Nancy McHarness

Nancy provides the critical backbone of labor, coordination and communication for Partners for Schools. She understands the heart beat and passion of our school leaders and teachers. “After raising our 4 kids, I know it just does not stop there.  It really takes many individuals and a community to support kids, families and schools, and I love connecting the critical dots. Every child can benefit from a caring adult mentor”

This week’s tip: build trust.

This month, the Mentoring Minute is focusing on ways that you can build a strong mentoring relationship with your student. … Read more

This week’s tip: be friendly.

This month, the Mentoring Minute is focusing on ways that you can build a strong mentoring relationship with your student. … Read more

Doing what they Love

A newly matched mentor wanted to do something with her student that she enjoyed. Together we brainstormed some ideas and … Read more

Summer Blues

Most students anticipate with excitement the coming summer break, but this is not always true for everyone. Some students dread … Read more

Patience can lead

Two themes that commonly come up in the first 6 months of a mentoring relationship are true impact and the … Read more