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
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
Except for raising my own kid, being an Elevator is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.
Kelly Whitlock
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
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
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
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
Education Elevators is a West Virginia based, non-profit organization that partners businesses and organizations with local schools to match their employees with students in need of mentors, role models, friendship, academic support, and individual attention.By impacting individual students, we respond to fundamental needs in our communities.Education Elevators is designed to facilitate and support meaningful mentoring partnerships of businesses and organizations with local elementary schools.
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