The Seedling Foundation's Promise Mentoring Program was started in February 2006 at the request of a group of school principals who were concerned about the growing numbers of children affected by the incarceration of one or both of their parents. The Seedling Foundation recruits volunteers from the community, matches them with eligible children, and offers ongoing support to both children and mentors. Mentors provide stable, long-term relationships for the students and help them develop and maintain positive attitudes towards school.
Today, at Seedling's Promise Mentor Appreciation Lunch, the Seedling Foundation honored AISD Trustees, staff, and other volunteers, and awarded college scholarships to these students:
Erinn Kelley-Estrada - Austin High School
Maria Barron - O. Henry\Austin High School
Edith Gonzalez - Fulmore\Travis High School
Richard Rivera-Mitchell - O. Henry\Crockett High School
Noel Mondragon Benitez - Webb\Reagan High School
Gavino Duron - Kealing Middle School (Austin High School)
Kevin Rogel - Webb Middle School (Reagan High School)
AISD was inducted in to the Seedling Hall of Honor for providing numerous mentors in support of the program. I am so proud of our district and its staff for supporting this organization and its important work.
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| Vice President Hinojosa and President Torres show the award for the AISD Board of Trustees. |
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| AISD's District 3 Trustee Ann Teich has been a Seedling Mentor for five years! |
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| Dr. Gloria Williams received the Angels and Advocates Award. |
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| The Fulmore Middle School Choir performed for the event. The choir has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City |