An Adventure of Discovery
Transforming the community by supporting the educational system with initiatives and programs of fluidity.

Arise International was founded by Angela Henderson to bring community transformation by supporting the educational system with initiatives and programs of fluidity that will empower the students from grades K5-12 to Aim, Reach, Inspire, Succeed, and Enrich their own lives and the lives of others.
2,307
Students Mentored
230+
Teachers Supported
50+
Committed Volunteers
3
Amazing Programs

I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to see how many students engaged in the sessions. As a teacher, I sometimes feel as though my students are not motivated to learn. This experience tapped into who they are in a way that made them think, re-act remember. Thank you so much.
Carolyn Southall
Entrepreneur Teacher, North Charleston High School
Available Programs
Elementary Encounters
Dance, Arts, Music, Reading Partners, 5K events, Health and Nutrition activities, Teacher’s Friend, Office Administration Support, “How’s My Attitude” journey for 4th and 5th grades.
Teacher workshops on personal discovery, team building, and leadership developing.
Middle School Mastery
Dance, Arts, Music, Reading Partners, Teacher’s Friend, Office Administration Support, and Leadership Training, Personal Discovery, and Team Building.
Teacher’s workshops on Personal Discovery, Team Building, Leadership Development.
High School
ARISE Adventure (a 5 session journey: Personal Discovery, Team Building, and Leadership Development)
ARISE Advanced Adventure- “Keep Looking Up!” (Part 2)

The ARISE Coach built a relationship with the students over the four weeks. Coming back each week made a difference.
Cynthia Russell Albach
Leadership Teacher, Senior Advisor
Our Team

Angela Henderson
President.
Spearhead of Project H.O.M.E., which provides residential housing for youth who are in their junior or senior year. Connector of community and schools to empower children and youth.

Cindy Mellard
Vice President.
Over 30 years of public school teaching experience coinciding with over 10 years of coaching experience. Cindy also serves in her local church, coordinating a children’s leadership development program.

Keith Henderson
Treasurer.
Over 28 years of leadership experience and the CFO of North Palm Church. An entrepreneur owning several businesses from real estate to coaching.

Terri Kohensky
Board Member.
Over 40 years of nursing experience. 6 of those years as a US Navy nurse. Retired from Roper St. Francis hospital bone marrow transplant unit and ICU.

Cornelius Coakley
Board Member.
Founder of Neil Lavon Creative Firm with expertise in event planning, artist management and branding.


This is so amazing! I sent it to some friends as an example of how a church can wrap its loving arms around a school community. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your goodness, selflessness, and generosity.
Dr. Gerrita Postlewait
Superintendent Charleston County School District
Ready to Get Started?
Send us a message. One of our team members will get right back to you.
+1 (843) 343-8426
