KCPS Mentoring

Repairs are underfunded in KCPS. Our teachers & students need you! Next April, we will ask voters to help fund building repairs that make KCPS a safe, modern & inspiring place of learning. Please join our community workshop May 21 (details soon) & visit kcpublicschools.org/bond

We're in Kansas City, MO today! @rweingarten and @JAft691 are visiting Manual Career and Technical Center to meet with @AFTKC members and their students to learn more about their #CTE program.

It was an honor to present @drjencollier with a @JacksonCountyMO resolution honoring her as the first female, African American Superintendent of @kcpublicschools Her legacy & commitment to #KansasCity Public Schools is unmatched! #FullyAccredited and ready to go!

Hey, KCPS family! Your districtwide 2023 Teacher of the Year is @KCPS_Lincoln‘s own Lauren Palmer! She receives a $5,000 check from the @KcpsFoundation. The runners up are @kcpsWhittier‘s Rebekah Wampler & @KCPS_East‘s Justine Ngomsi, who get $1,000 in instructional grants.

Shout out to Michelle Cunningham, Lunch Buddy mentor at @KCPS_James, having lunch and bonding with her mentees. #RelationshipsMatter @kcpublicschools

Thank you to poet @marjairose and our F.a.C.E Liaison @laaaauuuuren for organizing our poetry workshop today! Our students can’t wait to submit for the Sankofa Oratory competition 📓✏️. @kcpublicschools

I am so excited to bring our @kcpublicschools ladies to @SWEinKC_IGED. @KCPS_Mentoring matters so they can see their future selves. #STEMinKC #IGED2023 #IntroduceaGirltoEmgineering

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, let's celebrate Mr. Ollie W. Gates, a 1949 Lincoln High School graduate who has made a tremendous impact on the BBQ community. Let's appreciate his contributions @GatesBBQ 🔥 #KCPS #CelebratingCulture Learn more at: bit.ly/3vZhqCj

Lolita McShann loves spending time with her mentee, Milan. Why mentor? "I am a product of KCPS, and I want to give back. I also believe in the village of our children," Lolita said. Interested in becoming a mentor? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth

Porsche Seals and mentee Amani love to talk about their ideas for hairstyles. "She has taught me about the power of working hard and trying new things," Porsche said. Interested in becoming a mentor? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth

.@KSHB41's @meganrabundis loves spending time at Hale Cook with mentees Adley & Greta! "They remind me what life is like for elementary kids," Megan said. "I love bringing a smile to their faces." Interested in mentoring? ow.ly/ZFta50MsQmH @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth

Former elementary teacher Marquis Hall stepped out of his comfort zone to mentor a ninth grader, De'Vaughn. "It's so fun to hear about his role in sports and how he is encouraging his peers to join the team." Join us! ow.ly/Tig850MsSz4 @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth

When your mentee @KCPS_Mentoring has a Groundhog Day Birthday you have to stop at Yummy’s Donuts 🍩 for a birthday treat! @KCPS_Rogers @kcpublicschools #RelationshipsMatter

"Being a mentor has helped me stay connected to the city I serve," says @CharlieKeegan41, pictured here with his mentee, Keon. Join Charlie and other mentors making a difference in KCPS and across the country! @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth Get involved: ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

Getting to see mentee Gia is the highlight of Shannon Colligan's week. "Whether we had a good or a not so good week, we can talk about it and learn from each other's experiences," Shannon said. KCPS needs mentors! @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

When Chris Odam moved from the classroom to curriculum, he became a mentor to maintain connections with students. "Arion shows me what blessings are part of our every day when we are open to finding them," Chris said. @MENTORnational #MentoringMonth ow.ly/Q4hH50MhpTr

GAME. OVER. 2-0. THE BEARS ARE IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! KEEP DANCING, BEARS!!

So excited for the @KCPS_East boys soccer team as they compete in the MSHSAA Class 3 semi final game on tomorrow, Nov. 18 at 1:30 PM. A state championship is within their grasp! #DareToBelieve #GoBears #StateBound

@STEMKC @kcpublicschools @Garmin @STEMecosystems Thanks @KCPS_Mentoring and @STEMKC for making this happen

Let’s see your best @kcpublicschools #KansasCity