To help even more Nashville students accelerate learning and close any learning gaps in reading and math, we are working with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) to expand the district’s successful high-impact tutoring program. The Accelerating Scholars program is actively recruiting community volunteers to tutor more than 7,000 MNPS students who need a little extra […]
Tutor Testimonial: Laura Denison
“Pouring energy and time into this young generation is a gift for all…” – Laura Denison Laura Denison is a member at Second Presbyterian Church and tutored a student through the Accelerating Scholars program during the 2021 – 2022 school year. Below she shares her experience! Sign up Process Last year Laura heard an ad […]
Mentor Testimonial: Pastor Stephen Handy
Pastor Stephen Handy of McKendree United Methodist Church mentors a student at Jones Paideia Elementary, and you will really love hearing his heart for the next generation in the video below. Pastor Handy, thanks for making a difference in our community!
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. […]
Tutor 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!
Will 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. […]
Coordinator 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 […]
Coordinator 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 […]
New United4Hope Program Manager
Bi-Weekly Update | January 4, 2021
Check back every other Monday for a quick word from the team! We will share updates from MNPS and from across the United4Hope network.