HEALING Fort Worth collaborates with local arts organizations, community centers, and educational institutions to present an art-based initiative that fosters community growth and healing, while providing a STEAM program to mentor and educate underserved youth.
Founder and CEO, Tyrone King, is a Fort Worth native who has spent the majority of his life residing within the city limits because, as he says, “there’s no place like Fort Worth.” He loves the idea of “being able to go fishing in the morning, the museum in the afternoon, and a jazz club at night, all in the middle of the 12th largest city in the nation.”
As a youth, Tyrone learned the importance of teamwork while playing Pop Warner Football and Little League Baseball. A product of FWISD, he graduated from O.D. Wyatt High School before earning an Associate Degree from TCJC and a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Tyrone has owned/operated a small business in Ft. Worth for over 25 years and been active in the DFW Arts community for over 20 years, spending more than a decade involved in a successful youth mentoring program by using a STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) based initiative.
Tyrone decided to create HEALING Fort Worth because the city is divided, hurting, and a growing segment of the youth are at risk. He has devised a plan, utilizing the organization, that begins the process of bringing the city together so that Ft. Worth truly becomes an all-inclusive city.
What is STEAM?
STEAM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, is an educational approach that integrates these disciplines to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It emphasizes a holistic learning experience by connecting seemingly separate subjects and encouraging students to explore real-world applications.
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STEAM education goes beyond teaching these subjects in isolation. It aims to show how they relate to each other and how they can be used together to solve problems and create new things.
The Importance of the Arts
The inclusion of the arts (Arts) in STEAM is crucial. It encourages students to think creatively, experiment, and develop innovative solutions.
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While STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is also an important educational framework, STEAM expands on it by recognizing the vital role of the arts in fostering innovation and creativity.
Real world applications
STEAM focuses on practical, hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom learning to real-life situations and challenges.
STEAM education helps students develop essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, which are highly valuable in various fields