One of the first things Nayla wanted to do with her new Big Sister Nancy was to go to a library. Nancy, a retired Spanish and English Language Learner teacher for Burke County, knows that nurturing English-proficient children also helps…
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A mentor says consistency and caring are what Littles need most
Margery “Maggie” Wheeless has supported BBBSWNC through her work in public schools for around 20 years. Three years ago, a friend encouraged her to take the next step and become a Big Sister. “Volunteering and giving back to my community…
Mentoring is about listening and not judging, says group leader
For three years, group mentor Charlotte Kaplan has been meeting with two groups of girls – sixth-grade and seventh-grade – at AC Reynolds Middle School. They talk about issues the girls are interested in, including their strengths and weaknesses, healthy…
Discovering how an autistic child wants to be taught reaps rewards
“In my school there is a third-grade student on the autism spectrum who has difficulty staying focused in class. He gets easily upset when others try to give him instruction or assistance, and it has been challenging to communicate with…
