January is National Mentor Month and we have some amazing mentors that we want to recognize.
Our Achieve More and Prosper program, or A.M.P, is made up of five “coaches” that travel to schools in our community and assist young people with anything from college visits to job coaching. A coach guarantees young people are not alone when facing day-to-day challenges and ensures that they have someone they can turn to when they need guidance. Because of the success we’ve seen with this program, we have added three new “coaches” to our team! Together they impact the lives of over 150 young adults all year round.
Read below to learn a little bit more about our mentors!
Shawna
How long have you been with St. Stephens? 2 weeks
Your favorite part of the job? Working with our kids!
What is some advice you would give someone looking to make a positive change in their life? Find your purpose and follow it!
Favorite motivational/inspirational quote? Do to others as you would have them do to you.
Ian
How long have you been with St. Stephens? Since 2014
Your favorite part of the job? Positively impacting our youth by providing them with opportunities they otherwise may never have such as college visits and on the job work experiences.
What is some advice would you give someone looking to make a positive change in their life? Continue to grow, continue to learn, be consistent
Favorite motivational/inspirational quote? Somebody took the same situation you’re complaining about and won with it. Don’t ever give up, just work harder.
Tae
How long have you been with St. Stephens? 2 Weeks
Your favorite part of the job? Being able to travel to different schools and being able to connect with different students.
What is some advice you would give someone looking to make a positive change in their life?
Manifestation is real. Speak positivity into your life. Change the way you think and the way you speak and watch how everything in your life changes.
Favorite motivational/inspirational quote? “Don’t limit your challenges. Challenges your limits.”
Javon
How long have you been with St. Stephens 5 years.
Your favorite part of the job? Working with teens.
What is some advice you would give someone looking to make a positive change in their life? Tackle one task at a time and control what you can control.
Favorite motivational/inspirational quote? “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
Jennifer
How long have you been with St. Stephens?
Summer 2017, Summer 2018- and two-weeks full time.
Your favorite part of the job?
Making a difference in lives.
What is some advice you would give someone looking to make a positive change in their life?
In order to make a positive change in your life, you must think positively. Look for the positives in situations and DO NOT be hard on yourself. Improve a little each day!
Favorite motivational/inspirational quote?
“ Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.”
The Achieve More and Prosper (A.M.P.) program is funded by Franklin County Job and Family Services. If you are interested in enrolling your child in this program, please visit https://jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/amp