Category Archives: Press

Signing up to tutor with HMT? Here’s what you can expect from signup to startup!

Thinking about becoming a tutor? Please do! Heart Math Tutoring is currently recruiting 1,400 volunteers to spend one hour per week supporting 1,150 students in the 2021/22 school year! Read HMT’s volunteer recruitment kickoff press release about our community’s need and how Heart Math Tutoring works.

To become a tutor, simply select your preferred tutoring time and location on the signup form as soon as possible, and we’ll pair you with a student! Tutoring begins in late September.

1. Sign Up: Get started by selecting … continue reading

Heart Tutoring’s New Virtual Program Featured on WBTV

Heart Tutoring’s Executive Director, Emily Gaffney, was interviewed during a WBTV segment about the importance of virtual tutoring this year.

“Teachers are going to be strapped to have individual time with students, particularly in the virtual environment,” Gaffney said. View the full interview here.

Volunteers are needed now more than ever to provide individualized support for students. Sign up to become a tutor today!… continue reading

Global Endowment Management Sponsors HeartThrob

Heart Math Tutoring would like to extend a big thank you to Global Endowment Management (GEM) for being the Presenting Sponsor of HeartThrob 2020! In addition to their financial support, 15 GEM employees also volunteer as Heart Tutors. They work 1:1 with Heart students each week to strengthen their foundational math skills and increase their confidence and enthusiasm. Thank you, GEM, for your partnership!

“As a fourth-year tutor at Billingsville, Heart continues to be the highlight of my week. It fits easily into my busy … continue reading

Heart Tutoring Featured on WCCB for #GivingTuesday

Heart Grants Manager and Program Coordinator Holly Rodden was invited to speak about our organization and #GivingTuesday on WCCB! Watch the interview above to learn more!… continue reading

Mint Hill Times feature: Heart Math Tutoring Needs You

School is in session, and Heart Math Tutoring is gearing up for another great program year! This year, Heart Tutors will serve over 1,000 Charlotte Mecklenburg elementary students through 1 to 1 math support and mentoring. With just an hour or 30 minutes a week, community volunteers will impact the lives of elementary students across the county, including students at Lebanon Road Elementary. Continue reading here… continue reading