When area schools connect with Little Hearts Big Minds to work with at-risk youth, they are getting the expertise of a person who has been in the same position as many of the young people. Zachary Pate, founder and CEO of the business, was born in Jackson, Mississippi, one of 10 children. His father was in prison for much of his childhood and his mother took on the task of raising the children while living in poverty. She was also committed to getting them help. “My mom knew of a program for underprivileged youth, and I and my twin…..