Hi! It's nice to meet you.
Our Mission
We are an educational enrichment space focused on curating connections to empower individuals of all ages through meaningful discovery for
our boro - our village.
Our
Story
Hi! We are Jenna and Lindsay. We love learning. We love growing, we love empowering.
We also love our kids but we understand the pressure and the need to get your own work done while your kid is getting enrichment, social interaction, and expanding that little brain of theirs.
That's why we created Arboro.
Est. 2023!
Co-Founder
Jenna Gilfillan
I consider myself an ever-evolving educator because I love to feed my endless curiosity and find joy in empowering others. I am a mom to two, an author, an educator, and an instructional coach to teachers. We developed Arboro Empowered because the single most impactful way to strengthen individuals, families, and communities is through education.
Co-Founder
Lindsay Fricke
My passion is building connections, understanding students' developmental needs, and providing the tools to encourage lifelong learning! I am a mom of two kids, an educator, a soccer coach, and an Eagles football fanatic! I cannot imagine there is a more exciting or rewarding next chapter as an educator other than bringing Arboro Empowered to life alongside my best friend.
Our Core Values
Authenticity
Integrity
embracing individuality
making ethical choices
Connection
curating opportunities to make connections to/with people, ideas, and information/resources
Discovery
facilitating personal growth through meaningful discovery
Empowerment
equipping individuals to joyfully evolve
the warrior's reminder
i am awake
my mind is free
i am creative
i love myself
my willpower is strong
i am brave
i practice patience
i don't judge folks
i give, not to receive
i don't expect
i accept
i listen more than i talk
i know i'll change
i know you'll change
i'll hold on one more day
i start over when necessary
i create my own situations
i am cosmic
i do not have the answers
i desire to learn
i am the plan
i am strong
i am weak
i want to grow
i know i will
i take on responsibility
i hide myself from no one
i'm on my path...
- Erykah Badu