The Vital Role of a Mentor
Our 2025 Take Stock in Children Mentor of the Year, Cheryl Blakeney, has always been interested in mathematics and helping others. Both passions exponentially grew...Read More
Take Stock Pinellas County Mentor Named Finalist for Florida’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer Award
As we close on Volunteer Month, we're proud to highlight one outstanding mentor from the Take Stock in Children program operated by the Pinellas Education Foundation.Vernon Bryant has been a Take Stock volunteer mentor for three years. Since 2018, Vernon has made a difference at Richard O....Read More
Leaders 4 Life: Crochet, Creativity, and Conservation: Sophie Beltran’s Path to Success
Meet Sophie Beltran, a determined and passionate senior from Riverview High School in Sarasota County. Sophie’s academic journey has been nothing short of impressive, earning a 3.88 GPA while enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program. Her dedication to her studies and extracurricular activities has set the foundation for a...Read More
How After-School Tutoring and Mentorship Transformed One Student’s Confidence
Every student faces challenges, but how they respond to those obstacles truly shapes their success. Take Stock Flagler County student Lindcoln J., who struggled with math during the first quarter, faced a significant hurdle. Despite his best efforts, he found the concepts difficult to grasp. However, his story didn't end...Read More