
The More You Know
The CBMP Parent Newsletter
March 2025
“She Remembered Who She Was and the Game Changed.”
-Lalah Delia
🏆 Mentor of the Year 2024-2025 🏆
For the first time ever, the GCPS Community-Based Mentoring Program will be recognizing a “Mentor of the Year” at our annual End of Year banquet in May. We need your help in nominating mentors for this award. Using the link below, students, parents, and counselors can nominate a mentor by filling out the form. If you have any questions about this award or the process, please reach out to a member of our team.
Take the poll!
Where have you seen the greatest mentoring impact?
March is Women's History Month
This Women’s History Month, we lift up the voices and victories of women, telling stories of the leaders and visionaries who made history and the change-makers of today. We believe that all young people have the potential for greatness. Young women in this country have and continue to face a unique set of challenges, and for some, these are layered atop other forms of systemic discrimination. But time and time again, they have persisted and broken-down barriers, uniting with and learning from both older and younger generations of women. (mentoring.org)
The Community-Based Mentoring Program would like to thank all the female mentors that are impacting students each and every day.
Rewind ⏪
Super Saturday & KSU Tour
On February 22nd, we hosted a series of inspiring events that showcased the power of mentorship and leadership. High school students engaged in a transformative experience while discovering their strengths with CliftonStrengths for Students. This empowering session was followed by an exciting college tour to Kennesaw State University, where students got a glimpse of campus life and their potential future.
Meanwhile, our middle and elementary-aged students enjoyed a day filled with fun and games. Through competitive competitions and lively dancing, they learned the value of teamwork and camaraderie.
Join us in celebrating these wonderful experiences and the positive impact they have on our students. Together, we continue to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.
Fast Forward ⏩
April 19, 2025 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
5400 Brook Hollow Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30071
May 1, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM (Program starts at 7:00 PM)
The John Maxwell Leadership Center, 12Stone Church
2050 Sugarloaf Circle
Duluth, GA 30097
Save the date! RSVP information coming soon.
Questions or Concerns?
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
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