Meet the Founder

The S.T.U.D.I.O was founded by Tecola Patterson of Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Tecola earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. While she is proud of her education, she will be the first to tell you that her experiences and interactions with others are where she discovered her true purpose.

Tecola has spent most of her professional career within the human and social service sector. She excels in each of her professional roles but where she shines most is when she is pouring into her community.

Tecola's ultimate goal, through each one of the programs operated by The S.T.U.D.I.O is to assist every participant in finding the path that will help them WIN!

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Board of Directors

Tecola Patterson
Kannapolis, NC

Patty Patterson
Kannapolis, NC

Dorene Player
Concord, NC

Shawn Caldwell
Huntersville, NC

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Our Mission

Our Mission is a non-profit organization that provides an array of services for youth and their families that will educate, enhance, inspire and assist in building a brighter future so, they can be more productive in society.

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Our Vision

Our Vision is to improve the quality of life and sustainable programs for youth in our community, so they may have the opportunity to develop skills needed for adulthood. Our goal is to create an environment where they can be inspired throughout their learning process. We shall partner with other businesses and nonprofits to offer an expansion of services to make a difference globally.

Core Values

  • We believe that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect regardless of opinions and disagreements.

  • We believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity to learn, to have services and employment without stigma, confrontation and discrimination.

  • We believe in respecting each other and honoring each person’s human rights regardless of their race, creed, color, sexual orientation or disability.

  • We believe in providing the highest quality of ethical standards to the people and families we serve and support.

  • We believe in providing consistency in our services to help individuals become self-sufficient.

  • We believe in cultivating relationships, and strengthening through giving back, volunteering, and holding workshops that can enhance the lives of others.