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HMT Board Spotlight: Dr. Kim Schroeder

      Dr. Kim Schroeder brings a wealth of experience to her current role as Associate Superintendent of Learning and Teaching with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Her 25-year career in education began as a high school English teacher in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, where she became a National Board Certified teacher and a College Board Advanced Placement Reader. Dr. Schroeder then transitioned to administrative roles in Union County Public Schools, serving as an assistant principal, principal and EPIC Grant Director. Her leadership skills and dedication to education … continue reading

HMT Board Spotlight: Velvet Simington

Velvet Simington is the Director of Math and Science for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and brings more than 30 years of experience as an educator and education leader. Velvet was an early partner in Heart’s expansion to Winston-Salem, serving on the steering committee and now Advisory Board. We’re deeply grateful for the perspective and leadership she brings to Heart’s mission.

What first drew you to Heart Math Tutoring?

As a math educator, I’ve seen how early experiences with math can either open doors for students or … continue reading

HMT Board Spotlight: Mark Petersma

Mark Petersma is the 787 Program CFO at Boeing, where he brings more than 15 years of experience in finance, strategy, and organizational leadership. He joined Heart Charleston’s Advisory Board in July 2024 and we’re grateful for the perspective and leadership he brings to Heart Math Tutoring’s mission.

What first drew you to Heart Math Tutoring?

When I relocated to Charleston from Seattle in 2023, I wanted to become more involved in the local community. Boeing’s community engagement team connected me with Heart and … continue reading

Heart Math Tutoring and Promising Pages partner to spread the joy of learning

Did you know, in Charlotte more than 60,000 children are growing up in “book deserts,” meaning homes with few or no books? Local nonprofit Promising Pages is working to combat this by collecting and sharing new and donated books with under-resourced families and schools across Charlotte. Heart Math Tutoring is excited to share that we’ve partnered with Promising Pages to allow each Heart student in Charlotte to take home two math-themed, grade-level appropriate books before winter break!

Students have loved getting to choose their books! … continue reading

2025 Annual Report

We are excited to share Heart Math Tutoring’s 2025 Annual Reports, highlighting student results, donor impact, and more across the Charlotte, Charleston, and Winston-Salem communities. In the 2024/25 school year, our generous donors, dedicated tutors, and community partners worked to provide one-on-one tutoring to over 1,400 elementary students across 29 schools in the Carolinas. Thank you to those who gave their time and resources to help ensure all elementary students build a strong foundation in math and the confidence needed for long-term success! 

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