Abstract
Numerous studies have found that mentoring has a positive effect on students who participate in it. Mentorship for students in rural communities is both necessary and challenging given the uphill battle these schools and communities face to improve their students’ academic achievement and emotional well-being. Through examining teacher, parent, and student perceptions of the TeamMates Mentoring Program in a rural Nebraska district, this study concluded that TeamMates is providing necessary social and emotional support to its mentees in rural schools, as well as encouraging them to improve their grades. However, TeamMates must continue to heighten its support of low-achieving students and to help fulfill students’ long-term goals.
Highlights
I have never experienced someone coming into my life and having such a positive impact on me
This study investigated teacher, parent and student perceptions of the TeamMates program, a statewide, school-based, one-to-one mentoring program that aims to help provide support and encouragement to school-aged youth
The following themes were derived from the analysis of the data: social and emotional support, academic achievement, and planning for the future
Summary
I have never experienced someone coming into my life and having such a positive impact on me. 39), and when families under stress cannot provide this belonging, the presence of a consistent, reliable, and caring mentor can support a child’s development. The presence of at least one caring person – someone who conveys an attitude of compassion, who understands that no matter how awful a child’s behavior, the child is doing the best that he or she can, given his or her experience – provides support for healthy development and learning Student mentees had a greater sense of belonging (Sánchez, Esparza, & Colón, 2008) They showed improved relationships with others in general (Tierney & Grossman, 1995), and with peers, adults, and parents (Curtis & Hansen-Schwoebel, 1999; Rhodes, Grossman, & Resch, 2000). They were more able to express feelings and had increased self-confidence and self-esteem (Converse & Lignugaris/Kraft, 2009; Curtis & Hansen-Schwoebel, 1999)
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