I Am A Mentor – Danielle

We are celebrating National Mentoring Month by sharing why we chose to become mentors! Here’s what Teacher/Mentor Danielle had to say: I was raised by a single mother and while we were very close, having a mentor made a big difference in my life. My mentor helped me believe in myself and stay on track to reach college. I know it …

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I Am A Mentor – Dominique

We are celebrating National Mentoring Month by sharing why we chose to become mentors! Here’s what Teacher/Mentor Dominique had to say: I had a mentor who helped me navigate through high school. He went above and beyond to support me, taking me to games and getting me involved in basketball. He showed me that I could use sports to pay for …

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I Am A Mentor – Nawwal

We are celebrating National Mentoring Month by sharing why we chose to become mentors! Here’s what Teacher/Mentor Nawwal had to say: “When I was younger, I was greatly impacted by the adults that mentored me. When my life was chaotic they saw me through and made me feel secure. They encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and showed …

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I Am A Mentor – Oswaldo

We are celebrating National Mentoring Month by sharing why we chose to become mentors! Here’s what Teacher/Mentor Oswaldo had to say: “Being a mentor is something I’ve always wanted to do because I grew up in an area of Los Angeles where there were many children who really needed someone to look out for them.  A mentor is someone who guides a kid when …

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