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ABOUT US

The Significance of Culture in Timbuk2 Academy's Afro-Centered Curriculum


 

Here at Timbuk2 Academy, we recognize how culture can shape a child's identity and self-esteem. We believe that culture plays a crucial role in providing children with a sense of wholeness and belonging. Our Afro-centered curriculum is designed to expose our students to their cultural heritage in a way that promotes confidence and empowers them to embrace their individuality, as well as appreciate and respect others.

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Our Mission
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Timbuk2 Academy is a 2nd generation, all-girls independent learning institution committed to academic excellence and total well-being through a culturally grounded, healing-centered approach that strengthens identity, cultivates critical thinking, and develops purpose-driven young women grounded in who they are and prepared to lead their lives with intention and integrity.Timbuk2 Academy proudly serves girls of the African Diaspora ages 3–25 in Trenton, New Jersey, across the United States, and abroad.

Values

  • Compassion

  • Gratitude

  • Positive Thinking

  • Discipline

  • Integrity

  • Embrace Individuality

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The Vision

IMPACT GENERATIONS   

 

To stand as the national and global standard for educating girls of the African Diaspora through a research-backed, culturally responsive, healing-centered model replicated by institutions worldwide.

Youth Ambassadors

Anjelique

Anjelique

Ivoryona

Ivoryona

Nia

Nia

Milan

Milan

Micah

Micah

Diauna - Lead Ambassador

Diauna - Lead Ambassador

Janaya

Janaya

Drew

Drew

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