EXECUTIVE TEAM

Ty Woods
Executive Director  

Ty Woods has been in the youth development/education industry for over 15 years. She has worked for agencies such as: The Jenesse Center, Family Resource, Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Council, Boys and Girls Club, City of Covina, and the Cobb County School District. Her experience has led her to receive recognition from local government officials and national agencies for her work in youth leadership, nonprofit development and Arts/Music Education advocacy. Her education spans over a decade starting with an Associates in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Life University, where she graduated Valedictorian, and an MBA from Coles College of Business. Through her leadership, the organization's revenue has grown significantly, by over 300% in one year, and she continues to forge contacts that are beneficial to the organization. To contact Ms. Woods, please email her at twoods@artportunityknocks.org.

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Chris "Alpha Knocks" Woods
Director of Operations & The School of Technical Arts

Chris Woods has over 18 years of experience as a Music Producer/Audio Engineer and Instructor. He has been in youth development and empowerment for several non-profits across the globe for 15 years. He has been teaching kids/teens how to produce music, make beats, edit, compose, and record songs live. He also trains students on how to run live events. The creator of Camp Beat Knocks and Business developer and coach, he runs our Technical Arts Department, which includes Video Production, Music Production, and Audio Engineering. He is also the point of contact for any classes in this field, as well as any live event. He has a Bachelors Degree in Audio Production from the Art Institute of Atlanta.  To contact Chris Woods, email him at cwoods@artportunityknocks.org.

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Meet our Coaches

Our instructors are totally awesome! With industry experience and college degrees, Artportunity Knocks brings the best of the best to teach your little one how to succeed in the industry as an independent artist.

Artportunity Knocks "DREAM" Team:​

Atlanta Heights Charter School - Before/After-School Program

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Treyonna Fraizer
Site Director
​Visual and Culinary Arts

Keon Merriett
Culinary Specialist 

Karen Johnson 
Program Specialist
​Crafts and Jewelry Arts 

Jonas Ho
Visual Art Instructor

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Specialty Instructors

Mandi B. Mpezo
Lead Dance Coach

Sean Mills
Visual Arts Coach 

Carla Rascoe
Guitar Coach

Kalkedan Bezabih
Administration Systems (Intern)

Joseph Ho
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​Nonprofit Development & Marketing (Intern)