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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

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Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Become a Mentor through a New Partnership: Join the New York State Mentoring Program

Buffalo State is excited to announce a partnership with the New York State Mentoring Program. Pixita del Prado Hill, professor of elementary education and reading, is working with Buffalo Public School 76, Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy, to connect mentors to students in the fourth through sixth grades. 

Our partnership will allow Buffalo State faculty and staff members to mentor a student for one hour a week on Tuesdays from 2:40 to 3:40 p.m. Mentors must be willing to commit this time every week throughout the school year. Many students in our community need positive influences in their lives. Mentors will engage with students and their interests through discussion, activities, and games to develop relationships. Volunteers will be trained by the Mentoring Program, and a staff member from the school will supervise the sessions and be available to mentors throughout the program. Spanish speakers are particularly encouraged to participate.

As state employees, Buffalo State mentors must make sure that the time they spend mentoring is their own, either through flexible scheduling or by using personal time. If their job responsibilities allow them to make this weekly commitment, interested participants are asked to please discuss their participation with their supervisors. Once they receive supervisor and department approval, applicants should contact Pixita del Prado Hill to express their interest. More information is available on the program website.

If you believe you can make the time commitment to being a positive influence for a student, please considering joining in this important activity.

Submitted by: Laura H. Rao
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