About Us

Who We Are

Vision

Our vision is to shift mindsets, lower dropout rates, reduce teen pregnancy and sex trafficking, reduce the incarceration rate and restore hope in our community.

Mission

Our mission is community outreach of North Tulsa and to establish safe encouraging residential group homes for female teens to ensure they are given the tools and knowledge to transition into successful adults.

Purpose

Our purpose at Teens Excelling Beyond is to inspire young ladies to excel in every aspect of their lives.

Bringing Change

Teens Excelling Beyond Foundation is achieving more with our community than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.

Diverse teenagers smiling happily while putting their hands together in a huddle. Group of multicultural young kids symbolizing unity and teamwork.

Our foundation provides resources for teens to excel.  

 

  • We offer transportation to and from appointments, jobs, and activities with staff supervision.

  • We partner with Public, Charter, and virtual schools to ensure teens graduate high school and prepare them for college. 

  • We have volunteer tutors.

  • We have a food program, prepare meals together.

  • We teach effective 

    • Communication skills

    • Financial literacy

    • Time management

    • College and career readiness skills

  • We provide health education and resources

Meet The Board

Founder Cassandra Prear

 ‘I am North Tulsa’

For over 30 years I have worked with youth behind the scenes. The many challenges our youth and families struggle with I knew I had to bring our Mission to the forefront because it takes a village to make this vision successful. I aim to shift mindsets and restore hope in our community.

  I am determined to live the rest of my life pouring my heart and my soul into the youth of North Tulsa and its surrounding areas. I will continue to achieve my purpose through love, encouragement, education, inner wellness, inspiration, and nourishment one teen girl at a time.

Lisa
Samilton

Lead System Administrator

US Army Corps of Engineers

Owner LILSAM LLC

Ikia
Young, LPC-C

Therapist

Amayesing Skillz Counseling Services

Cathryn
Gibbs, Esq.

Managing Attorney

The Law Office of Cathryn D. Gibbs

Schnea
Nealy

Associate Athletics Director for Student Success

The TU Athletics

Our Sponsors