Brad & Josh: Learning To Take Your Shot

It’s a familiar story: the ball is in your hands, the path to the basket is clear, and all that’s left to do is take the shot. They say what happens next is up to you — but that’s only one perspective. Success is about more than just making the shot; it’s about all...

Greg Mahar: Modeling the Steps to Success

Greg Mahar’s height is written on the whiteboard in front of Stephanie Tham’s third grade class at the Josiah Quincy Elementary School. It’s being used as a way to create a word problem for the students, but it’s also a sign from Ms. Tham that Greg has become an...

Social Emotional Learning — Growth Beyond Academics

One of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of a successful mentorship is the emotional growth that can come from developing a caring relationship. While academic assistance is important, it can be equally critical for mentors to understand their students’...