Category Archives: Blog

Heart Math Tutoring Featured on Charlotte Today

08.11.2016

Heart Math Tutoring was featured on Charlotte Today to spread the word about Heart’s 2016/17 Volunteer Drive. “We partner with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. We give tutors a curriculum and we put a staff person there to help. We need volunteers to commit one hour per week to help a student build skills and confidence,” says Emily Elliott, Heart’s Executive Director. Listen to the interview to hear how Heart has made a difference in the lives of students in Charlotte. Click here to sign up… continue reading

Heart Math Tutoring: The Formula for Classroom Success

07.21.2016

NC State Philanthropy Journal News

Charlena Wynn

By Emily Elliott

“A sixth-grade girl experiencing homelessness in Charlotte in 2009 remarked over dinner, “I swear, sometimes my school feels invisible.” Investigating further, I saw that less than half of the students were performing on grade level at the time in this child’s school. At the time, I was an investment banking analyst and soon became a volunteer tutor in this child’s school. Immediately I saw the tremendous impact on students’ skills and confidence when they are … continue reading

Who Are You Bringing to Tutoring? #CarpoolSeries

We have great volunteers who are dedicated to spreading the word about Heart as a way to support students! Sign up to tutor here.

David Woodruff drives three friends to tutor each Wednesday at lunchtime. Who are you bringing to tutoring? ‪#‎CarpoolSeries‬ ‪#‎ItAllAddsUp‬ ‪#‎VolunteersWithHeart‬

Beejal drives and Katherine handles the tunes. Music on the way there and stories on the way back. Who are you bringing to tutoring? ‪#‎CarpoolSeries‬ ‪#‎ItAllAddsUp‬ ‪#‎VolunteersWithHeart‬

Grant recruited his colleague Mary to tutor with him each Wednesday morning and even … continue reading

Heart Math Tutoring Launches Volunteer Drive for Upcoming School Year

07.18.2016

We are excited to kick off our 2016 Volunteer Recruitment Drive today! Our goal is to recruit volunteers to be tutors for 600 students (~700 tutors) across 12 schools between now and Sept. 16. Choose your school and time here.

“Our volunteer tutors do a great job delivering the curriculum and building relationships with students who need extra support,” said Emily Elliott, executive director of Heart Math Tutoring. “We feel fortunate for and honored by each community member who chooses to spend one hour per … continue reading

Staff Spotlight: Amy Sinclair, Development Director

07.11.2016 Heart has hired Amy Sinclair as development director, responsible for leading Heart’s fund development strategy, including work with foundations, corporations, donors, and funding partners.

A Los Angeles native, Amy moved to North Carolina in 2008 to attend Davidson College. She graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Spanish. Before joining Heart, Amy was the Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Charlotte Rescue Mission. She is passionate about leading Heart’s development efforts during this season of growth.

Amy is currently an active … continue reading