*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 […]
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2020 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 […]
Read moreChristian Community Action CEO Gives His Time to Help Empower Students
With over 10 years experience working in the nonprofit sector and over 15 years mentoring youth in North Texas, Gilbert Montez truly embodies what it means to be a caring adult. Gilbert first began serving the North Texas community over 20 years ago both by working for and volunteering through other youth mentoring programs in […]
Read moreCelebrating CISNT’s Partnership with UNT’s Social Work Program
As the school year comes to an end and graduation is quickly approaching, we want to highlight our growing partnership with the University of North Texas’ Social Work Program. Social Work Practice I is a class where undergraduate social work students learn valuable one-on-one micro counseling skills for direct practice with individuals. According to their […]
Read moreCISNT Mentor Follows Student from 6th Grade to 10th Grade
Olumide Aje, the CISNT Site Coordinator at Ryan HS, first matched Paul with a 6th grade student at Calhoun Middle School. Today Paul continues to mentor his student who is now in 10th grade at Ryan High School. Mr. Aje originally assessed that the student would benefit from having a mentor because of his behavior […]
Read moreCongratulations to Josiah the 2022 Student of the Year at Alexander Elementary School!
Josiah is in the 5th grade and has been with CISNT for 2 years. He was first referred to CISNT by his school guidance counselor, Mr. Guerin, for supportive guidance and to build his skills in making responsible choices. Mr. Guerin also suggested that Josiah would greatly benefit from a male mentor to help him […]
Read moreCISNT Boys Leadership Group at Ginnings Elementary Brings Positive Role Models to Students
Six years ago, the CISNT program at Ginnings Elementary in Denton ISD began its first ever boys’ leadership mentoring group in order to encourage positive leadership and behavior through mentoring with caring adults. Eminia Vanegas, the CISNT Site Coordinator at Ginnings, started the group with volunteers from the Denton Noon Rotary Club, the Denton community, […]
Read moreMentor and Student Relationship Blossoms from Elementary to High School
Eliza was matched with her mentor Vanessa in 5th grade at Rivera Elementary through the CISNT leadership mentoring group. They continued to meet weekly during middle school at Myers Middle School and now at Denton Ryan High School for the last 6 years. Vanessa and Eliza have bonded over the years through shared life experiences. […]
Read moreHappy National Mentoring Month!
January is National Mentoring Month! This campaign celebrates the positive effect mentoring has on young lives and raises awareness on the need for mentors and how, together, we can increase mentorships to help ensure positive outcomes for our youth. All month we will be celebrating our own amazing mentors and the positive impact they have […]
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