“More than anything in the world, Emily wants her mentee to be successful and independent. Emily can definitely take credit for some of her student’s confidence today, and thanks in part to Emily’s consistent, supportive presence, her mentee is flourishing.” -Paola Loera, BA, CISNT Site Coordinator, Bridgeport High School Emily Pivoda began mentoring with Communities […]
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Pam and David Taylor, A Truly Amazing Couple with a United Passion for Helping Kids
It’s hard to believe that National Mentoring Month is almost over! We have so many amazing mentors that choosing just a few to spotlight has been incredibly hard. To everyone who donates their time to enrich a child’s life, whether with Communities In Schools of North Texas or not, thank you! You make an invaluable […]
Read moreJames Karg, Mentoring: Hard but Very Worth It
There is no better resource we can provide for our students than the unconditional support of a caring adult. This is what makes being a mentor so incredibly impactful, and while it’s always amazing when our mentors are able to follow their mentees through high school and beyond, providing a safe place and setting a […]
Read moreKris Wise, Mentoring Has Changed My Life
Have you been considering mentoring, either seriously or just in passing? Kris Wise, CISNT mentor at Lewisville High School, says, “This experience has been life changing. I highly recommend signing up. It will change your life too!” When Kris began mentoring with Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) in the fall of 2015, she […]
Read moreBob Hegeman, A Lifetime of Service
We love our mentors because they do so much for our students, and we know that the biggest impacts can be brought about by the smallest actions, like being consistently present for a student. Consistency, Bob Hegeman says, is the big thing to keep in mind when considering becoming a mentor, and consistency is something […]
Read moreCongratulations, Paul Voorheis, 2023 CISNT Volunteer of the Year!
CISNT believes that ALL children need and deserve a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult. Based on this belief, CISNT engages over 800 volunteers in our programs every school year to pour into the lives of our students as positive role models and advocates. Mr. Voorheis provided a one-on-one relationship with a caring adult, where […]
Read moreNational Volunteer Month 2023
April is National Volunteer Month! In celebration, we interviewed four CISNT volunteers to hear their “why”. Thank you to all our volunteers for being #AllInForKids! Ngoc Brown – Enrichment Coach How long have you been volunteering with CISNT? I have been volunteering for about 4 years with CIS. Can you describe what it normally […]
Read moreA Veteran Finds a New Way to Serve His Community
*Student’s name was changed due to privacy. “Watching the kids and seeing the light in their eyes when I come through makes me so happy. I like being that light for them,” says Paul Hewitt, a UNT social work student. Paul joined the military after high school, seeking something different from his peers. He served […]
Read more2020 Volunteer of the Year Continues to Make an Impact
Forming a trusting relationship with an adult is a great way for students to build a long lasting positive experience in school and set them up for success in life, and one CISNT volunteer, Susan Foster, has gone above and beyond to empower students to aspire to their fullest potential. Susan began volunteering 8 years […]
Read moreA Former CIS Student Gives Back
Each year, Communities In Schools strives to empower thousands of students to stay in school and achieve in life. Often, we see this create a ripple effect, and now a former CIS student, Nancy Guevara, has committed her time and dedication to give back to her peers and the community by mentoring other students facing […]
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