Leadership Matters
Austin J. Sanders
President, Board of Directors
Current Board
- • Austin J. Sanders, President
- • Robert S. Badanes, Vice President
- • Robin Parker-Shabazz, Secretary
- • Sonia Mace, Treasurer
- • Gayle Foster, Board Member
A Message from the President
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Academic Mastery and Reconnection (AMR), it is my honor to present our 2025 Annual Report.
This past year was a testament to our organization's resilience and strategic focus. While facing challenges, we pivoted toward deepening our community-based funding. Our board resolved to diversify our funding streams, culminating in a successful "Giving Tuesday" campaign.
As we look toward 2026, our mission is clearer than ever. We remain steadfast in our promise to the North College Hill community: to build the bridges that connect families and schools.
Our Vision
"Promote and inspire families and schools to collaborate for the benefit of their students."
Our Mission
Revised on September 18, 2025, to move from providing "workshops" to a comprehensive suite of services and programs.
"Our mission is to improve student achievement by offering services and programs that cultivate effective communication and mutual respect between parents and teachers, enabling a collaborative understanding of educational processes."
NCH STEM Program
Technical Enrichment
An after-school initiative jointly sponsored with Black Boys in Tech (BBIT).
"I showed them my board house... They told me that the more you learn, the more your brain keeps all that."
Maximus, 3rd Grade Student
AIM Mentoring
Social-Emotional Growth
Character development supported by volunteers from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
"We want others to know that you are not alone. You are safe... You belong here."
Elijah, 4th Grade Student
2025 Aggregate Success
Community Network
Strategic partnerships that maximize our impact.
Black Boys in Tech (BBIT)
Foundational partner for the NCH STEM Program, providing essential grant funding and curriculum.
Divine Nine Fraternities
Critical support for character mentoring (AIM) and community initiatives like the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Contributions
$3,075.00| Contributor | Amount |
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Major Expenditures
Stewardship Excellence
AMR filed a "Doing Business As" (DBA) registration as AMR Incorporated to streamline deposits and simplify the donation process.
Strategic Goals for 2026
Program Expansion
Expanding the NCH STEM program to include the middle school during the 2025-2026 school year.
Community Roots
Active recruitment of a new board member who is a resident of North College Hill.
Sustainability
Development of a major fundraising event with a goal of raising $3,000 for operations.