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Our Commitment Serving youth 20 years EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We made it our top mission to offer equal opportunities for education, employment, and positive art and culture expression to all the diverse communities we passionately serve, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, religious beliefs, marital status, age, disability or military status. iN

Our Commitment

Serving youth 20 years

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We made it our top mission to offer equal opportunities for education, employment, and positive art and culture expression to all the diverse communities we passionately serve, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, cultural background, religious beliefs, marital status, age, disability or military status. iN Education’s model is “Your journey, your impact, our future.” We strive to enrich and empower everyone we serve with our educational and art programming and services designed to reflect the true beauty of education.

OUR MISSION

As a youth development NPO, we empower youth and young adults through programs that encourage self-leadership, career awareness, and creative expression—equipping them with tools for self-discovery, transferable skills, and creative guidance to thrive in school, work, and life. We extend this mission through our blog, where we share stories, tools, and insights that build understanding, foster connection, and support the wider community around our youth.

OUR VALUES

Education: valuing education is the process of being a life-long learner and gaining understanding through perceptive insight.
Engagement: providing experiential learning opportunities to engage the community.
Motivation:  motivating individuals to continue to do good.
Inspiration:  stimulating individuals to continue learning every day and inspire the next generations to come.
Diversity: connecting with different cultures and interacting with people who have various backgrounds to learn new perspectives.
Creativity: ability to make a change in society that other people find significant.
Growth: never settle; look for new opportunities to learn in the face of adversity.
Passion: enthusiasm for living your life on your terms (knowing yourself) to ensure you are determined to do what is needed to succeed.

OUR VISION

Self-actualization.

Our Journey Timeline

How We Support Students & Communities

Career Exploration

Career Exploration

Since 2006 – Present

The program curriculum (est. 2006) is designed to assist K-12 students in identifying their interests and personality traits. Our four-step process provides tools to explore various career paths and pathways. It helps develop strategies to create a career outline. Students will gain essential hard and soft skills in leadership, management, teamwork strategies, and competitiveness.

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Blog & E-magazine

Blog & E-magazine

Since 2014 – Present

Since 2014, iN Education and its team of writers, editors, and graphic designers have created content covering education-related topics for the Zealousness online magazine and blog. To date, we have published 22 issues of Zealousness and have written over 400 articles. Our online blog averages over 450,000 impressions monthly.

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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Since 2016 – Present

Established in 2016, iN Education’s Battle of the Teal art program builds a platform for visual and performing artists to express, engage, and connect. Embarking on our 10th program season, we are excited for all K-12 students, and other art enthusiasts, to have the opportunity to participate in an array of activities, panel forums, and showcases.

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Workshops & Presentations

Workshops & Presentations

Since 2022 – Present

iN Education’s Learn U (est. 2021) is a platform where students, educators, and community leaders can request life coaching services. We take preventative measures in addressing students’ social-emotional wellness. They can select one of our certified coaches to work within various areas of interest: mindfulness, goal setting, transformation, and life purpose.

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DeAndre’ Nixon, founded iN Education, Inc. in 2006 to provide innovative programming to students from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in the Northeast Ohio corridor. He combined his passion for education with his belief in the transformative power of self-knowledge. iN Education’s programming is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their personal and professional lives. We strive to empower the next generation of leaders and change-makers through innovative and student-centered approaches.

Our promise: At iN Education, we provide learners with clarity to understand their goals, confidence to pursue them, and creativity to explore new possibilities. Our promise is to guide, inspire, and empower every learner to succeed.

CORPORATE BOARD

DeAndre Nixon

Founder & President / Chairman of the Board

Sona Nixon

Executive Administrator /Board Secretary

Michelle Steck

Board Treasurer, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)

Lee Davis

Chairman - Programs Committee

Beverly Williams

Board Trustee

CHANGEMAKERS

Larry G.

UX/Web Design

Tony Raimondo

TRCVOICEOVERS

Shweta R.

Zealousness Team

Hetvi T.

Zealousness Team

Sarah T.

Zealousness & Battle of the Teal

Abinaya R.

Zealousness Team

Nupur S.

Zealousness Team

Devi P.

Salesforce

Kimberlee B.

Zealousness Team

Priyanka D.

Zealousness Team

VAN Masha

Zealousness Team

Jessica Howard

Battle of the Teal

Skye Claire

Battle of the Teal

Dr. Yerin Kim

Battle of the Teal

Dave P.

Battle of the Teal

Ana Alcocer

Zealousness Team

Robert Novak

Zealousness Team

Peter A.

– Zealousness Team

Ruvarashe R.

Zealousness Team

Namya S.

Zealousness Team