🚀 Founder of Youth Transformation Services (YTS)

• 🧠 Established in 2013, YTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

• 🌱 Focus: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) + Game-Based Learning (GBL)

• 💻 Integrates mental wellness strategies with educational technology

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📚 Published Work

• ✍️ Author of At-Risk Students: Transforming Student Behavior

  • 📘 A practical guide for educators and mental health professionals

  • 🔍 Focused on identifying early signs of emotional and behavioral challenges

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🎮 Innovations in Education

• 🌍 Jump Anywhere in the World (JAW)

  • A culturally enriched SEL-based video game for grades 3–5

  • Launching Summer 2025

• 🧘‍♀️ JAW Zen: A mindfulness-based companion promoting self-regulation and emotional balance

• 🧰 JAW Zen Educator Hub:

  • Downloadable, standards-aligned SEL lessons

  • Supports classroom engagement and emotional resilience

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🌟 Initiatives Empowering Youth

• 🧑‍💻 Game Development Internship Program

  • For students pursuing careers in game design

• 🎙️ Podcast Series focused on:

  • Game-based learning

  • Youth voice

  • Equity in education

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💡 Mission & Impact

As the visionary behind YTS, Charisse continues to:

• Equip youth with emotional wellness tools

• Provide interactive learning experiences

• Support educators, families, and communities through bold, compassionate solutions