Pender TeamMates Mentoring Program

05/29/2026

Happy Birthday, Raegan ! 🎂🥳

Whether she’s working her magic as an Occupational Therapist at Pender Community Hospital or sharing her heart with her mentee, Raegan’s compassion and dedication make our whole community better!

The excitement doesn’t stop there… Raegan is also gearing up for her biggest "new match" yet—she’s becoming a new momma this June! Even with her busy schedule at the hospital and prepping for baby, she never misses a beat with her mentee.

Raegan, we hope your day is as wonderful as the impact you make every single week! Enjoy every minute of your celebration!

Help us celebrate! Don't forget to leave your birthday messages below for Raegan! 👇

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday, Monica! 🎂🎉

As a dedicated Nurse at our local hospital and a busy mom to two littles, Monica’s schedule is always full—but her heart is even fuller! Since joining TeamMates, she has shown that being "busy" is just an opportunity to make a bigger impact.

Monica brings that incredible "nurse’s heart" and mom-level patience to her mentee every single week. Whether she’s coming off a long shift or navigating the whirlwind of parenthood, she always shows up with a smile and a listening ear. We are so lucky to have her as part of Pender TeamMates.

Monica, we hope your birthday is filled with a little bit of "me time" and a whole lot of celebration! You deserve it!

Let’s show Monica some love! Drop a birthday message for her in the comments below!

05/26/2026

Hey Pender TeamMates Mentors!

Are you ready to help us reach our goal of "80% voice" survey completion? A HUGE THANK YOU to the 46% of you who have already completed the survey!

We promise this is our final request (at least for this school year 😆)! Please take a quick break, find that individualized survey link in your inbox, and share your voice!

Let's do this!

05/23/2026

05/20/2026

School might be out for summer, but over the next couple of weeks we are sharing some amazing new matches that kicked off this spring! ☀️🌱

Meet Krista and Harper!

Krista has been an awesome TeamMates mentor since December 2023. When her original mentee transferred schools, she was ready to pour that same dedication into a new match—and this past April, she was paired with Harper!

Harper is no stranger to the TeamMates world. Her mom is a mentor and serves on the local TeamMates board! Plus, walking through the school halls and moving from special to special (PE, Art, Music, Library), Harper saw other matches meeting. Watching those friendships grow built up a huge "want" in her to have a mentor of her own. This spring, that wish came true! 🎉

Program-wide data shows that 94% of mentees report they are proud to be in TeamMates. By the look of those two beautiful smiles, we think it’s safe to say both Krista and Harper are incredibly PROUD!

Join us in celebrating this wonderful new match! 👇❤️

05/13/2026

What a fun morning celebrating another amazing year of TeamMates! You know a relationship is special when there is a twinkle in everyone's eye at 7:30 in the morning.

Even though the school year is coming to an end, we still have students who are eager to be part of the TeamMates program. We hope you’ll take that next step and complete an application to be a mentor! We would love to tell our students when they return from a jam-packed summer: "We have a mentor for you!"

We can guarantee they will have LOTS of summer adventures to share with you this fall! ☀️🐉

05/13/2026

We are putting a pause on our usual Mentee Wisdom today to give a massive shout-out to our Pender TeamMates scholarship winner, Derek!

Derek graduated this past Sunday, and we couldn't let the week go by without honoring this well-deserved achievement. While we aren't sharing a specific tip today, we can't help but say that Derek's mentor played an important part in his success. Because when a mentor consistently shows up for our youth, they are helping them reach their full potential.

Congratulations on your graduation and your scholarship, Derek! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve in your next chapter!🎓

05/11/2026

Check your inbox! 💌 The Mentor Survey is HERE!

We know, we know—the picture shows a text message, but we’re old school! Check your email for a special link sent this morning.

Why does taking the survey matter?
The info you share is incredibly valuable. It helps us keep our "heartbeat" on what’s working and how we can better support you and your mentee. ❤️

The Challenge:
Your mentees are filling out their surveys right now, too! Who do you think will have the better "turn-in" rate? Let’s see if our mentors can take the lead! 🏆

Thank you for all the heart you pour into our students. Now, go check those emails! 🏃‍♀️

05/08/2026

To wrap up our Class of 2026 Senior Spotlight series, we are celebrating Carter!

Carter has been part of TeamMates since 2018. Over those years, his relationship with his mentor has evolved into a bond built on deep trust and honesty. That level of connection has made a lasting impact. Carter says having a mentor has helped him become a "happier and better person at home and at school." This is exactly why we do what we do! 🤝✨

Looking to the Future: After graduation, Carter will be attending Northeast Community College!

Carter, as you head off to NECC, know that your TeamMates family is forever in your corner cheering you on! 🎓❤️