Hi EDUSKATORS! 

PLEASE HELP! I am stuck in ANALYSIS PARALYSIS. I need help with getting my program running. I am an expert teacher/educator, moderate skateboarder, but majorly lacking in business relations department. 

I want to start an afterschool skateboard class either in a school or a community space. The plan is to start with one small class/group and i will be the teacher myself until that becomes successfull then I plan to expand. 

What i need major guidance with is , getting it up and running. Like, who should I talk to at the school district? Should i try to get a contract with them, or would it be easier to start out independently at a skatepark? Maybe that would have less barriers?

Either way, I am really stuck with initiating this. Can i post flyers around the community to get kids/families to sign up? 

Side note: I am nueordiverse and autistic, my communication skills are lacking, which makes it hard for me in the 'business' relations side. BUT my education and understanding of teaching, learning as well as my ability to relate to and connect with underprivledged and at-risk youth are off the charts. 

I would appreciate any help on DIRECT ACTIONS/STEPS, scripts, email templates, etc to connect with school districts and community centers (like Boys and girls clubs).  

If anyone has more info they would like to share privately or would like to get involved please email me:  melissa@skatemotivateeducate.com 

We are looking for board members with expertise in business communications, finance, web/graphic design, marketing. 

Skate Motivate Educate is a registered non-profit.

https://skatemotivateeducate.com/

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your time 🙏🏼