Revolution Teen Center, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. We are a proactive community teen center providing guidance and growth opportunities for 7th – 12th-grade students in the community through free after-school programs, entertainment, and special events.
To invest in today’s youth for tomorrow’s future.
Vision Statement: To be a place of impact and empowerment for students to believe they have potential, a purpose, and to become productive and confident members of their community.
Mission Statement: To provide acceptance, attention, and direction to local teens through after-school programs and events.
Core Values:
We aspire to TRANSFORM Lives, PURSUE Excellence, VALUE Self, FIND Purpose, ACCEPT Others, SHOW Integrity
Our Programs are uniquely designed around five Integral parts of a student’s life:
CONNECT – It’s a scientific fact, we all need human connectivity. CONNECT is designed to connect students with peers and adult volunteers in a safe and fun environment while providing support, volunteer and internship opportunities for students.
REAL LIFE – Life is a journey and every learned skill an opportunity for future success. REAL LIFE institutes opportunities for students to learn skills from experienced volunteers in a safe and fun setting.
BRAINWORKS – We all need a little help now and again and through BRAINWORKS, we serve to help students engage their left brain as they participate in activities designed to grow into their leadership potential, increase their grade point average and find the confidence that may be lacking in a subject. We have warrior volunteers ready to help students with homework and needed tutoring.
MIND/BODY – We believe that if you take care of your body that it will take care of you. Through MIND/BODY, we seek to introduce students to fun programs that help their brains and their bodies become active, fit and strong.
EXPRESSIONS – Everyone has a creative streak. Through EXPRESSIONS, we serve to help students engage their right brain as they participate in activities such as painting, drawing, music, etc.
Founders:
The Founders of Revolution Teen Center came together to create this unique environment. After many years of witnessing life-changing experiences among students, we began to realize the changes in them came from having a safe place to share, positive influence, and knowledge that others believe in their potential. None of us can change our beginnings and some have no control over the home environment, but given the opportunity, we can empower a student to change the path of their life and provide encouragement to those already making successful decisions.
Karen Carey has a B.A. degree in Finance from North Georgia College. She worked for Norfolk Southern Corporation for 10 years before becoming a full-time mom. She has been a resident of Gwinnett County since 1987. While volunteering as a youth leader at her church for 12 years, Karen saw a growing need for a fun and safe environment for today’s teens to be encouraged and inspired. In July of 2014, she co-founded Revolution Teen Center. She is passionate about connecting with teens and helping them see they have potential. Karen and her husband, Doug, have been married for 29 years and have two sons, Matt and Ryan.
Tracy Turner served for 10 years in both volunteer and staff roles in Student Ministry at 12Stone Church, gaining knowledge and experience to realize the issues facing our youth today. Tracy has a strong track record in event planning, recruiting, building and developing teams, along with leading small groups for both youth girls and women. She brings her passion for serving the youth, along with her personal childhood and adolescent experiences in the development of Revolution Teen Center. Tracy and her husband, Lee, have been married for 31 years and have 2 grown children, Matthew and Meagan, a daughter-in-law, Stacey, and 4 grandbabies, Elsey, Levi, Max, and Chet.
Board of Directors:
DeWayne Davis has been a resident of Gwinnett County since 1994. He has a long history of volunteer work with young people through Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and church middle-school ministry. His background includes 10 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, a degree in engineering, experience in real estate and industrial equipment sales. He is currently a business owner and REALTOR with Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners in the North Gwinnett office in Buford, GA. DeWayne and his wife, Donna, have 1 grown son, Kevin.
Logan Sharrett is an Audit Supervisor at Capin Crouse with seven years of experience providing revolutionary service to churches, foundations, colleges and universities, mission organizations and other non-profits. Logan volunteers, both as a greeter and on the finance team, at Gateway Church in Suwanee. Logan lives in Buford with his wife, Layne, his two sons, Nolan and Caden, and daughter, Charleston.
Nicole Barnes is a lifelong resident of Gwinnett County and wants to give back to the community she was raised in by being a part of Revolution Teen Center’s vision to be “a place of impact and empowerment for students.” She has volunteered with both youth and adults in different capacities since college. She works in a strategic planning and communications role for a large employer in downtown Atlanta. Nicole is married and lives in the Suwanee area with her husband, Justin, and their three puppies.
Michele Green is a native to Atlanta and a graduate from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science. As a Realtor® Michele has been licensed in Real Estate since 1998. Her experience includes land acquisition, residential, commercial, multifamily, and investments. She works with Buyers and Sellers in Residential and Commercial Sales. Currently, she is the Team Leader for Team Green Atlanta. She works directly with her clients to help them quickly sell or buy in accordance with their needs. She is a member of the Northeast Atlanta Metro Board of Realtors, I85 North Board, The National Association of Realtors, and a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club.
Michele has worked on many boards for Community Service. Currently, she is on the board of Revolution Teen Center, Inc in Lawrenceville. She was Director and Assistant Director for The Children’s Miracle Network Charity Golf Tournament. In addition, Michele works with local charities to help her Community. She also volunteers for the Booster clubs at South Forsyth High School. In her leisure time, Michele enjoys playing Tennis, volunteering and spending time with her family.
Tracey Evans is a native of Kentucky. She is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications. Tracey worked as an insurance underwriter for twenty years. She is currently building a career as a Personal Development Coach. She is a certified coach with the John Maxwell Team.
Along with her husband, Tracey is the founder and former director of Champion’s Chance, a nonprofit youth organization that focused on the four pillars: Competition, College, Community, and Character. She is committed to serving the community, especially our youth.
Tracey and her husband Jody have been married for 22 years. They have two children Cai and Chandler.
Board of Advisors:
Eve Harrell’s passion for helping youth recognize their value and purpose brings her to Revolution Teen Center as a Board member. She is experienced in leading young women in both a Life Group and Connection group capacity at 12Stone Church. She is empowered and seeks to empower others through God’s truth in Philippians 4:13 “I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.” Eve is married and is the mother to 2 amazing young men and works as an IT Systems Administrator for a local heating and air contractor.
John Shaver is a middle school teacher in Lawrenceville. He enjoys challenging his students to succeed with his sometimes unconventional teaching methods, including singing parodies of popular songs to teach Social Studies concepts. He is happy to be a part of Revolution Teen Center because he understands first-hand the need for a safe place for students to go to be inspired to grow and reach their fullest potential. John has more than 10 years of experience working with middle school students in Gwinnett County. He is married and has two young daughters.