Breakthrough Miami

Kenneth Garret currently serves as the Senior Site Director for Breakthroughs Miami Country Day Site. He’s been involved with Breakthrough since 2013 and started his Breakthrough Journey as a volunteer. He graduated from Barry University with his degree in Business Administration but chose to work in the world of nonprofit to help lead change for students that come from under-resourced communities. The reason he chose Breakthrough is that he believes in the mission and has seen the benefits of the work from the view of a volunteer and an administrator. By giving students the resources Miami Country Day offers, we are working together to close the achievement gap.

I had no idea how deeply I would be affected by all these children and how much they would inspire me every day. It’s been such a fantastic ride to see this program go from a handful of students who wanted to have a business club to more than 200 who have participated in one of our programs. I can’t wait to see where this year will lead!

Christine graduated from Miami Country Day School in 2008. After Country Day she attended Mount Holyoke College and graduated in 2012 with a Major in Sociology and a Minor in Sports Pedagogy & Coaching. In addition to her duties as Director of Alumni, she also spends her time as the Assistant Coach for the MCDS Girls Varsity Basketball team. In her free time, she enjoys working out, traveling around the world with her mom and spending time with her friends. Fun fact, Christine was born in Montreal, Canada, but her family is originally from Haiti. ​

Janyiah Olawale is an Ed enthusiast born and raised in Miami, FL. Early on in life she realized that education was important and immersed herself in school. She is a proud alumna of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University(FAMU), where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She credits her HBCU experience with changing her life because she was encouraged to embrace her true self. Upon graduating she was selected to join Teach for America and served as a Middle School English teacher in Charlotte, NC for 3 years. After recently returning to Miami she transitioned into the nonprofit world where she can further her obsession with all things logistical!