WE PUSH TEENS TOWARD THEIR DREAMS™
Potential is the beginning.
Preparation is the path.
Our Mission
Dream Pusher Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing high school students with soft-skills training, workforce readiness, leadership development, and postsecondary scholarship strategies.
We partner with schools, families, and communities to help teens build confidence, strengthen communication and life skills, and put leadership into action today. Our vision: students who are confident in their voice, clear about their path, and prepared to succeed.
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MEET THE DREAM PUSHER BEHIND THE MISSION
Confidence Isn't Given—It’s Activated.
Jeronda Marks is a speaker, author, learning and development leader, and the visionary founder behind Dream Pusher Academy.
Her book, Confidence Made Me Do It, reflects the heart of everything she does: guiding individuals to overcome self-doubt and step into their purpose. Through Dream Pusher Academy, Jeronda channels her extensive experience in leadership, business, and education into empowering the next generation.
She believes young people don't just need advice—they need advocacy, practical skills, and space to grow. By combining transformative coaching with real-world workforce and leadership development, Jeronda inspires teens and young adults to own their voice, unlock opportunities, and build a future on their own terms.
She’s a transformational leader called to...
“Every teen carries a dream. Inspiration sparks it. Education prepares it. Innovation elevates it. Empowerment activates it. Enrichment shares it. My mission through transformational learning is simple: to help teens believe in themselves and step confidently into their purpose.”
— Coach J
AN ACADEMY WITHOUT WALLS
We meet teens
where they are.
Our decentralized community academy brings specialized training labs and interactive workshops to school campuses, community clubhouses, and business centers across North Texas—with virtual and online options statewide and globally.