KTM Foundation
Goals and Philosophies:

A Whirling Evolution of Inspiration' is the description that depicts the source of vision and energy of the KTM Performing Arts Foundation. In the words of Keisha Toi McClendon, the source of the vision, "I will use my talents to my highest potential for if talents are neglected they will be lost...I will never lose sight of my dream" Keisha's dream to develop a performing arts school that encompasses dance, drama, music and other related arts technology is being realized in the establishment of the KTM Performing Arts Foundation. The KTM Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation. All donations are tax deductible. The foundation will initiate programming and events to achieve the following goals:

• Offering performing arts training to children and young adults through community and arts in education programs.
• Providing gifted students with financial aid to continue their training.
• Allowing students to train with pre-professionals and professionals in performing arts through internships and apprenticeships.
• Offering students the opportunity to undertake a curriculum that teaches technical development of the highest standards in the performing arts.
• Initiate training through the Sameboat project for apprenticeships, internships and job training in performing arts related technology including: video taping and sound production, web page development and design, CD ROM design and development, theatrical staging and lighting techniques, computer programming and related computer peripheral equipment training.

And our personal goals of:

• Inspiring children and young adults to use their God given talents to the utmost of their abilities.
• Molding future leaders and achievers to position themselves as pioneers in the 21st century.
• Challenging and motivating these future leaders to persevere until they attain their goals