Category Archives: Volunteer Spotlight

Adding Impact – Becky and Jacob Darling

Volunteers with Heart Math Tutoring provide elementary students with the consistency, support, and impactful tutoring needed to succeed at grade-level. Alongside tutors, Heart donors generously provide the resources to make this work possible. Heart is fortunate to have over 250 volunteers across the Carolinas who have added to their impact by also giving financially to our organization this year – two of those dedicated volunteers who give are Becky and Jacob Darling. We’re grateful for their time and commitment to furthering our mission, and we’re … continue reading

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

Volunteer Spotlight: Super Tutor Morris Rosen

As we head into another impactful year of tutoring, we are feeling grateful to Heart tutors, families, donors, and community partners for their dedication to Heart’s students’ success. It is a community effort to provide student support, and today, we’d like to shine the spotlight on a tutor who shows up each week for his students, Morris Rosen! Morris has volunteered with Heart for three years in addition to serving as a volunteer tutor with our fellow Charlotte nonprofit, Augustine Literacy Project. Read below … continue reading