C.H.A.N.C.E.
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Empowering Students, Elevating Outcomes
C.H.A.N.C.E
A trusted partner in fostering academic success and personal growth.
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Empowering Students. Elevating Outcomes.
That's the CHANCE team difference. Our seasoned educators and specialists leverage their combined 30 years of experience to deliver impactful results. We ignite student curiosity, foster critical thinking, and equip them with the skills to thrive in academics and beyond.
Unleash the Potential of Every Student.
CHANCE delivers a comprehensive suite of academic services, including coaching, curriculum, and engaging activities like financial literacy. Our proven approach equips students for success, maximizing your investment in their future.
Become a CHANCE Partner
Do you share our vision for future-ready students? We collaborate with educators and organizations who are committed to academic excellence. Learn more about partnership opportunities and elevate student outcomes together.
C.H.A.N.C.E
Coaching Holistic Academic Needs through Curriculum and Extracurriculars
CHANCE builds future-ready secondary students. We combine academic coaching, customized curriculum, and enriching activities like financial literacy, to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success. Our students become lifelong learners and responsible decision-makers, empowered to thrive in academics and beyond.
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Meet the Team
Jessica Parris
Founder
Jessica Parris founded C.H.A.N.C.E. in 2014, a year after earning her Master's in Education. As an English teacher, she was driven by a bold vision: to create a future where every student thrives academically, personally, and professionally, no matter their background. In 2017, she took her mission to NYC, amplifying her efforts to empower students with transformative daily learning practices. Now a wife and mother of two, Jessica remains fervently dedicated to mentoring and collaborating with educators, inspiring students to unlock and realize their full potential.
Jermaine Parris
Engagement Specialist
Brooklyn native and passionate photographer Jermaine Parris brings two decades of dedicated experience working with inner-city youth. As an Engagement Specialist, Jermaine met Jessica during her educational journey to NYC, and together, they discovered a shared dream: to recognize, recruit, and empower youth to secure a brighter future. Their combined expertise and unwavering commitment drive C.H.A.N.C.E. to transform lives and uplift communities.
Manuel Garner
Operations Manager
Manuel Garner, our Operations Manager, brings a wealth of experience from the tech world to C.H.A.N.C.E. With his unique blend of expertise, he seamlessly integrates technology into our operations, ensuring efficiency and innovation every step of the way. His passion for empowering youth and leveraging technology as a tool for change makes him an invaluable asset to our team. Together, we're forging new paths and transforming futures.
Engaging Academic Coaching
Unleash student potential with personalized coaching that ignites curiosity, fosters critical thinking, and propels academic achievement.
Innovative Curriculum Development
Empower educators with customized learning plans that spark lifelong learning, equip students with future-ready skills, and elevate district outcomes.
Empowering Extracurricular Activities
Go beyond academics with enriching programs like financial literacy, fostering responsible decision-making and well-rounded individuals ready to thrive in life.
C.H.A.N.C.E. Program Founding Class
Anthony Davis, Class of 2016
“I joined CHANCE to grow as an individual both mentally and spiritually. Being a part of CHANCE has helped me to channel my anger in a more positive manner.”
Adriana Garcia, Class of 2016
“I chose to join CHANCE because I wanted to work on my attitude. I am now more open socially and have found traits about myself I never knew I possessed.”
Ashley Gonzalez, Class of 2016
“I joined CHANCE to learn the intangibles that schools don’t teach. CHANCE allowed me to see life in a new perspective and be the master of my destiny."
Yustin Kambona, Class of 2016
“I wanted to learn how to apply myself more in my daily practices, and CHANCE was perfect for this process. CHANCE helped me to gain a greater perspective that will aid me in seeing the good in everything that I do.”
Kelly Lazo, Class of 2016
“I joined CHANCE to help me expand my skills and knowledge. CHANCE has helped in preparing me for my first job, both the application and interview process. It has also helped me in identifying what it is I want to major in in college and the type of institution i should attend.”
C.H.A.N.C.E. Program Founding Class
Narrissa Miguel, Class of 2016
“I joined CHANCE in order to unveil my hidden potential. CHANCE has given me the motivation to strive for excellence in my studies and daily life. The last years of high school has not been easy, but CHANCE gave me the tools to navigate through any obstacle.”
AJ Thompson Class of 2016
“I joined CHANCE because I needed help learning how to mature and grow in a positive manner. CHANCE helped me to not only grow, but to be open to helping and understanding others’ growth around me.”
Tajsha Johanson, Class of 2017
“CHANCE has changed me a lot. I wanted to join CHANCE so that I could better myself and have a more positive outlook on life. It has shown me a different side to myself and I realized that things can change in many ways – I can change in many ways.”
Blue-Diamond Thomas, Class of 2017
“The decision to join CHANCE was to help me make better life decisions. CHANCE has helped me to stay focused in school while cultivating amazing relationships with its members.”
Destiny Wright, Class of 2017
“I joined CHANCE to improve my attitude. CHANCE has helped me with my attitude in a way that I can’t really explain. It has helped me to think twice about what I say and how I react.”
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Where We Serve
Greater Houston Area
Email Address
contact@chanceorg.com
Phone Number
+1 (281) 845-4431
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