Rodney Price, Jr: Director of Programs
Rodney Price, Jr. is a proud native of Louisiana and enjoys serving and working in his community as well as across the city. He currently serves as an educator at a local charter school in Clayton County. This is his 6th year in education; however, he has over 10+ years of experience working with children. Rodney believes that all children can achieve when they have someone to believe in them and are willing to be committed to their cause. Rodney earned his Associates's degree from Ashford University and will be graduating from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Learning and Development. He plans to continue his education by obtaining his master’s degree soon after. Rodney believes strongly in community service as well as the life of servitude. Rodney is very excited to be serving as a Board member for Agape Life Prevention Center and looks forward to using his expertise in community service and education to support the mission and vision of the organization.
Email: R.Price@alpc.info
Laquita Holmes: President
LaQuita Holmes has 14 years of experience working with children of all ages. First Grade Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, After School Counselor, Substitute Teacher, Nursery Coordinator, and Paraprofessional are some of the roles in which LaQuita has served. Ebenezer Baptist Church, the City Schools of Decatur, and the City of Decatur Children & Youth Services are the 3 organizations with which LaQuita has served children and their families. LaQuita believes that working with children is a part of her life’s purpose and that it is God’s will for her to help cultivate a spirit of Care for Self, Care for Others, and Care for Things within each child. LaQuita has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, from The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs)!
Email: LHolmes@alpc.info
LaQuita Holmes has 14 years of experience working with children of all ages. First Grade Teacher, Tutor, Nanny, After School Counselor, Substitute Teacher, Nursery Coordinator, and Paraprofessional are some of the roles in which LaQuita has served. Ebenezer Baptist Church, the City Schools of Decatur, and the City of Decatur Children & Youth Services are the 3 organizations with which LaQuita has served children and their families. LaQuita believes that working with children is a part of her life’s purpose and that it is God’s will for her to help cultivate a spirit of Care for Self, Care for Others, and Care for Things within each child. LaQuita has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, from The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs)!
Email: LHolmes@alpc.info
Derraine JeanPierre
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 20 years which include 10 years of assessing and providing therapy services with children, teens, and families My current interest is in childhood development and the impact trauma has on attachment. It is my goal to assist all clients in gaining a clearer perspective so they can make wise choices and decisions for their lives. I believe each person can overcome challenges and become who they wish to be.
My Training and Experience
I received a Master of Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family from Liberty University of Virgina in 2021. I worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in 2016
Client Focus
Toddler (18 – 3), Preschool (3-6), Children (6-12), Adolescents/Teenagers (12-17) and Adults
Treatment Specialties
Trauma, Attachment, Parenting, Adoption, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems and Play Therapy
Email: DJeanpierre@alpc.info
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 20 years which include 10 years of assessing and providing therapy services with children, teens, and families My current interest is in childhood development and the impact trauma has on attachment. It is my goal to assist all clients in gaining a clearer perspective so they can make wise choices and decisions for their lives. I believe each person can overcome challenges and become who they wish to be.
My Training and Experience
I received a Master of Human Services Counseling: Marriage and Family from Liberty University of Virgina in 2021. I worked as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in 2016
Client Focus
Toddler (18 – 3), Preschool (3-6), Children (6-12), Adolescents/Teenagers (12-17) and Adults
Treatment Specialties
Trauma, Attachment, Parenting, Adoption, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems and Play Therapy
Email: DJeanpierre@alpc.info