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Tutor Testimonial – Park Avenue Elementary (Part II)
Ellen and April have seen God work in the lives of students through tutoring at Park Avenue Elementary. As April so wisely says, you do not need special skills to be a tutor. All you need is love for these children that God created! Watch the video below to hear more from these incredible volunteers.…
Read MoreTutor Testimonial – Park Avenue Elementary (Part I)
Watch the video below to hear from two United4Hope volunteers about their experiences tutoring Metro Nashville Public School students. Louise and Barb are both retired teachers, and you will love hearing about their return to the classroom as volunteer tutors!
Read MoreWill You Write Encouraging Notes to your Partner School?
On Sunday, April 24, we would love for your church to write encouraging notes to every faculty and staff member at your United4Hope partner school in honor of Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Participating coordinators will get an “encouragement kit” – everything they need for the note writing event, including directions, notecards, and promotional materials.…
Read MoreCoordinator Spotlight: Dr. Gwendolyn Watson
I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Gwendolyn Watson, United4Hope church coordinator for Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Below she shares about all the ways Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church has been able to engage John Early Middle School. Tell me about Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Watson: Fourteenth Avenue Missionary Baptist Church was established…
Read MoreCoordinator Spotlight: Caroline Greenwald
Coordinator Spotlight: I had the privilege of interviewing Caroline Greenwald, church coordinator for Immanuel Nashville Church. Below she shares about her experience serving students, teachers, and administrators at Park Avenue Elementary! What led you to become the church coordinator for Immanuel Nashville Church? Caroline: I was a first grade teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools for…
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Bi-Weekly Update | January 4, 2021
This Monday’s update includes a look ahead for the spring semester and an upcoming volunteer orientation. Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! January 8 at 10:00am Volunteer Orientation Registration: Click here. Email template for spring engagement planning: Dear (insert school liaison’s name), I hope you had a restful holiday season. I…
Read MoreImmediate MNPS District-Wide Volunteer Opportunities December 2020
Safety Requirements: To keep our staff, students, and families safe, everyone in attendance must wear a mask and maintain social distance. Please track your volunteerism hours after each opportunity. NAZA After School Programming Description: Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) is looking to expand their after school programming services to students in MNPS. United4Hope is collaborating…
Read MoreIdeas for Virtual Programming and Improving Student Attendance
Our partners have shared that their two biggest challenges are chronic absenteeism and supporting students virtually. Partners can play a key role in helping schools remove barriers to participation and learning. Below are ideas compiled from church and school partners on how to implement virtual programming and attendance initiatives. You can also learn how one…
Read MoreBi-Weekly Update | November 23, 2020
This Monday’s update includes an encouraging message from United4Hope’s director and updates to the MNPS schedule. Check back every other Monday for a word from United4Hope! If you have any questions, reach out to us at united4hope@operationandrew.org.
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