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WHO ARE WE
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Our Story of Service
How did Scholar in the Middle begin
Scholar in the Middle was founded on July 16, 2023, as The CamKuy Group. Three close friends, Rev. Cameron N. Kuykindall, Nia L. Tuggle, and Nicolas J. Snipes, founded this non-profit to give back to the communities that raised them. Before the group formed, The Weather Geeks of Memphis served the Memphis community in a similar yet different format.
In 2017, Cameron founded The Weather Geeks of Memphis. Through Cam's passion for weather forecasting, he and Nicolas informed the public of all weather conditions, held weather preparedness events (such as Hurricane Preparedness Week), and began what is now The Holiday Magic Toy Drive in 2020.
In the summer of 2025, the organization decided to take a strategic shift to serve a population of K-12 students that aren't currently served by Memphis' 13,000 registered non-profits: students who make C's in school. Our research proved that many organizations serve students who make A's/B's and students who make D's/F's. Yet, there are a few organizations that help students who are stuck in the middle, academically. That is why we are committed to moving scholars from middle to mastery. This is the new chapter of our story that we began on January 1, 2026 when we relaunched as Scholar in the Middle.
OUR MISSION
Propel students with average grades to achieve their fullest potential through learning activities.
OUR VISION
Ignite a love for learning and lifelong success in every student.
OUR VALUES
Education is our foundation, Engagement is our exploration, and Excellence is our destination.
Our Scholar Partners
We believe there's power in partnership. These non-profits, churches, and businesses below have donated their time, money, and resources to our organization, increasing our impact.
