IYT Madison Metro. School District Impact Update: November 2025
- Kevin Akins
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read
November in Review: Connection & Self-Discovery
This month across our Madison sites (La Follette and Capital High Schools), the focus was on building connections—both with each other and with our future selves. Whether battling it out on the basketball court to strengthen our bonds of brotherhood or diving deep into personality assessments to align our traits with future careers, our Brothers spent November learning who they are and who they want to become.
Brotherhood on the Court
Enrichment Basketball Activity
IYT hosted an awesome Brotherhood Enrichment Basketball activity where Brothers from across the district came together for a fun and interactive game.
While the competition was fierce, the purpose went far deeper than the final score. It was a powerful opportunity to bond, build teamwork, and strengthen our collective sense of identity. This shared time on the court helped our Brothers connect, support one another, and continue growing together as a united IYT community.
Workshop Spotlight: Personality & Purpose
Myers-Briggs & Career Alignment
Our Brothers completed a full lineup of programming this month, tackling seven distinct sessions ranging from "Accountability in Action" to "Digital Leadership." However, the highlight of November was our Myers-Briggs Personality & Career Alignment Workshop.
In this session, students explored the different personality types to understand how their own traits connect to their identity, strengths, and areas for growth.
Key Takeaways:
Career Matching: Using their assessment results, Brothers identified specific work environments where they are most likely to thrive.
Fun Discovery: One of the favorite moments was discovering which celebrities, fictional characters, and scholars share their personality type, making the self-discovery process relatable and engaging.
Brother of the Month
Brother Kenji
11th Grade
Brother Kenji continues to shine through his determination, consistency, and strong work ethic. He shows up to programming regularly, participates fully, and brings a focused, committed attitude to every session.
His drive toward academic success and his steady presence make him a standout example of what it means to embody IYT values. We’re proud of his hard work and grateful to have him in our space. Keep it up, Brother Kenji!
Meet Our Mentor
Riley Morin
Mentor
Email: riley@improveyourtomorrow.org
Why: Coming from a low-income, minority background—and knowing firsthand how challenging it can be for someone with similar lived experiences to reach college—I’m driven to be the support system I once needed. I strive to serve as a role model who makes a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of our IYT brothers. My goal is to help these scholars rise to their highest potential as they transition into the next stages of their lives. Ultimately, I want to embody the guidance, encouragement, and belief that I wished for growing up.
Leadership Update: Wisconsin Board of Advisors
We're thrilled to announce our new Board of Advisors for IYT Wisconsin! These dedicated individuals are deeply committed to moving the needle forward for young men of color.
Featured Advisor
Joe Gothard
Superintendent, MMSD
"IYT is more than a program; it is the essential pathway for guiding our young men from our classrooms to college, career, and the community. Their success is a measure of our collective commitment to a more equitable future."
Program Directory & Schedules
Program Manager: Aaron Broadwater
Phone: 414-732-9289
La Follette & Capital High Schools
Programming Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays
Study Hall: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
Mentor & ParentEngagement
Parent Engagement Sessions: 30
Mentor Sessions: 15