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Mentoring Partnership
The Bucknell-West Potomac Mentoring Partnership was recognized in March of 2010 as Outstanding Mentoring Program of the year by the Virginia Mentoring Partnership. Click on the following link for more information: http://www.vamentoring.org/news_and_events/outstanding_programs/
Tamaric Wilson, mentor, is featured in this Patch article: http://hyblavalley.patch.com/articles/whiz-kid-west-potomac-student-athlete-mentor
The Bucknell-West Potomac Mentoring Partnership was recently featured on Channel 21 insight: http://www.fcps.edu/mediapub/cable-tv/insight/index.htm
The Bucknell-West Potomac Mentoring Partnership video for the 2009-2010 school year can be viewed at the following link: http://gallery.me.com/cjmendelsohn#100000
The Mt. Vernon Gazette came to Bucknell in February 2009 to write an article about the mentoring program.
Read about some mentors and mentees.
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Mentors & Mentees
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Bucknell-West Potomac Mentoring Partnership
The Bucknell-West Potomac Mentoring Partnership is designed to provide support to many of our students. West Potomac High School students are trained to serve as peer mentors for the younger students.
Our Mission: To develop positive, caring relationships between high school and elementary students.
Our Goal: To promote academic success and instill a greater sense of responsibility, compassion, and self-confidence in all students.
What the mentors had to say:
“I hope this program continues to grow and expand. I feel that it truly makes a difference in these kids’ lives; my involvement has been nothing short of spectacular and amazing.”
“I really love the program…wish I had one more year. Very, very, very great match…thank you!”
What the mentees had to say:
“My mentor supported me by coming to a Bucknell event.”
“She helped me with things I needed to improve in.”
“He helped me with my homework.”
2007-2008 Program Survey Results
95% of the mentees felt better about themselves after participating in the program.
- 95% of the Bucknell students reported that participation in the program helped improve their grades.
- 100% of the mentors said they had a good or excellent relationship with their mentee.
- 95% of the West Potomac mentors reported that participating in the program helped them see the positive impact that they could have on the community.
Contact Information:
Carrie Jones: cjmendelsohn@fcps.edu
Bethany Koszelak: bakoszelak@fcps.edu
Related Links:
Fairfax Partnership for Youth: http://www.fairfaxyouth.org
Fairfax Mentoring Partnership: http://www.mentorfairfax.org
MentorWorks: http://www.fcps.edu/cco/mentor/
Partners
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by Vasantha Rayman
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Last Updated:
March 21, 2011