Get to know Coach Lawrence Coles
New York City Coordinator
Lawrence “Emissary” Coles III, is a gifted speaker, producer, host and is the founder of SPEEK LYFE Movement Inc. Lawrence has produced multiple programs and events for Churches, Schools, community groups and production companies.
Lawrence seeks to use the creative arts as a tool to push youth to find their voice and their unique gifting. “Growing up in the inner city, there weren’t a ton of opportunities to express yourself artistically. The schools I attended didn’t have great art or music programs. So my goal has been to create programs that allow young people to experience the gift of creativity through the mediums of music, art and video.”
Lawrence and Thrive Collective have been collaborating on arts-based school partnerships since "I Am ... Now" at Jamaica High School and IS 8 in 2011-12.
Lawrence seeks to use the creative arts as a tool to push youth to find their voice and their unique gifting. “Growing up in the inner city, there weren’t a ton of opportunities to express yourself artistically. The schools I attended didn’t have great art or music programs. So my goal has been to create programs that allow young people to experience the gift of creativity through the mediums of music, art and video.”
Lawrence and Thrive Collective have been collaborating on arts-based school partnerships since "I Am ... Now" at Jamaica High School and IS 8 in 2011-12.
