Cherokee County

Cherokee County Program
Barbara Gabriel, Program Coordinator

PO Box 248
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: 828-557-7995
Cherokee@bbbswnc.org

June 2011 — Results of surveys with the school counselor and teachers at Murphy Elementary School showed that students who have a Big Brother or Big Sister improved in the following areas:

100% improved self-confidence
100% improved classroom behavior
94% improved decision-making skills
94% improved relationships with adults and with peers
89% improved academic performance

Thank you to the mentors, Littles, parents, and school staff for their support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Cherokee County!