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Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County Mary Tucker with mentees

Meet Mary Tucker, one of Take Stock Sarasota’s Mentors of the Year

Mary is a dedicated mentor whose heart is always in the right place, especially with mentees. Mary currently mentors two high schoolers and previously mentored another student. Mary had known these mentees since elementary school, long before her involvement with Take Stock in Children. Talk about unconditional and long-lasting support! It’s not unheard of for …

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How to Find Support for College and Career Success feat. Take Stock in College and Career Scholar Berline Civil

Take Stock in College and Career scholars, you have community at your school that’s created to help you succeed! We hear from Berline Civil, an Inspire Scholars participant attending the University of Central Florida, who is one of our valued college partners. Learn how Berline is making the most of community support and how you …

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Mentoring Changes Lives: Interview with Dr. Doug Durand, Board Member of Take Stock

Dr. Doug Durand carries many titles at Take Stock. Dr. Durand is a former Take Stock mentor, former Take Stock Board Chair, and current Board Member. He is a father and father figure to many Take Stock students. On the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, Dr. Durand shared one memorable moment of his time as a …

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Take Stock in College and Career scholar Jaiwan Hutchinson with Associate Director Gigi Graves

Collaboration leads to student success: Jaiwan Hutchinson

At Take Stock in Children, we are constantly inspired by the stories of growth, resilience, and success that unfold within our network. We are proud to share the story of Jaiwan Hutchinson, a Take Stock St. Johns County program grad who has overcome challenges and continued to excel academically and personally. Jaiwan’s journey with our …

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Take Stock program in Alachua County with 2025 Alachua County Mentor of the Year

Take Stock Alachua names Mary Benedict as their 2025 Mentor of the Year

Via the Take Stock in Children program at The Education Foundation of Alachua County: January is National Mentor Appreciation Month, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with our Mentor Appreciation Event on Thursday, January 9th, at The Abbey by Blackadder Brewing Company! We had an incredible evening filled with gratitude …

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Lee County announces Rhonda Dahlin as their Take Stock Mentor of the Year

The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. hosted its Take Stock in Children Mentor Appreciation ceremony this month, celebrating the incredible individuals who dedicate their time and energy to guiding and inspiring Lee County students. “We are deeply grateful for the mentors who make a lasting impact, fostering personal growth and academic success and …

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In Memoriam: Take Stock Brevard alum remembers mentor Esther Sherman

Every January, Take Stock in Children celebrates National Mentoring Month, acknowledging the life-changing impact that our network of volunteer mentors have on the students in our program statewide. We wanted to share a special moment from Alycia Corpiel, a Take Stock Brevard alum (2007), who made a post in memorial of the program grad’s former …

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“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time…”

Take Stock mentors are back to work helping our students prepare for college, career, and life! Here’s some encouragement from the Take Stock Orange County program at Valencia College Horizon Scholars mentor, Lindsay Regruit! “I’ve been Sebastian’s mentor since he was a freshman! He is a senior now, and it’s hard to believe the time …

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Developing a Career Portfolio feat. Take Stock in College and Career Scholars Vanessa Lopez and Destiny Lobatto

What is a career portfolio, and how can you develop one while in college? We talked with Vanessa Lopez and Destiny Lobatto, two Take Stock in College and Career scholars, about their career goals and how developing a career portfolio is helping them reach them.  Vanessa Lopez attends Florida Gulf Coast University, and Destiny Lobatto …

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