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Who We Are

A group of cheerful children raising their hands against a blue background.

About Us

Our Mission: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 


For 31 years, Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. The Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama actively seeks to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies have difficulty in reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring that our community’s  youngsters have access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

The Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Alabama is part of a nationwide affiliation of local, autonomous organizations and Boys & Girls Clubs of America working to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. It is facility-based and offers daily access to a broad range of programs in five core program areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.  

Awards

Our programs have taken regional awards each year for the past 11 years, including Best Overall Program (6 time recipient) , Sports, Fitness & Recreation Program (5 time recipient), Arts (4 time recipient), Health & Life skills (3 time recipient) and Education & Career Development  (2 time recipient).  Our Director and Executive Assistant are also regional award winners. Our Board of Directors has also won  the Board Performance Award for the State of Alabama twice.  Our Club received the 2012 Gateway Award (For highest increase in Average Daily Attendance) and the Club Advocacy Champion Award in 2019.

With the 2014 expansion of our main Club, we serve more of our local youth than ever before, and see them into young adulthood in a safe, caring environment.


Safety

There is nothing more important than the safety of our youth members. We work every day to create a safe, fun environment, so kids can have every opportunity to be successful in life.

We do not tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind, including child sexual abuse or misconduct. From strict adherence to policies and guidelines within Club facilities and staffing structure, to equipping young people with the critical thinking and social-emotional skills to make healthy, safe choices, ensuring Club members are safe is the first step to success.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America continually updates and innovates robust safety policies, programs and training for local Club staff and volunteers that are designed to protect young people from threats that are present in our society. Through the national Child & Club Safety Department we implement layers of safety policies and guidelines to keep our kids safe including:

  • Mandatory criminal background checks.
  • Local Boys & Girls Clubs are required to immediately report any incident regardless of severity to the appropriate authorities and then to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
  • Each Club has a Board led Safety Committee elevating safety to the highest level of governance.
  • Clubs are required to complete a mandatory annual safety assessments.
  • BGCA and local Clubs engage leading 3rd party safety experts on training, policies and resources.
  • Any employee looking to move to another Club, MUST have a reference from the previous Club.
  • Continual updates to Clubs’ sexual abuse prevention polices, practices, and trainings that align with best practices of healthcare and school-based settings.
  • Impactful training and resources for Club youth and families focused on mental health and social-emotional development.


In summer of 2020, local Boys & Girls Clubs voted to adopt additional safety measures, to improve safety within Clubs. Many of these practices were already in place, however Boys & Girls Clubs determined these practices should be mandatory for all Clubs:

  • Strengthening the reference check requirement to clarify that all Clubs obtain rehire eligibility information for all prospective staff or volunteers that previously worked at another Club before being allowed to be employed or volunteer at another Club;
  • Standardizing of all Clubs’ Safety Committees to ensure that each and every one is being held accountable to the same metrics and responsibilities and;
  • Formalizing the requirement that each Club prominently display key safety resources; information, including the Child Safety Helpline and Crisis Text Line

And much more. Learn more about safety policies and actions, and recent enhancements to strengthen safety at Clubs at https://www.bgca.org/about-us/~/link.aspx?_id=F5F1AB27E0F84ED68ABF2AE17575572F&_z=z


Administrative Staff

Jessica Moore

Taivia Ragan-Scott

Jessica Moore

Executive Director

jessica@bgcseal.com

334-445-0512

Amy Phillips

Taivia Ragan-Scott

Jessica Moore

Assistant Executive Director

amy36360@yahoo.com

334-445-0512

Taivia Ragan-Scott

Taivia Ragan-Scott

Taivia Ragan-Scott

Program Director

taivia@bgcseal.com

334-445-0512

Zahnevia Hayes

Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers

Admin Assistant

zahnevia@bgcseal.com

334-445-0512

Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers

Teen Center Director

jonathan@bgcseal.com

334-443-0398



Jane Bloodworth

Jonathan Rogers

Jane Bloodworth

Workforce Development Instructor

TeenTakeover.Oz@bgcseal.com

334-443-0398

Summer Staff

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

 Ms. Aubrey is often the first friendly face you'll see each morning as our Membership Clerk. She has experience working with children of all ages through the Flowers Performing Arts Center's workshops and Ozark City Schools. A graduate of Carroll High School, Aubrey will attend Troy University this fall to pursue a degree in Theater and Arts Administration. Active in the community and passionate about the arts, she brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a welcoming spirit to our Club every day. 

Ms. Olivia / Gamesroom

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

Ms. Olivia is our longest-tenured staff member, with over 24 years of dedicated service to the Boys & Girls Club, and she still loves what she does every day. She has served at multiple sites, including Hillcrest Boys & Girls Club, Glenway Boys & Girls Club, and currently works with the kids at our Youth Center. Olivia brings unmatched experience, consistency, and heart to our team. She enjoys interior decorating, gardening, and shopping in her free time, and also serves as a preschool Sunday school teacher at her church, showing her lifelong passion for children. Her guiding motto is, “If I can help at least one person along this road called life, then my living will not be in vain.”

Ms. T/ Gamesroom

Ms. Aubrey / Membership Clerk

Ms. Emilee / SMART Moves

Ms. T is a familiar face to many local youth through her work as a substitute teacher in the Ozark area. She is passionate about helping children learn and succeed, and she enjoys reading, teaching, and spending time with family. Her caring, family-oriented nature makes her a wonderful role model for our members.

