Begin Anew of Middle Tennessee

Vision Statement

Teaching one generation to change the next.

Mission Statement

Begin Anew empowers individuals to overcome the obstacles caused by poverty by providing education, mentoring, and resources.

Overview of Begin Anew

Begin Anew operates programs at four locations throughout Middle Tennessee. Along with weekly Bible study and free programs and care for our students' children, we offer three education tracks in separate programs to men and to women:

• HSE (High School Equivalency) offering tutoring and/or classes in five subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

• ELL (English Language Learners) accommodating three levels of instruction:

Level 1 - foundational vocabulary and basic grammar

Level 2 - builds on vocabulary and grammar with additional verb tenses, introduces adverbs, and teaches longer sentence structures

Level 3 - prepares a student for workplace vocabulary by learning phrases, sayings, and concepts; for example, how to exercise critical thinking skills and spends more time in comprehensive reading and writing

• Computer and Job Skills Training teaching programs like Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, and Word, along with skills such as building a resume, etc.