The Emotional Intelligence Factory at Skyland
Empowering children and families through emotional intelligence.
Grow Together Here
Discover emotional intelligence education, youth mentoring, family workshops, and workforce development in one welcoming place. Our interactive classes, culturally responsive curriculum, and community education focus help children, adults, and organizations grow together. Empowering Children. Strengthening Families. Transforming Communities, all rooted in the historic Skyland School experience.
Story Of Love
Founded by Karen Cuthrell in 1994, our work began with twelve beloved characters teaching young children how to name their feelings. After purchasing our permanent school home in December 2025, we launched a $2.5M capital campaign to expand our national reach from Winston-Salem.
Our Impact
Explore video stories showcasing our community mission in action.
Historic Skyland Renewed
Discover how community advocacy transformed historic Skyland Elementary School into a thriving neighborhood learning hub.
Empowering Young Women
Watch how our leadership curriculum helps Black girls heal, build trust, and overcome childhood adversity.
Outdoor Learning Center
Experience nature, unconstrained instruction, and The Feeling Friends coming together at Kimberley Park Elementary.
Lady Mustangs Victory
See how weekly emotional intelligence leadership sessions inspired the Parkland Lady Mustangs toward team success.
Confidence For Careers
Using The Feeling Friends, we build emotional language, self-control, and healthy relationships before adding hands-on job training, practice interviews, and teamwork. Inside historic Skyland School, our culturally responsive workshops empower local residents to navigate workplace stress, communicate clearly, and grow professionally. Adults gain confidence, employers meet prepared candidates, and families achieve lasting stability. Connect with us today to learn more about upcoming sessions.