Ms. Emilee / SMART Moves

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Emilee / SMART Moves

Ms. Emilee brings warmth, patience, and positivity to the Boys & Girls Club. After taking time away to welcome her beautiful baby girl, she returned with an even deeper passion for working with children and helping them grow. She has a natural ability to connect with kids and believes every child deserves to feel safe, encouraged, and valued. Emilee brings a fun, upbeat personality to the Club and strives to create a welcoming environment for everyone she meets. Outside of work, she enjoys singing, crafting, playing arcade games, and video games, always adding a touch of creativity and joy to everything she does.

Ms. Jana'e/SMART Moves

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Jana’e is a compassionate and motivated team member who values personal growth, meaningful relationships, and making a positive impact in the lives of others.  Jana’e has a special heart for children and is passionate about supporting their growth, well-being, and success. She strives to create positive experiences for those around her and is committed to serving others with kindness, patience, and respect. 

One of her favorite quotes:

"It always seems impossible until it's done."  Nelson Mandela

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Stacy / Summer Literacy

Ms. Stacy brings energy, heart, and a love for learning to the Boys & Girls Club. During the school year, she works as a tutor and will be leading our Summer Literacy program this summer. Having lived in the Wiregrass area for six years, she has found a strong connection to the community and its youth. Stacy shares that working at the Club has helped her discover a true passion for mentorship and supporting kids as they grow into their best selves. Fun fact: she’s an animal lover through and through. She has 3 cats, 3 dogs, and even had a pet squirrel!

Mr. Jonathan / Summer Literacy

Mr. Jonathan has been with the Boys & Girls Club for a few years and brings a strong passion for learning to everything he does. He especially enjoys math and reading and is currently a student at Troy University, pursuing a degree in mathematics. During the school year, he works as a tutor and continues supporting students through our Summer Literacy program. Fun fact: he loves both the beach and the mountains, so he’s always up for a good adventure no matter the view!

Ms. Ava / Art

Ms. Ava brings creativity, patience, and encouragement to the Boys & Girls Club. After serving as a tutor during the school year, she is now leading art programming this summer, where she gets to share her love of creativity with members every day. Ava’s favorite part of working at the Club is helping kids reach that “moment of realization” when something finally clicks, it’s what inspires her and keeps her motivated. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crocheting, painting, and drawing. She also shares her home with two unique pets, Snakespeare and Rumplesnakeskin, who match her fun and creative personality!

Ms. Destiny / STRIDE

Ms. Destiny / STRIDE

 Ms. Destiny brings excitement, dedication, and a love for learning to the Boys & Girls Club. A current student at Troy University where she is majoring in Elementary Education, she is passionate about helping children grow academically and succeed. After briefly working at Disney World, she returned to the Club because of her strong love for working with kids. This program, she will be supporting members in the computer lab through the STRIDE Program, helping them build skills and confidence. 

Ms. Pat

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Ms. Destiny / STRIDE

Ms. Pat brings more than 20 years of experience working with Ozark City Schools and a deep commitment to the youth of our community. As a proud grandmother of six, she understands the importance of providing children with a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. In fact, several of her grandchildren have attended the Boys & Girls Club themselves, giving her a special connection to our mission. 

Giovanni Veneziano/ Violin

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Bio Coming Soon...

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Mitchel Boles/ Guitar, Bucket Drums, Piano, Boys Choir

Bio Coming Soon...

Ms. Angela/STRIDE

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

Ms. Angela is returning for her second summer with the Boys & Girls Club and brings a wealth of experience working with youth. She currently serves as a paraprofessional in special education classrooms and previously worked as a substitute teacher. As a proud mom of three, she understands the importance of creating a supportive and engaging environment for children. In her free time, Angela enjoys art, reading, spending time outdoors, and playing The Sims. Her patience, creativity, and caring nature make her a wonderful part of our team.

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

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Mr. Leo/ IM Healthy

Ms. Reagan/ Project Learn

Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

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Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

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Ms. Nazir/ Triple Play

Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

Ms. Nazir/ Triple Play

Mr. Nazir keeps our gym active, energetic, and fun. Raised in Ozark, he has a lifelong passion for sports and outdoor activities. He competed in track for three years and has played football since the age of nine, earning recognition as one of the top athletes among Alabama's 4A schools. This fall, Nazir will attend Alabama A&M University to study engineering while also pursuing a career in the Army. His dedication, leadership, and love for athletics make him a great role model for our members.

Ms. Megan/ Theater

Mr. David/ Healthy Habits

Ms. Nazir/ Triple Play

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Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

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Ms. Florence/ Teen Center

Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

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Ms. Elizabeth/ Teen Center

Ms. Raby/ Coaching A Better Reader

Ms. Elizabeth/ Teen Center

 Ms. Elizabeth is a returning staff member now serving at our Teen Center. She brings a passion for youth development and enjoys crafts, learning Spanish, archery, softball, and agriculture. Elizabeth is a senior at the University of Alabama, where she is pursuing a degree in communications. She is also a member of Sigma Delta Tau and is currently preparing for the LSAT with plans to attend law school. Her energy, leadership, and commitment to growth make her a strong role model for our teens. 

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