor and clerking as an intern helped gain a positive outlook on pursuing a career to in Human Services.
In 2011 my chosen career path began as a Human Services advocate at Springfield College. In 2012, I join the Wilson Gray, Hartford, CT, YMCA, as an Adult Achiever Instructor.
From 2008- 2013 I was a member of the Greater Springfield, Habitat for Humanity. On (6/5/2013)
I received a special certificate of recognition (“Excellent Efforts with Youth Empowerment”) from the Connecticut Senator, Richard Blumenthal.
In the summer of 2013, I decided to move to Atlanta, GA and make a life changing decision to work in teen outreach.
In 2014, I also worked with Rockdale County AR “Gus” Boy & Girls Club as an instructor with “SMART GIRLS” club to encourage young women to have the healthy attitudes and lifestyles to reach their full potential through dynamic sessions, in group activities, mentoring, building skills for nutritional habits, staying physically fit, leadership, and developing positive relationships.
Professional career I was An Assistant Director of Programs with the Department of Juvenile Justice in Dekalb County, Certified Detention Deputy II with the Rockdale County Sheriff, I continue to work within my community.
The fear of the unknown has not stopped me from my ultimate goal of outreach to teens.
I have obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services, at Springfield College, MA. As a co founder of ZT Academy my mission is to provided life learning skills to teens in our community My experience in High school help mold my life at early age with the introduction of a career and trade and that is what we want for our students to earn a solid foundation with life skills in-dependency.
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