Fern Creek Mentors

	Fern Creek Elementary School halls are bustling with students and grown-ups – not just the teachers and staff but extra grown-ups. Over 100 mentors have been trained and are meeting once a week with students one-on-one. This is the beginning of the seventh year of the Fern Creek Mentoring program and it is growing daily.
	As a School of Promise, Fern Creek has a task force overseeing its progress in meeting the five promises: caring adults, safe places, healthy start, marketable skills and giving to others. The Mentoring program contributes significantly to meeting these promises.
	All of the Fern Creek Mentors are individuals in the community wishing to give of their time to make a difference in the life of a child. Many of the mentors come to the school collectively through their workplace or group affiliation, such as Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart; Reeves Memorial United Methodist Church; Colliers Arnold; Rollins College; Fern Creek Neighborhood Association; and Orange County Government.
	Additionally Lake Highland Preparatory School sends students from their High School over to Fern Creek two mornings a week to tutor 1st grade students in Reading. What a great example for the elementary school students of giving back to others.
	If you would like to know more about the Mentoring program at Fern Creek or become involved with the program and the school, contact Holly Vanture, Community and Mentor Coordinator at 407-222-4761 or E-mail:

Mentor Job Description

Wanted:

• Caring, committed individual who would like to change the life of a student through one-on-one mentoring sessions.

Job Description:

• Spend 30-45 minutes, once a week, on school campus, during school time hours, forming a meaningful relationship with a student at Fern Creek Elementary School
• Meet with the same student (same day/same time) consistently each week for the school year (September - May), to share a love of learning and aid the student through exploring the worlds of reading, writing, math, etc. (May share one student between 2 mentors if necessary)
• Take time to focus on the child's personal and individual development by mentoring them in areas such as goal setting, academic success, and positive values and behaviors.
• Have FUN - while helping a deserving student develop the necessary reading and life skills to be successful this year and every year!

Qualified Individuals:

• Are dependable. Can give about an hour a week. Have a good rapport with children. Can be a positive role model. Have a vested interest in education and giving back to your community. Enjoy learning and want to pass it on!

For more information:
Holly Vanture
Community and Mentor Coordinator
Fern Creek Elementary School
1121 North Ferncreek Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
Phone: 407-222-4761
Email: