Mentorship

Take Stock Story: Motivation, My Mentor, and Me with Nicolas Légeret-Harris

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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Take Stock Story: Many Firsts for Dany Rodriguez

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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Take Stock in Children podcast Mentors and Milestones

“Because of Take Stock, I can…”: Nicolas Légeret-Harris

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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