Lafayette Parish

Teach from the Heart. Connect Through the Arts: TMM Project Presents at 2025 Louisiana Educators Rising State Conference

We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to present our program CONNECT: Teach from the Heart. Connect Through the Arts at the Louisiana Educators Rising State Conference hosted at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) on Friday, March 21, 2025!

Thank you to ULL Educators Rising chapter for having us! Check out some photo highlights below:

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Connecting Through Art: TMM Project & Lafayette Parish School System

Thank you to our partners and supporters for making this experience possible. Let’s continue to uplift our youth and advocate for mental health through the power of artistic expression.

Originally posted on Facebook by the Lafayette Parish School System:

Last week, students at Scott Middle experienced Connect, a powerful event brought to life by the TMM Project and led by mental health specialist True Justice (Ebony Kennedy).

Through art, dance, and spoken word poetry, students explored creative ways to express their emotions and build meaningful connections with one another. This event shined a spotlight on the importance of mental health and the role the arts can play in fostering understanding, healing, and growth.

A huge thank-you to True Justice, the TMM Project, and our incredible partners at the Acadiana Center for the Arts for making this transformative experience possible. Your work is helping our students connect in deeper, more meaningful ways!

Together, we’re proving that creativity and connection can change lives.

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TMM Tour: Winter & Spring 2025 Dates

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We’re thrilled to announce our TMM Tour for Winter and Spring 2025! Our team is gearing up to visit schools, libraries, and community organizations across the region to connect, inspire, and share the magic of creativity and education. Here's a sneak peek at where we'll be:

*ASTERISK DENOTES EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

JANUARY 2025

Fri, Jan 10th - Martin Petitjean Elem, 1pm

Mon, Jan 13th - Opelousas Middle, 8am

Mon, Jan 13th - Port Barre Middle, 1:30pm

Tues Jan 14th - North Central High, 9am

Tues, Jan 14th - Park Vista Elem, 1:45pm

Wed, Jan 15th - Opelousas Jr High, 8:30am

Wed, Jan 15th - East Elem, 1:30pm

Thu, Jan 16th - Lawtell Elem, 9:30am

Thu, Jan 16th - Creswell Middle, 1:30pm

Fri, Jan 17th - Milton Elem, 9am

Fri, Jan 17th - Scott Middle, 2:45pm

Wed , Jan  22nd - I CARE Summit, 8am

Fri, Jan  24th - AcA (Solo field trip), 9am

Mon, Jan  27th - JH Williams Middle, 8am

Mon, Jan  27th - James A Herod Elem, 1pm

Tues, Jan  28th - North Vermilion Mid  , 7:15am

Tues, Jan  28th - Gueydan High, 12:45pm

Wed, Jan 29th - Woodvale Elem, 9am

Wed, Jan 29th - Charles Burke Elem, 1:30pm

Thu, Jan 30th - Erath Middle, TBD

FEBRUARY 2025

Tues, Feb 4th - Chitimacha Tribal School, 2pm

Wed, Feb 12th - *Hollywood Branch Library, 10am

Wed, Feb 12th - *Atkins Branch Library, 4pm

Thu, Feb 13th - *North Shreve Branch, 10am

Thu, Feb 13th - *North Caddo Branch, 4pm

Fri, Feb 14th - *Wallette Branch, 10am

Fri, Feb 14th - *Blanchard Branch, 4pm

Sat, Feb 15th - *Hamilton Branch, 11am

Sat, Feb 15th - *Broadmoor Branch, 4pm

Fri, Feb 21st - *Patterson Branch, 4:30pm

Fri, Feb 21st - Private - Lafayette, LA, 7pm

Fri, Feb 28th - *Franklin Branch, 4:30pm

MARCH 2025

Fri, Mar 28th - Chitimacha Tribal School, 9am

APRIL 2025

Wed, Apr 16th - Valverda Elem, 1:30pm

Stay tuned for more updates and details on our stops @TMMProject on socials!

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TMM Tour 2023 | Full Recap!

Thank You to all the amazing schools, libraries, camps, festivals, and organizations that supported our tour throughout 31 parishes in Louisiana & Mississippi.