Prosperity Prep
Who We Are
Prosperity Prep is a new program with 501(c)(3) status and fiscal sponsorship through the Resources for Human Development Non Profit Incubator program. The Prosperity Prep OST program provides quality afterschool programming for middle school girls grades 6-8 in the Philadelphia area. The program targets female students hailing from under-resourced communities to promote college degree attainment, community involvement and social entrepreneurship as a career.
Prosperity Prep was founded on the principle that prosperity or success is never truly individual; we prosper most when we focus our efforts in service of others. Prosperity means achieving our desired quality of life. Our core values are leadership, scholarship, sisterhood and community. We believe and teach that these concepts are the “Pillars of Prosperity”.
ABOUT US
Prosperity was founded by educational professionals who share a similar background with the young ladies we serve. Having personally experienced how poverty and urban living presents challenges to success academically and professionally, Prosperity's founders sought to provide a pathway for female scholars to come. Beginning with afterschool programs, Prosperity Prep later expanded its reach to summer programs as well. With extensive knowledge and experience in urban education, our staff is uniquely equipped to meet our student’s developmental needs.
Our Staff
Jasmine Fleming, the Founder and Executive Director, was raised in urban Philadelphia. She learned first-hand the struggles faced by scholars without support or resources. She earned her Bachelors in Education from LaSalle University, learning the art of teaching,lesson planning, and instruction. Mrs. Fleming obtained her Masters Degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania in Urban Education.
Angela Pressley is Co-Founder and Director of Operations. Mrs. Pressley has had a life-long passion for education. She studied Elementary Education at LaSalle University. She obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree with a concentration in American Studies and Sociology. Mrs. Pressley has years of experience teaching life skills and adapting instruction toward adults with disabilities. Her work as a “Writing Matters” mentor shifted her perspective toward instruction in urban environments.
Janette Jovel is Prosperity Prep’s Director of Development. Mrs. Jovel’s experience growing up attending school in South Central, Los Angeles California draws her to the mission of improving urban education from outside-in. Mrs. Jovel attended University of California Irvine where she pursued her degree. She brings with her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Educational Studies. She also earned a M.S.Ed in Education, Culture and Society from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jasmine Fleming, the Founder and Executive Director, was raised in urban Philadelphia. She learned first-hand the struggles faced by scholars without support or resources. She earned her Bachelors in Education from LaSalle University, learning the art of teaching,lesson planning, and instruction. Mrs. Fleming obtained her Masters Degree in Education from University of Pennsylvania in Urban Education.