On May 18, MTC’s major donors gathered for a conversation with William Blair, Wellness Coordinator for the Mountain View Los Altos (MVLA) High School District. During the interview with MTC Executive Director, Carol Olson, Blair shared that the pandemic’s impact on the mental health of students is significant, and that mentors play a critical role…
MTC recently considered, “How can we get our mentees more involved in shaping MTC’s mentor program?” Our answer was to create a pilot Youth Advisory Council (YAC) made up of a diverse group of mentees from each of our program high schools along with MTCMentor Program Managers. In addition to infusing youth voice into our…
In his first year as Principal at Alta Vista High School, Bill Pierce met Bob and Lois Adams. As he recalls, tutoring had started, and Bob and Lois pitched the idea of mentoring. “I thought it was an excellent idea,” he said. “Our kids at Alta Vista have so many role models out there, but…
“Caminante, no hay puentes, se hace puentes al andar.” Translation: Voyager, there are no bridges, one builds them as one walks. –Gloria E. Anzaldúa This quote by Gloria E. Anzaldúa has been especially relevant in my life, both personally and professionally, these past two years. I’m guessing you may feel the same. But for young…
Job Title: Mentor Program Manager 15-20 hour work week, 40-week year Reports to: Director of Programs (Click here to Download Job Description) Position Description The Mentor Program Manager makes and maintains matches between students who are eligible and qualified for MTC’s program with volunteers who have been approved through MTC’s mentor screening processes. This position…
Barry Groves remembers the day he met Edgar, an eighth grader at Crittenden Middle School at the time. “From that first time I saw him, I always made him promise to invite me to his college graduation,” he says. Edgar also remembers that day and considers it a significant turning point. “I felt lucky, because…
