The mission of Team Mates is to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential. The Team Mates Program began in 1991 with the vision of University of Nebraska Head Football Coach Tom Osborne and his wife Nancy. The program began with twenty-two football players who met with middle school students in the Lincoln Public Schools. Team Mates has expanded and currently there are more than 5,600 matches(roughly 5,600 mentors, 5,600 youth) in 112 communities across Nebraska, Iowa and California!
Youth who are mentored receivesupport and guidance from a caring adult and show measurable improvement in academicachievement, attendance, and discipline referrals. Mentored youth are morelikely to stay in school, graduate, and show improvement in interpersonalrelationships (teammates.org).
The staff and students at GardenCounty Schools would like to take this opportunity to celebrate mentorappreciation month and thank all of our mentors and board members for theirinvolvement with the TeamMates program. Their dedication to ouryouth makes a huge impact on their lives!
Ifyou are interested in making a positive difference in the life of one of ouryouth, please contact Michelle Dormann, the TeamMates coordinator at308-772-0104 or [email protected]for more information.
TeamMates mentors, board members, andMrs. Dormann: we appreciate you all!
-Dr. Paula Sissel,
Superintendent/ElementaryPrincipal
([email protected])