We’re honored to hear from Take Stock mentor Lynn Houser, who shares the mentor’s perspective in this new episode. This Take Stock story is a follow-up to Nicolas Légeret-Harris’ episode on being Lynn’s mentee. From growing up in eastern Tennessee to embracing a full life in Hillsborough County, Lynn has given us all inspiration to …
Many Take Stock scholars cannot see a path toward college nor envision the resources to pay for a postsecondary degree. While each scholar’s circumstance is different and their Take Stock story unique, resiliency is a common denominator. Resiliency, combined with the support of teachers and a caring mentor, is what carried Nicolas Légeret-Harris through personal …
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Being first brings the excitement of experiencing new events but also means facing the unknown. Such is the case for countless first-generation college students like Take Stock Broward Alumna, Dany Rodriguez. After immigrating to the United States from Columbia, Rodriguez’s family settled in Broward County, Florida. While the family had long-sought freedom, they also faced …
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You can consider this one of the many full-circle moments that occur in our program between Take Stock Broward County alum, Dauntay Billings (2016), and mentor Gigi Graves, Associate Director of Postsecondary Retention and Student Support for Take Stock in College. Dauntay asked Gigi to speak at the alum’s tea party fundraiser to educate parents, …
It’s National Scholarship Month, Take Stock Nation! In this new episode of the Mentors & Milestones Podcast, we learn more about Take Stock Hillsborough County alum Nicolas Légeret-Harris’ journey to obtaining scholarships and applying for college. Nicolas’ story of determination and perseverance, as well as the life-long impact of mentoring is one you don’t want to miss. …
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Author: Da’Ishah Collie, M.S.Ed. Do you remember your Take Stock in Children mentor’s impact on your high school experience? Your mentor is likely just a phone call away if you need anything now in your collegiate journey. Mentors matter and they play a critical role in your overall success in life. They provide support, motivation, …