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School Safety Message

School Safety Message

During our most recent Mentor Academy, the topic was dealing with difficult issues. One of the questions asked by a mentor was related to talking to mentees about the school shooting if they bring it up. Undoubtedly, our students have seen the disturbing news regarding the high school shooting in Parkland, Florida.  Our thoughts go…

Getting Pepped at 2018 Recognition Event

Getting Pepped at 2018 Recognition Event

The annual TeamMates Recognition Event took place on February 8th, 2018 at Lincoln Station in Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket. The event honored mentors, mentees, and program facilitators’ commitment to mentoring and hard work throughout the year.

March Mentor Academy

March Mentor Academy

Karen Haase presented on methods mentors and mentees can use to better navigate the ever-changing currents of the digital age. Haase is a partner in the law firm of KSB School Law

TeamMates Warm Up Lincoln

TeamMates Warm Up Lincoln

TeamMates mentors and mentees spent January making fleece scarves to warm up the homeless and near-homeless in Lincoln.

Candyce and Hannah

Candyce and Hannah

February 2018 TeamMates of the Month: Finding Common Ground

February Community Service Project

February Community Service Project

Learn how mentors and mentees can show their appreciation for the men and women of the Lincoln Police Department.

TeamMates School Academy

TeamMates School Academy

Please let us know if you and your mentee will be able to join us for North Star’s first-ever TeamMates School Academy!

Being a Positive Role Model

Being a Positive Role Model

Learn how your positive interactions with others can influence your mentee.

February Mentor Academy

February Mentor Academy

Brenda Leggiadro (Coordinator for Counselors and School Social Workers at Lincoln Public Schools) lead a panel discussion about discussing tough topics with your mentee and helped to provide some tools to make those conversations easier.