Stories
Quintin felt like no one cared and was acting out his pain at school, then he met his Communities In Schools support team. They taught him to focus on the future. Now he says, "Don't just settle for less, settle for the best."
Chantel needed a support team, so we surrounded her with mentors to help her stay on track for graduation. One mentor even joined her for college orientation. Today she’s a soon-to-be college graduate, studying at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Communities In Schools is a support team for success. Learn how Delilah overcame bullying.
A Student Support Specialist is a valuable team member in the school and community they serve. They work with everyone to see students succeed.
CIS Student Support Specialist Julie Rahm provided Makayla with the one-on-one supports she needed to tackle the barriers that were holding her back from attending school and succeeding.
Student Support Specialist Nelyssa Crews changed the picture of education for Jerail. It started with improving his attendance -- getting him to class each day, and on time. Then, she watched him flourish.
To many, Trevor was just another angry kid who would either barely make it through school with multiple absences or drop out because of poor behavior. Ms. Scott, a Communities In Schools (CIS) student support specialist, saw a student with a bright future in the making, and took an early step that would change the picture of education for Trevor.