Who We Are

ROAD678 is an At-Risk Youth Program that works with middle school students in Spartanburg County Schools. Our program is faith-based and we teach Biblical lessons & life skills. ROAD678 uses mentor relationships with students to help them to learn coping skills for the struggles that come from being a teenager in today's society. 

MISSION STATEMENT

To equip students with tools needed to be productive, caring and responsible young adults.

VISION STATEMENT

A program that teaches life skills and uses mentor relationships to instill qualities in our students that help them become productive, caring, and responsible young adults.

Life-Skill Topics Taught at ROAD678

  • Relationships

  • Physical Health

  • Emotional Health

  • Survival Skills

  • Time Management

  • Social Skills

  • Employment and Finances

  • Home and Auto

  • Citizenship & Community

  • Spiritual Direction

  • Group Counseling

Adrianna Alexander,
Founder & Executive Director, Road678

Adrianna Alexander is the visionary behind Road678, a faith-rooted youth development program she founded with a deep desire to see middle school students thrive—emotionally, spiritually, and personally. Since launching in partnership with Woodruff Middle School, Adrianna has led the program with intentionality, care, and an unwavering belief in the potential of every student.

Over the past three and a half years, Road678 has grown into a trusted space where students are not only mentored and encouraged, but also equipped to make wise choices, grow in faith, and become the kind of young adults who lead with integrity and compassion. Adrianna’s passion is clear in everything she does—from building strong community partnerships to walking alongside students in some of life’s most pivotal years.

For her, this work is more than a program—it’s a calling to raise up a generation ready to face life with purpose.

Jay Alexander,
Founder of Road678

As the co-founder of Road678 and the husband of visionary leader Adrianna Alexander, Jay has been championing this mission since day one. His heart for youth development runs deep—not just in theory, but in action. With a strong background in leadership and community engagement, Jay brings both strategic insight and a hands-on commitment to seeing young lives transformed.

What drives him is witnessing the real-world impact the program has on students—the confidence they gain, the decisions they make differently, and the way they begin to walk with purpose. For Jay, Road678 isn’t just an after-school program. It’s a launching pad for future leaders, dreamers, and difference-makers. His unwavering belief in the next generation—and in creating spaces where they can thrive—is at the core of everything he does.

Paula Howell,
Site Lead

I taught middle school for 24 years, with a special passion for working with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. That transitional period is one of the most emotional and formative times in a young person’s life—full of challenges, identity shifts, and crucial choices. While I loved the classroom, much of our energy was rightly focused on academic curriculum.

Since the launch of Road678 in late 2022, I’ve had the privilege of partnering with the program as a site lead. Road678 has given me a meaningful opportunity to pour into students in areas that traditional curriculum often leaves untouched—emotional resilience, character development, decision-making, and life skills. It’s about helping them grow into whole, confident, purpose-driven individuals—not just strong students.

Being part of Road678 allows me to continue my life’s work in a deeper, more holistic way—and I’m honored to walk with our youth during these pivotal years.