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Fortitude Leadership Academy Fortitude has developed a model for intervention with youth and young adults through life skills and soft skills training. S.W.A.T.

This process of leadership is designed to assist youth in becoming aware of whom they are, the challenges around them and their pot introduces “Strategic Weapons & Tactics” to youth 5 to 19 years of age

We're continuing to make our rounds with our LEADers at LEAD Academy - Montgomery!Today, Ms. Fowlkes' 5th-grade scholars...
10/15/2026

We're continuing to make our rounds with our LEADers at LEAD Academy - Montgomery!

Today, Ms. Fowlkes' 5th-grade scholars had the opportunity to select their very own raised garden bed and begin preparing it for planting!

These young scholars are getting their hands ready for an exciting growing season. During their next session, they'll take the next step by planting collard greens!

Through this hands-on experience, our scholars are learning the importance of agriculture, teamwork, responsibility, conservation, and sustainability. They're discovering that growing something meaningful requires preparation, patience, and dedication.

Thank you, Tucker Urban Farm & Market: Learning Farmfor generously donating seedlings to each participating class! Your support is helping us bring agricultural education to life, one raised bed at a time.

Growing Future Leaders at LEAD Academy - MontgomeryOn Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mrs. Harris' 4th-grade scholars had the...
10/15/2026

Growing Future Leaders at LEAD Academy - Montgomery

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Mrs. Harris' 4th-grade scholars had the opportunity to select their very own raised garden bed and begin preparing it for planting!

With three 4th-grade classes and four 5th-grade classes participating, each class gets to choose its own raised bed, prepare the soil, and take ownership of its growing space.

During their next visit, Ms. Harris' scholars will take the exciting next step, PLANTING!

Through this hands-on experience, our scholars are learning more than agriculture. They're developing teamwork, responsibility, patience, and an understanding of conservation and sustainability.

We're not just preparing garden beds. We're preparing young minds for a future of growth, leadership, and opportunity!

Fortitude Leadership Academy
Planting Seeds of Knowledge | Growing Tomorrow's Leaders.

The LEAD Academy - Montgomery Lions are in the garden!Today, Mr. Jackson’s 4th Grade class had their first day in the ga...
10/06/2026

The LEAD Academy - Montgomery Lions are in the garden!

Today, Mr. Jackson’s 4th Grade class had their first day in the garden and even got to choose the raised bed they’ll call their own this fall!

Just like our other young gardeners, the Jaguars learned about sustainability and preparation, understanding that before we can plant and expect a harvest, we have to prepare the space, care for what we have, and be ready to maintain it.

They jumped right in, and I’m already looking forward to seeing what grows in their beds this season!

LEAD Academy is planting more than vegetables, we’re planting knowledge, responsibility, and the next generation of leaders in agriculture!

Preparing the soil. Developing the scholar. Growing the future.

The 5th Grade Jaguars at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School are in the garden this fall!Our first hands-on lesson ...
10/06/2026

The 5th Grade Jaguars at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School are in the garden this fall!

Our first hands-on lesson was all about sustainability and preparation. After the summer, our garden beds were overgrown, the spring vegetables were gone, and the weeds had taken over. Before we can plant something new, we first have to prepare the ground!

And these Jaguars made WORK look like FUN! 😂 The Lady Jags turned everything into a competition, while the Jag Gents stayed cool and calm, until it was time to show their strength pulling up those “tree-sized” weeds!

Today’s lesson was simple: Growth doesn’t just happen. You have to prepare for it, work for it, and take care of it.


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We’re growing more than plants—we’re growing LEADers!The 4th and 5th graders at LEAD Academy - Montgomery are taking lea...
09/30/2026

We’re growing more than plants—we’re growing LEADers!

The 4th and 5th graders at LEAD Academy - Montgomery are taking learning beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences in our raised bed garden. Through planting, watering, problem-solving, and working together, students are practicing important life and soft skills like responsibility, teamwork, patience, perseverance, and goal setting.

Through the partnership of Fortitude Leadership Academy and LEAD Academy, we’re planting skills, growing character, and preparing bright futures!

If you would like to sponsor a class bed with supplies support (soil, seeds, or hands-on garden care) please reach out to The Fort or LEAD Academy - Montgomery.

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES WITH THE LEADers OF LEAD Academy - MontgomeryY! Fortitude Leadership Academy is excited to continu...
09/22/2026

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES WITH THE LEADers OF LEAD Academy - MontgomeryY!

Fortitude Leadership Academy is excited to continue introducing the LEADers of LEAD Academy to our Junior Innovators’ Gardening Program, “Growing, Learning & Thriving!”

Last week, we began introductions with Mr. Jackson’s class, and this week we had the opportunity to introduce the program to Ms. Harris’ class. These first sessions are about getting acquainted, building excitement, and preparing our young LEADers for the journey ahead.

Students are being introduced to what gardening is, why people garden, and how planting and caring for something can become an opportunity to learn and grow.

As we move forward, our LEADers will transition from introductions to hands-on learning, exploring plants, soil, gardening tools, planting, and caring for their own garden. Along the way, they’ll strengthen important life skills including responsibility, patience, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and leadership.

We’ve made the introductions. Now we’re getting ready to plant, learn, grow, and LEAD!

Let’s grow, LEADers!

THE JOURNEY BEGINS FOR OUR 5TH GRADE JAGUARS! Fortitude Leadership Academy is excited to introduce the Martin Luther Kin...
09/22/2026

THE JOURNEY BEGINS FOR OUR 5TH GRADE JAGUARS!

Fortitude Leadership Academy is excited to introduce the Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School 5th Grade Jaguars to the Junior Innovators’ Gardening Program, “Growing, Learning & Thriving!”

This journey is about much more than planting seeds. Our young Jaguars will get their hands in the soil while learning how plants grow, exploring different types of gardens, and discovering the importance of fresh food, nature, and caring for our environment.

Along the journey, our Jaguars can expect to:
• Learn how to prepare, plant, water, care for, and harvest a garden.
• Explore vegetables, flowers, herbs, and community gardens.
• Participate in hands-on activities, challenges, and garden projects.
• Build important life skills including responsibility, patience, teamwork, critical thinking, time management, leadership, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Become aware of the various career opportunities through agriculture

We aren't just planting seeds in the ground, we're planting seeds of knowledge, responsibility, leadership, and possibility in our young people. Thanks, Principal Moore and the Jaguar family for sharing the scholars with The Fort!

Let’s grow, Jaguars!

THE FORT WAS ON THE YARD!The Fort was on the yard this afternoon for the LEAD Academy - Montgomery Open House, and what ...
09/10/2026

THE FORT WAS ON THE YARD!

The Fort was on the yard this afternoon for the LEAD Academy - Montgomery Open House, and what a great turnout!

It was a pleasure meeting the teachers, parents, and amazing scholars. Parents showed up, the energy was high, and the atmosphere was set for a great year!

Great job to the administration and staff for creating such a welcoming environment.

The Fort is excited to continue serving as a community partner, bringing agriculture awareness, hands-on learning, and new opportunities to LEAD Academy scholars.

Planting seeds. Growing knowledge. Building future leaders.

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Montgomery, AL
36116

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