About Us
Skylor Wingate-Massie
Chief Executive Officer
Plant A Seed Children’s Partnership Inc. (PAS)
Ms. Wingate-Massie is a graduate of Duquesne University where she majored in Philosophy and Communications with a career path towards Pre-Law.
Her plans changed when she started teaching at a small urban Christian school and saw
Chief Executive Officer
Plant A Seed Children’s Partnership Inc. (PAS)
Ms. Wingate-Massie is a graduate of Duquesne University where she majored in Philosophy and Communications with a career path towards Pre-Law.
Her plans changed when she started teaching at a small urban Christian school and saw the great need of young people struggling with identity. That was the beginning of a passionate desire to see young people succeeding because of a strong foundation of confidence and esteem.
Since then, she has worked with numerous organizations which include: Kidsvoice, Parental Stress Center, Imani Christian Academy, Kingsley Center, Hosanna House, Christ Lutheran church, East End Cooperative Ministry, Jubilee International Ministries, Petra International Ministries, Mt Ararat Baptist Church, Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, Family Resources and A Second Chance Inc.
She received extensive training in recognizing sexual abuse, understanding trauma in children, and cultural responsiveness in children.
With over 30 years of experience working with children, youth and their families, she was able to present and use the curriculum she created. Ms. Wingate-Massie became a recognized expert in her role as a teacher for children ages two to 18 years of age, by assisting attorneys during juvenile dependency cases and in her advocacy work for minor clients and their parents or guardians. She also developed a vast knowledge base from her experience working with Allegheny County service providers and in the child welfare system.
Skylor’s consultant experience and the Plant A Seed curriculum has been utilized in three states currently and five differently school districts and growing! She also trains teachers, administrators and program staff in trauma informed care, recognizing adverse effects in youth and develops programming with programs as needed.