Trustworthy. Good listener. Confidant....

Friend. Tutor. Reliable. Advocate. Role model…

These are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think of our REACH Memphis mentors. When the pandemic led to months of isolation our mentors quickly adapted to virtual mentoring, going above and beyond to stay connected with our students, staff and with each other.  Their words of encouragement and actions of support became the benchmarks of positivity and growth for our students.  We celebrate the work of our magnificent mentors and thank the Grizzlies Charitable Foundation for making this program possible throughout this most extraordinary year.

Dr. Lauran James

A Special Thank You to the many facilitators and volunteers that helped make these Scholar Groups a success! 

Facilitators 

Volunteers

Robert Arnold
Shan Arnold
Olumide Aruwajoye
John Bachmann
Cynthia Bardwell
Jessica Beasley
Quincy Beasley
Shane Benally
Maria Bontrager
Marvin Brown
Pamela Cherry
Aaliyah Cole
Carla Collins
Evan Collins
Magan Collins
Rosalind Cooper
Audrey Croley
Diana Dalton
Ted Davis
Jenni Falkof
Carol Franklin
Catherine Garret- McElroy
Gail George
Greg Gibson
Timothy Gibson

Ranita Hafford
Jennifer Hagerman
Yvonda Higgins
Tonya Hill
Melody Holt
Marissa Hunt
Judge Rhynette Hurd
Julia Hurwitz
Deb Ireland
Deborah Kelley
Alexus LaBoo
Reverend Donald Letcher
Fred Levko
Bryce Little
Leigh Mansberg
John Mansfield
Kristina VanMeter
Ellitia Mezgebu
Colleen McCartney
Colby Mitchell
Lindsey Morgan-Tillery
Gadson William Perry
Essence Pitts
Rosilyn Rayborn
Briana Reid

Maya Arije
Katrina Arije
Melissa Berretta
Cory Newson Broughton
Evan Collins
Magan Collins
Lauryn Davis
Joyce Davis
Tyler Finley
Chiara Grady
Doris Jones
Carol Kilgore
Sherri Lee
Gadson William Perry
Deonna Pirtle
Tytianna Pope
Torri Rayford
Myles Robinson
Roeshell Robinson
Jennifer Sneed
Jalonda Thompson
Porter Tynes
Lisa Tynes
Marcus Watson
Jada Wilder
Kendall Williams
Glynis Williams

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We strive to help our students be the best version of themselves and that includes academically. We could not truly be living out our mission if we weren't able to offer tutoring when students needed help. We are so grateful for our dedicated mentors that took the time to regularly tutor our students on various subjects. Thank you so much for being the lifeline to our students! 

Tutors: 

David Thompson

  Kalia Muhammad 

We would be remiss not to thank Julia Hurwitz, PhD for not only facilitating regular Math ACT Prep Sessions but for donating books, calculators, and gift cards to help prepare and motivate our students.  Thank you Julia for all you do for our students!