This past October, the Community-Based Mentoring Program hosted its 13th annual Golf Tournament at the prestigious Chateau Elan Golf Club. We hosted almost 100 golfers for a beautiful day of golfing and fun while raising money for our students. 100% of the money raised at this signature event goes towards supporting the students in our mentoring program through scholarships, enrichment activities and summer camps. We want to thank everyone who came out to support this worthwhile cause and we hope to see you all back next year!

Check out our video from one of our very own parents, Shaniqua Lloyd, and see what the hype is all about on November 16th!

Mentors: We couldn’t make a great impact without you. Please take the time to complete the form and provide your shirt size. We need all of the information on the form. It helps us stay organized and become more effective.

This Giving Tuesday, we’re calling on our community to come together and give back in a way that will make a lasting impact. Join us on December 3, 2024, by supporting our Community-Based Mentoring Program, a program that is making a difference by building community, connection, and a true sense of belonging—one relationship at a time. When you give to our mentoring program, you’re investing in the future by allowing us to provide scholarships and programming to strengthen students, families, and communities.

At this year’s End-of-Year Banquet, we’ll be introducing a brand-new award: the Mentor of the Year Award! This special recognition will be awarded to one outstanding mentor, nominated by their mentee. We know that every one of our mentors is truly exceptional and deserves to be celebrated. This award gives our students a chance to share how much you mean to them and showcase the impact you’ve made on their journey. Thank you for all you do—your dedication makes all the difference!

Mentors, please send us pictures of your mentoring in action. This month we were able to catch some small group mentoring at Grayson and Discovery High School.

Please welcome Brian Pettigrew and Katise Taylor to the mentoring family. Brian will be supporting Moore MS, while Katise supports Pharr Elementary. Thank you both for giving of your time to supports GCPS students and families.

Our office is here to provide any assistance you may need while your child is receiving mentoring support. Please reach out to our office if you have any questions or concerns.

Kristin Thompson, Operations Assistant: kristin.thompson@gcpsk12.org

678-301-7936

General Inquiries, Communications, Miscellaneous.

James Rayford, Director: james.rayford@gcpsk12.org

Supports: South Gwinnett Cluster & Special Entities

Hunter McRae, Assistant Director: hunter.mcrae@gcpsk12.org

Maria Reyero, Student Mentor: maria.reyero@gcpsk12.org

Supports: Collins Hill, Dacula, Duluth, Lanier, Mill Creek, Mountain View, Norcross, North Gwinnett, Peachtree Ridge, & Seckinger Cluster Schools

Nicole Tomlinson, Assistant Director: nicole.tomlinson@gcpsk12.org

Aleana Curney, Student Mentor: aleana.curney@gcpsk12.org

Supports: Archer, Berkmar, Brookwood, Central Gwinnett, Discovery, Grayson, Meadowcreek, Parkview, & Shiloh Cluster Schools

Community-Based Mentoring Program

Gwinnett County Public Schools

"Building community, connection, and belonging one relationship at a time."