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SUCCESS--S- Sense of direction,U- Understanding,C- Courage,C- Charity,E- Esteem,S- Self Confidence and S- Self Acceptance

Altorice Frazier Altorice Frazier, born 5/23/1976 in Newark, NJ is no stranger to struggle, triumphs, determination and now, mental success. As a result of becoming a ward of the state of New Jersey by the vulnerable age of two, Mr. Frazier fell victim to a life of rebellion and crime that intensified a gut wrenching pain caused by societal neglect and an unloved heart. Mr. Frazier recalls a childhood feeling of anger and lack of understanding as to why life as a child had been so challenging. Hence, replayed illustrations of story tales filled his imagination while the slums of the ghetto became his unbearable reality. Mr. Frazier’s questions of WHY lead him to a life of mischief and a thirteen year prison sentence. While in prison, Mr. Frazier understood the consequences of his delinquent actions. He began learning that in life, there are choices. Moreover, the right choices precede positive outcomes. Therefore, after five years of making the right choices, Mr. Frazier met the eligibility requirements of parole and halfway placement at Talbot Hall in 2003. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Frazier acclimated himself back into society and smoothly transitioned into the ‘working world’. While working at Pathmark and taking classes at Essex County College, Altorice was offered a position at a CPA firm. Subsequently, Mr. Frazier was introduced into a life of accounting and furthered his employment opportunities at H&R Block. In 2007, Altorice climbed the administrative ladder as coordinator of Alumni Association at Community Education Systems, Inc. (CEC). Mr. Frazier feels dutiful in giving back to his community, sharing his testimony and teaching there’s no excuse for ignorance and failure. Consequently, Mr. Frazier sits on the board of a nonprofit, mentoring program known as “Who Cares About Us? Inc.” In September, 2008, Mr. Frazier spoke for Governor Corzine at the U.S. Department Grant Reentry Announcement, about the trials that surrounded his delinquent life and the choices he chose to make that ‘ultimate difference’. Mr. Frazier has mentored for other charitable organizations such as, Team 2000 and Bethel Outreach Ministry. Altorice had made major contributions as a volunteer at one of leading charter school in the country, North Star Academy Charter School. At North Star, Mr. Frazier set on the board as president of PTA for five years. Altorice is also affiliated with New Quality Publishing Company, founded by JM Benjamin. Altorice explains the purpose of his affiliation is by giving untold stories as to how success is reached. More impressively, In 2009 Mr. Frazier started a barbershop commonly known as, Community Involved Cuts. Altorice explains the symbolic nature of the barbershop’s name is to strengthen the community. Further, Mr. Frazier goes on to say that barbershop conversations are geared to strengthening the mind of children. Altorice emphasizes that proper preparation can prevent poor performance. As a community activist, mentor, ex-offender, father and teacher—Altorice believes that it’s our turn to help usher a new way of thinking and the necessity of owning one’s accountability