Category Archives: Volunteer Spotlight

Heart Tutoring Volunteer – Natasha Johnson

“Stepping Away From the Daily Grind to Give Back”

It’s sometimes difficult for Natasha Johnson to leave her job early once a week to tutor students with Heart Math Tutoring, as she contemplates all the work she still has to complete. Yet, once she arrives on-site to tutor, she is reminded of the importance of giving back and starts to relax. Realizing that the work will be waiting on her when she arrives the next day. It’s interesting, given that Natasha was introduced to Heart … continue reading

Heart Volunteer – Lisa Phillips

“I Am Not a Math Person”

Why Heart Tutoring?

Lisa Phillips has volunteered as a tutor with Heart Math Tutoring for five years since the 2014/15 school year. Referred to Heart Tutoring by the Executive Director of Augustine Literacy Project, Lisa is not new to volunteering. She was drawn to Heart Tutoring’s mission and the impact it makes in the community. Additionally, as a strong supporter of STEM education for girls, saw Heart Tutoring as an opportunity to mentor students who may be interested in … continue reading

Heart Celebrated Math Day with Fox 46 News

On March 6th, 2019, Heart Math Tutoring celebrated World Math Day with Fox 46 News. Good Day Anchors Jason Harper and Paige Fehling hosted Executive Director Emily Gaffney and Heart Tutoring tutor at Montclaire Elementary, Charles Duckett. They discussed math education in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and how Heart is supporting student growth. Check out a clip from the interview here!… continue reading

Charlotte’s PRIDE Magazine Highlights Heart Tutoring!

PRIDE Magazine highlights “Math Tutoring with Heart” on page 22 of its September/October 2018 Health and Education issue, on stands now.

Heart Tutoring is grateful for its many volunteers, like Telia Williams, who are instrumental in helping Heart Tutoring ensure all elementary students develop the strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics needed for long-term success. Telia, a financial analyst, has been a volunteer with Heart Tutoring for three years and says Heart Tutoring “Fits in well with my work and personal schedule,”

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Happy National Volunteer Month!

April is National Volunteer Month and we want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude for each and every one of our amazing volunteers. Across 17 partner schools, over 980 volunteers are dedicating their time every week to provide Charlotte students with the strong foundation in math and the confidence they need for long-term success. Our volunteers are on the forefront delivering the one-on-one instruction students need while also serving as mentors and advocates for our students and schools. We wanted to … continue reading