About Us

Jerkita Newson is the founder of Enhancing Body & Mind and Enhancing Learning & Enrichment Academy. Her work is rooted in a whole-person approach that brings together education, physical activity, holistic wellness, healthy living, mindfulness, personal development, and practical life skills.

Jerkita holds a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Social Work and Health from Middle Tennessee State University, where she was also a collegiate track athlete. Her experience as an athlete helped shape her belief in the importance of movement, discipline, confidence, perseverance, and caring for both the body and mind.

Her passion for working with young people continued through her experience coaching track at the middle and high school levels. She has also worked with children, students, and families through the Palm Beach County School District, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Children's Network. These experiences have given her the opportunity to work with young people from different backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, and life experiences.

In addition to her educational and youth-development background, Jerkita is a Certified Life Coach, Holistic Health Practitioner, AADP Certified Juice Therapist, and NAMA Certified Anger Management Specialist. She has a strong interest in natural wellness, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, emotional well-being, and helping individuals develop healthier everyday habits.

Her Whole-Person Approach

Jerkita believes that learning and wellness are connected. A young person's growth is about more than academics—it can also include developing confidence, learning how to manage emotions, moving the body, making healthy choices, communicating effectively, building independence, and discovering personal strengths.

This philosophy is at the heart of Enhancing Learning & Enrichment Academy. Through hands-on and guided enrichment experiences, Jerkita creates opportunities for young people to learn by doing while developing skills they can carry into everyday life.

Her programs reflect the areas she values most: movement, mindfulness, healthy living, life skills, personal development, confidence, independence, and overall well-being.

Jerkita's mission is to create a supportive environment where young people are encouraged to explore their abilities, strengthen their minds and bodies, and continue growing into confident and capable individuals.

April Davis serves as Founder and Co-Director of Enhancing Learning & Enrichment Academy, where she plays an important role in developing student programs and supporting the Academy’s commitment to individualized, meaningful learning experiences. She helps create an environment where students are encouraged to learn, grow, build confidence, and develop skills they can use both academically and in everyday life.

April holds an Associate Degree in Medical Office Management and brings experience working with children from diverse backgrounds, including students with unique abilities. She is also a Registered Medical Assistant, Licensed Phlebotomist, and holds a Child Care Certification. Her background in health, child development, and family support complements ELEA’s whole-child approach to education, enrichment, wellness, and personal development.

Through her hands-on experience supporting children and families, April has developed a compassionate and adaptable approach to working with students. She understands that every learner may not need the same type of support, structure, or encouragement. At ELEA, she helps ensure students are met where they are while being encouraged to strengthen their independence, confidence, academic skills, and personal growth.

As Co-Director, April works alongside Academy leadership to support student programming, families, and the overall learning environment. Her commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive space reflects ELEA’s goal of helping students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered as they learn, practice, and apply skills that can help them succeed in school, at home, and in everyday life.