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Our Background
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 Jesse Curney III has been on a mission to save the lives of our youth for almost 20 years. During that time he was selected by Bishop Eddie Long to serve as CEO of several programs for troubled youth and families Project Destiny and Project Impact in DeKalb and Fulton counties (GA). Both programs assisted selected schools by providing guidance to students who face challenges, thereby decreasing behavior problems and contributing to teacher's ability to focus on instructing students.
In 2005 a collaborative effort was formed between Jesse Curney III and Larry Veal, Executive Director of B-Moe Positive, a program recognized by Gwinnett County Schools, as one of its most significant programs. After careful consideration, Star Struck Inc. was developed.
Star Struck began conducting weekly meetings in January of 2006 catering to students who are on the last leg of the schools discipline cycle. Coordinators conduct one-hour group sessions in addition to individual sessions with students. During these sessions, students agree to sign a "Behavior Contract", and are introduced to Star Struck's exclusive curriculum. This curriculum introduces behavior modification techniques that equip students with enhanced skills for dealing with life's challenges.
Since inception, Star Struck has positively impacted over four hundred students.
Board of Directors and Key Personnel
Harvey L Armstrong , CEO/President
Armstrong was an outstanding college student/athlete at Southern Methodist University (1978-1982 ), playing for Ron Meyers. During his time at SMU Armstrong earned Freshman of the Year and All-American honors for the Mustangs as well as being named an Academic All-American making the Dean's list in his Freshman year and captain of his team in his junior year. Mr. Armstrong began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1982-1985. Armstrong continued his career in the NFL playing for the Indianapolis Colts from 1986-1991. In addition to numerous accolades for his work on the field, he was the recipient of several humanitarian awards off the field including WBC Man of the Year and NFL's Ed Block Courage Award for assisting abused children. Served as a football commentator for Comcast Cable Vision from 1991-93. Since 1987, Armstrong has held sales and marketing positions for various companies including Coca Cola, Thompson Hospitality, and Omni Business Products. After his time as Defensive Line Coach for the XFL Chicago Enforcers he became Co-Owner of an Allstate Insurance Agency with his wife Sharon McCarty Armstrong. The McCarty Armstrong Allstate Agency is located in Decatur Ga. Ever the humanitarian, he is now a hardworking, devoted member of New Mercies Christian Church (NMCC) under the leadership of God, and Pastor Jesse Curney III. At NMCC, Armstrong is committed in his role as Director of the Noble Warrior's (Men's Ministry).
Email Address: HarveyLArmstrong@StarStruckFoundation.org
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LaNard Greene , Secretary
Originally from Chicago Greene attended Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a degree in Mass Communications. Mr. Greene is currently employed as a Senior Planner for Turner Broadcasting, his employer for the past seventeen years. During his tenure at Turner, he has also served in Children's Programming, TBS, TNT, and TNT Latin America. His extracurricular includes volunteering for the Media Ministry of New Mercies Christian Church. Mr. Greene is actively involved in all areas of Star Struck Foundation since inception.
Email Address: LGreen@StarStruckFoundation.org
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Larry D Veal , 180 Degree Program
As a high school freshman Larry received all “F’s" on his final report card and had been suspended over seventeen times for fighting. He was also well known in his Indianapolis neighborhood as a big troublemaker and gang member. Today he still carries scars from that time period, a metal plate in his mouth and the scars from having over three hundred fifty stitches on his back. However, that all changed when a member of from a rival gang moved into his neighborhood. He and his fellow gang members had a difference of opinion on how to address the matter. Larry thought they could handle the situation peacefully. The others thought differently. The outcome of this dispute culminated on a day Larry decided to go to school, while his fellow gang associates decided to take the matter into their own hands. It was that incident that made him decide to change his life for the better. Having departed from that way of living, He chose to seek a new way to spend his time. He soon found refuge in the teachings of the late Pastor Dr. Andrew J. Brown. For the first time, he was taught about making better choices and living right. The message came through loud and clear. By his senior year of high school, he was an honor roll student and the recipient of Broad Ripple High School’s “Outstanding Athlete Award” and “Best Mental Attitude Award.” From there he made a vow to use his life to help other troubled youth change theirs. He went on to earn a B.A. degree in Sociology-Criminology from Paine College in Augusta, Georgia. He then worked as a state of Georgia corrections officer and a Fulton County juvenile probation officer before realizing that the only way to really make a difference would be to start his own business focusing on ways to motivate youth. Hence, the B-Moe Positive Company was established. The “Moe” was put in place as a remembrance of his oldest brother Charles Moore (aka Charlie “Moe”), who is currently serving time in prison along with his youngest brother, Kenny. Since its inception, the B-Moe Positive Company has contracted with a number of organizations to provide its services, including: the National Youth Crime Prevention Council, National Police Athletic League, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, NBA’s Orlando Magic, National Society of Black Engineers, National School Drop-Out Prevention Center and the Georgia, Florida and Alabama Departments of Education. Larry is the author of his autobiography entitled, “Like an Elephant on a Chicken Farm”, and the creator of the decision-making curriculum, I Have Will Power, whose concepts are giving hope to our youth. Atlanta’s Fox Evening News featured him as “A Man with a Message.” Larry has also been recognized by the White House, United States Congress, and many others. In 2006 he was awarded the “Making A Difference Award by the Gwinnett County N.A.A.C.P. and “ Outstanding Alumni” by Paine College.
Email Address: LarryVeal@StarStruckFoundation.org
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Debra Wills , Treasurer
She received her B.A. in Business Administration, Masters degree in Administration from Southern Illinois University. Currently Ms. Wills is employed as Director of Finance for New Mercies Christian Church. Her formerly employment includes Social Services Coordinator and Grants Administrator for the Head Start program in Carbondale Illinois.
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PROGRAM DIRECTORS
OUR BOARD OF ADVISORS
Timothy Chaney, Wendell Charles, Anthony Conway, Elizabeth Dubose, Angela George, Leon Goodrum, Reese Hamilton, Sheila Humphrey, Stacy Law, Sheila Lawson, Brandy Mahaffey, Maxine McDaniel, Selestina Mendoza, Carlton Rose, Hank Stewart, Robert (Rob) Sullivan, Gabriel Tuggle, Liz Williams
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