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Oklahoma Foundation
For Excellence
120 N. Robinson, Ste. 1420-W Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-236-0006 O 405-236-8590 F Staff
Emily Stratton, Executive Director Beverly Woodrome, Director, David and Molly Boren Mentoring Initiative Rachel Webber, Executive Assistant Brenda Wheelock, Director, Communications and Development Dayna Rowe, Communications Specialist Karen Rose, Director, Local Education Foundation Outreach
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Boren Mentoring Initiative
Advisory Committee
Mary Alice Ahlgren, Tulsa
Masie Bross, Oklahoma City
Stephen Charles,
Oklahoma City
Jan Creveling, Tulsa
Rebecca Kennedy, Seminole
Anne Lisko, Tulsa
Kathy Lowder, Oklahoma City
Chandra Robinson,
Oklahoma City
Christine Sorrels, Yukon
Melynda Stone, Claremore
Rachelle Taylor, Oklahoma City
Tony Zahn, Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma Mentoring Groups Observe National Mentoring Month
 Each January, National Mentoring Month focuses publicity on mentoring nationwide and in Oklahoma through press coverage, recognition of mentors, and education. Below are highlights of Mentoring Month activities around the state. Click here to read more.
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 Guest Column: Connections
By Sharon Heatly
Director of Guidance and Counseling
Norman Public Schools
Never underestimate the power of an effective mentoring program to change the life of a student. It is often the pivotal moment when a connection is made with a student to strengthen their classroom performance. It takes a caliber of extraordinary people who are willing to invest time with students to provide encouragement as well as guidance. Mentoring provides the care and support that can enrich a student's life in a school setting, home or community. Research consistently shows that having a mentoring relationship enhances school engagement supporting an academic path to becoming college and career ready. Click here to read more. |
 Mentoring from an All-State Alumnus' Perspective
First and foremost, above anything else, I cared. You can do everything right, but if you don't care, you've nothing at all. Kids pick up on superficiality. Click here to read more.
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Muskogee High School Program
Earns National Recognition
Mentoring does not always come from volunteers outside of school. Sometimes the teachers, counselors and administrators band together to provide in-school advocacy programs to guarantee that every student has a mentor and advocate right on campus. Click here to read more.
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 Corporate Corner
This feature of our newsletter spotlights corporate mentoring programs and other contributions that businesses are making to support mentoring in Oklahoma. Click here to read more. |
Mentors Needed to Help Students
Make Transition to Common Core
The new Common Core National Standards, which are now being introduced to school districts, have furthered the need for additional mentoring in Oklahoma. Click here to read more.
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