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SPOTLIGHT ON MENTORING: SUE NANCE “I often feel like I am getting so much more out of it than I could possibly give. I am very thankful for Communities In Schools,” asserts Sue Nance, a Communities In Schools mentor at Silver Valley Elementary. “I know how important the program is and how essential it is to Silver Valley." Sue first learned about Communities In Schools four years ago when Silver Valley hosted a presentation on CIS. “I knew it was something I wanted to be involved with,” emphasizes Nance. “I love children, I’ve worked with them all of my life.” That’s when Nance, a regular and friendly face at Silver Valley since 1973, was introduced to her mentee, a shy second-grader named Tiffany. Walking down the hallway with Sue you can easily see that she has yet to miss a beat after retiring from Silver Valley, and that her presence is welcomed throughout the school. “Mrs. Nance taught at Silver Valley Elementary for more than 20 years and continues to serve the community through Communities In Schools. She has taken Tiffany under her wing and has been a great example of what a mentor should be. She is extremely dedicated...not even letting a broken foot stop her from her weekly meetings with her Lunch Buddy. Tiffany's admiration for Mrs. Nance is evident in the way her face lights up when she sees Sue walk through the door," explains Silver Valley Guidance Counselor Christy Vitou. Tiffany’s appreciation for Sue continues to grow with each year they are together. "I like the way she’s nice and every time she comes to see me it puts a smile on my face,” says Tiffany. “She teaches me to keep my grades up and not to fail in school.” Whatever Tiffany should need, Sue is always there to answer the call. Whether their time is spent talking about day-to-day life or helping Tiffany with her spelling and writing, Sue says, “We just have a good time! Tiffany is smart in school and knows what she needs to do. She has blossomed so much since I’ve known her. Tiffany is more out-going, she smiles all the time, and she works really hard to keep her grades up and is more conscientious with her work.” Sue is active in many areas of community life, but is a firm believer in CIS and the difference it makes for the students. “I would encourage others to become mentors because we have a lot of children that need to feel special. And to simply have someone that is their very own buddy makes them feel special!”
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August 2010 Newsletter
