Mentor Coordinator Report
Stories & Quotes To Share:
The Highlight of His Week
One of our newer mentors recently shared that, amid the demands of his high-stress, remote career, spending time with his mentee has become the highlight of his week. That sentiment was incredibly meaningful—a powerful reminder of how deeply these connections impact not just our students, but our mentors as well. His experience has been so rewarding that he even encouraged a friend to become a mentor at NVHS, further expanding the ripple effect of mentorship.
Creating Comfort & Connection
At the start of the year, I was given a space for my matches to meet—originally a dusty, cluttered storage room. With limited time and budget, I transformed it into a warm, inviting space, adding a teapot, cocoa, cider, puzzles, games, and a few cozy chairs. It’s still a work in progress, but it’s already making an impact.
On Wednesdays, our counseling intern uses the space and loves it. She’s shared that students now ask to meet there, and one even mentioned that the lack of windows helps with their migraines. That comment made my day! Knowing that this little room is serving not just mentors and mentees but other students as well makes the effort more than worthwhile.
My office has also become a favorite hangout spot for students. Recently, a mentor walked in and said, “It feels like home in here.” That meant so much to me. Creating a space where kids feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for is truly one of my top priorities.
Highlights:
• 51 hours of mentoring in April
• Year End Mentee Interviews by Partners for School
Upcoming:
• ·NVHS Mentor Training Presentation to NV high school students, along with
several mentors on May 1
• Mentor/Mentee end of year surveys and final report
• End of year celebration, last meetups: May 27 – 30 and June 2
• Graduation June 6: 1 Be the One mentee graduating
Number of Current Matches: 23
Submitted by Missy Rus – melissa.rus@nv.k12.wa.us