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Staff Spotlight: Lan Nguyen

Lan Nguyen graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and a M.A. in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In 2012, Lan joined Teach for America and taught 5th grade for three years in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods. That experience solidified her belief that all children deserve a quality education. After relocating to Charlotte, Lan joined Heart in August 2015 to continue her commitment to education. Lan deeply believes that a quality education is our greatest tool to breaking the … continue reading

Staff Spotlight: Mike Parman

Mike, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Secondary Education. He then received certification in Elementary teaching, School Counseling and Supervision, and a M.A. in Administration and Supervision. He has worked for over thirty-five years in public education as a teacher and elementary school principal.  After retiring to Charlotte to be near family, Mike joined Heart in 2015 as a tutor. Mike believes that all students can learn when they are exposed to relevant, hands-on activities in a … continue reading

Heart Math Tutoring Celebrates Volunteers at Third Annual HeartThrob Event

More than 340 people attended the Third Annual HeartThrob event to support Heart Math Tutoring (Heart) – a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping students in high-poverty elementary schools develop math skills and academic confidence.

Organized by Heart volunteer tutors, HeartThrob took place on Feb. 10 at Flight Beer & Music Hall to honor the work of Heart’s young professional tutors, who make up almost half of Heart’s volunteer base. Ticket sales from the event benefitted Heart, and sponsors included: Platinum Level – Barings and Global … continue reading

Staff Spotlight: Arielle Paist

Arielle, a Charlotte native, graduated from UNC-Greensboro with a B.A. in Business Administration where she completed over 2,000 hours of service for a variety of non-profit organizations.  Serving the community ignited her interest and charged her with mending the array of social indifferences.  After graduation, she embarked on a Tutor Corp fellowship in Newark, New Jersey at Great Oaks Charter School.  This fellowship strengthened her dedication to advocating for all students. Arielle believes widening opportunities and closing the educational gap is critical.

Arielle is … continue reading

Heart Math Tutoring Receives School Sponsorship-Level Grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises

Heart wrapped up 2016 with school sponsorship-level grants from The Belk Foundation and Faison Enterprises.

The Belk Foundation has made a two-year commitment of $40,000 per year, and Faison Enterprises has awarded $30,000 to Heart. The grants are at the “school sponsorship” level, each providing tutoring from September to May to over 50 students who are performing below grade level in elementary math. This is the fourth year of Heart’s partnership with The Belk Foundation and the first grant award from Faison Enterprises. Funding supports … continue reading