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"Good manners reflect something for the inside, an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self."
Emily Post
"Professional is not a label you give yourself. It is a description you hope others will apply to you."
David Maister
"Respect for ourselves guides our morals. Respect for others guides our manners."
Lawrence Sterne
Founded over 20 years ago by Leslie McBee, North Atlanta Professional Prep (NAPP) has become a staple in the Atlanta community for teaching young adults the skills for professional development and social success.
NAPP emphasizes the development of civility and professional social skills, through a carefully crafted series of lessons. Our classes focus on creating confident young adults while still incorporating the excitement of cultural events, dinners, and dances.
After growing up in North Georgia and taking turns in Iowa and Florida, Amanda is thrilled to have returned to her Georgia roots. Amanda is a graduate from the University of Georgia, where she received a Degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. Amanda began her professional career as a teacher in the Gwinnett County Public School System. After rearing her four children, Amanda returned to the work force and was the Director of several successful preschools in Florida and Georgia. By being the primary instructor at North Atlanta Professional Prep, she is able to return to her love of teaching and preparing the next generation for school, college, the career world and beyond.
Born in North Georgia, Jennifer Chambers has spent the past 40 years living in and serving the Atlanta community. Jennifer received a Business Degree from The Georgia Institute of Technology and a Degree in Design from The University of Georgia. Jennifer worked in event planning as a Conference Coordinator at the Center for Continuing Education at UGA. In her 21 years as a parent in the Dekalb County School System, she has served as chair of the Hospitality committee, Teacher Appreciation committee, Fundraising committee, Friends of Lakeside, and as Parent Teacher Association President, where alongside her husband, she received the PTA Lifetime Membership Award for time and service.