Edgewood Elementary

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2021-2022

Teachers

Rene’s visits gave Ziryah something to look forward to, and she seemed to thrive after each visit. Rene showed her positive attention that Ziryah enjoyed.

Amanda Moore

Malden Elementary

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2021-2022

Teachers

Lenny is so dedicated to Jeffrey. He visits consistently, and he chooses activities that Jeffrey loves. Lenny has built a wonderful relationship with Jeffrey over the past several years. It is clear that Jeffrey looks up to him and appreciates the time they share. Jeffrey looks forward to their time together. Jeffrey greatly benefits from having a positive male role model in his life.

Stephanie Berry

Katie is more confident, happy, calm, and appears to feel like her opinion and self matters since meeting with her Elevator Deborah. Deborah encourages Katie and shows interest in her and what she does. Katie is excited when she comes to visit her and has better attendance, is less negative and seems to have hope.

Tonya Harper

Aleeah really benefited from spending time with her Elevator. She always came back more settled. It gave her time to express everything that was going on with her personally (relationships/school/home life), so when she came back to the classroom she was more focused on what we were doing. She needed an adult figure in her life that just focused on her, and Ms. Revercomb was that person for her. Aleeah looked forward to her scheduled time every week!

Lyndsey Coleman

Aaron looks forward to seeing Jeremy each week and shares with me the fun things they did. He struggles academically, and I think he appreciates having something that is different or special about him that doesn't have to do with school. He still has some struggles with reading, but I have seen great improvements with his attitude and ability to persevere through tough situations. He seems more confident all around. I think this is a WONDERFUL program and I am so grateful we have people who care about our kids here at Malden.

Kathleen Searles

Ellie wants to show me that she is trying her best and is much more responsible. Her handwriting has also improved! She talks about her Elevator a lot!

Sherri Call

Mr. Peterson helped a great deal with Izaic this year. There has been an increased motivation on Izaic's part, to do well on his assignments, especially spelling. I believe Izaic's reading ability has improved because of his Elevator. Izaic loved Mr. Peterson's stories about travel, particularly New Orleans. Izaic's general attitude toward school  improved and he looked forward to meeting with his Elevator each week. Time well-spent. Thank you!

Carolyn Ferrell

Truist Bank

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2021-2022

Elevators

Except for raising my own kid, being an Elevator is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.

Kelly Whitlock

Suttle & Stalnaker

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2021-2022

Elevators

Over the course of our year together O’lia became much more aware of other students' emotional needs and how she could try to help them. Being an Elevator has given me a new perspective on life and situations.

Sarah Crouse

Jackson Kelly, PLLC

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2021-2022

Elevators

This has been a wonderful experience! It has been fun, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. I always look forward to meeting with my student, and I am so grateful to participate in this program.

Matt Davis

Advantage Technology

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2021-2022

Elevators

I love that I got a new friend from becoming an Elevator. Emily talks more and Ms. Kerns, her teacher, said that she participates more in class too!

Amanda Holstein

Steptoe & Johnson

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2021-2022

Elevators

I noticed that Adam seemed more outgoing and receptive to people throughout our year together.

Christopher Etheredge

My children are mostly grown. Although I will be in their lives until the day that I pass, my time of modeling and nurturing sons and daughters has come and gone. This program gives me an opportunity to take those learning experiences and put them back into play. (Plus, it gives me a chance to work on my jump shot!) Although trite to say, it truly is better to give than to receive...but I offer this refinement: It is difficult to measure the impact of one’s investment of time and interest in the life of a young person. But I know, without a doubt, the warm feelings that I experience when I spend time with Amaad. When I see Amaad, my elevatee, come running across the gym with a jump in his step, I know that the effort is worthwhile. Although not the purpose, this mentorship thing is a two-way street. We, too, become better community citizens.

Bryan Cokeley

TC Energy

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2021-2022

Elevators

I used to be in the National Guard Counterdrug program in which we worked with at-risk youth; I missed being able to do that and that is the reason I became an Elevator...to have the chance again at being a positive impact on a young life that needed direction, guidance and a strong relationship.

I have been Gracie’s Elevator since she was in the first grade. I look forward to our meetings and enjoy activities we do together, whether it involves art, playing games, reading, or just simply talking; every meeting has been beneficial. I have watched her grow into a well rounded young lady. Gracie graduated from Edgewood Elementary this past May and I’m happy that I will be able to continue meeting through her middle school years.

Michelle Barton

Orders Construction

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2021-2022

Elevators

It is humbling to see how much a little time given to someone can make a difference.

Aaron Settle

The single most important thing I get out of being an Elevator is knowing that a child other than my own children truly looks forward to seeing me and that I make a difference in his life.

JC Morris

Feeling like you make a positive impact on a child - even if it's just one hour a week is the biggest impact I have seen in my life.

Joanna Mueller

I absolutely love being Allana’s Elevator and I’m looking forward to school starting so I can see her and work with her again. I know that the children look forward to the summer break, but all I have been doing is wondering if Allana is doing ok, I do miss seeing her weekly and again I can’t wait for the school year to start.

The Elevator program is phenomenal, and I hope it continues for years to come. I wish to be an Elevator for as long as I can.

Kim Savilla

Potesta & Associates

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2021-2022

Elevators

Spending time with Willow first thing in the morning just gives me a great start to my day.

Rhonda Henson

I've always heard that children are very resilient....I've now witnessed it with my own eyes. These kids roll with the punches. Both of the children I have been paired with have gone through some very difficult things at young ages and both of these young ladies face each day with such strength that it's admirable. They've taught me how to be more resilient, how to pivot and keep smiling no matter what is going on. It's quite hard to have a bad day when you see their smiling faces.

Lisa DeCrease

I feel I helped Grayson every time I saw him and that he seemed to enjoy me being there.

Kevin Ramsey