Alumni Spotlight: Cierra J. Ball-Williams

 

Education Timeline

2004- Graduate Meridian High School 

2012- B.S. Elementary Education, Mississippi State University

2016- Master's Secondary Education, William Carey University

2019- Educational Specialist in School Administration, Mississippi State University 

Currently pursuing Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration, University of Southern Mississippi 

 

Career Timeline

2013- Parkview Elementary, Teacher

2014-2018- Northeast Elementary, Teacher

2019- Lead Teacher LCSD Success School, Alternative Education K-4

2020-present - Principal, LCSD Success School, Alternative Education K-4

 

"The Boys & Girls Club has always been considered my home away from home. It has helped me to grow in so many areas in life. While working at the Club, I was inspired to become an educator. I absolutely love working with the kids here and being a part of their story. 

 

I am married to Travaris and we have three beautiful children, Somaya, Soraya, and Travaris Jr. My daughters are both members of the Club and love spending time there. I am happy that they are able to share some of the same experiences as I have growing up in the Club. Honestly there's no other place I'd rather for them to be." -Cierra J. Ball-Williams

Teen Night Out 04/08/2022

 WEST END UNIT:

Local teens enjoyed a "Teen Night Out" at our West End Unit location in Meridian, MS. 

Photo Slideshow

Alumni Spotlight-Amanda Shadwick

 

2022 Youth of the Year

Please join us as we congratulate Asia Clark as our 2022 Youth of the Year. Miss Clark is a member of our West End Unit located at our headquarters in Meridian, Mississippi. Asia will be competing virtually at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mississippi state competition with hope of reaching the Southeast  competition that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in June.

For more than 70 years, the Youth of the Year has been the premier program to showcase teens with outstanding communication skills, service to their community, academic excellence and a dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. 

For more information on Youth of the Year or our programs that can change the lives of youth of our community,  please visit our website at www.eastmississippibgc.org

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Takymmea Clayton

 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

 Dr. Takymmea Clayton

Meet Dr. Takymmea Clayton, affectionately known by our staff and kids as "Dr. Kym", is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and proud Boys and Girls Club alumni. Dr. Clayton facilitates the HEAL group (Healthy Expressions and Awareness for Life) at our main campus twice per week. 

Education: 

• Graduated Meridian High School (2004)
• Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi (2007)
• Master's in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama (2009)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Jackson State University (2016)

Dr. Clayton completed her post-doctoral training at the University of Minneapolis and received additional training throughout her time in Minneapolis before returning home to Meridian last year. She is the founder of Targeted Behavioral Solutions located in Meridian, Mississippi.

Commencing in October 2021, the HEAL group at the Boys and Girls Club target social and emotional development within adolescents by increasing their emotional awareness and teaching them healthy ways to express their emotions. Dr. Clayton is well aware of the needs of our youth and has developed a strong bond with our kids and staff as they tackle everything from identifying depressive symptoms and processing trauma, to building self-esteem and developing healthy coping mechanisms. The HEAL group is open to all middle and high school members at our main Boys and Girls Club campus. 

Are you an alumni of the Boys and Girls Clubs of East Mississippi? Register at BGCA.org/alumni to share your story and activate your Club legacy. To be featured on our blog or website please email: bdivinebgcems@gmail.com

You are a member for life. Stay connected and give back to the next generation of Club kids. For more information please contact us at: (601) 482-2455.

Valentine's Celebrations at West End and Neshoba Unit

 

Our West End Unit showed our local seniors some love with Valentine's Bingo. Guests were treated to a lovely decorated celebration, lunch, and of course BINGO! 

An Valentine's Ball was also held at our Neshoba Unit. Members were treated to food and fun!

Fun at the Club-West End Unit

 

WEST END UNIT
Meridian, MS
02/04/2022

It was staff vs the kids, Friday afternoon at our West End Unit. Take a look at the game below as well our younger club members shooting some hoops.