Our Coaches
Blue Shirts
What is a Blue Shirt?
Blue Shirts are high school mentors in the Project Coach program. They work closely with elementary school children, using a games-based approach to teach important life skills.
Benefits of Being a Blue Shirt
Blue Shirts gain invaluable experience in leadership and mentorship, positively impacting younger students’ lives and enhancing their own personal and academic development.
Earn While You Mentor
Receive financial compensation for your impactful work as a mentor.
Join Us
Ready to mentor? Contact Yesenia at pcsuper@smith.edu to get started.
Red Shirts
What is a Red Shirt?
Red Shirts are Smith College graduate fellows involved in Project Coach. They play a pivotal role in mentoring the Blue Shirts and directly contribute to the program’s success.
Benefits of Being a Red Shirt
Gain invaluable experience in teaching and coaching, preparing you for a successful career in education. This hands-on approach not only benefits your professional growth but also makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those you mentor..
Tuition-Free Graduate Education
As a Red Shirt, your commitment is rewarded with full tuition coverage for your graduate program at Smith College.
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Ready to mentor? Learn more here!
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Meet Our Blue Shirts
Kerry Ann Patterson
My inspiration: ‘My mom, because she finds a way despite the odds being against her!’
Nahliana Aquino
Why I coach: ‘I coach because I can see kids smile, and seeing them learn from you is truly a life changer; if they need help, you’ll be there for them.’
Jean Paul Burgos
Coaching Aspiration: ‘How to be a better person mentally!’
Naneishka Burgos
PC in own words: ‘Project Coach means community, friendship, games, and fun.’
Jaron Cooper
Coaching Aspiration: ‘I want to learn self-control and team-work.’
Jaeleen Cruz
Why I coach: ‘I coach because I love working with children, and I can share my knowledge and be a role model for them.’
Brooklynn Fuentes
Cade Hardy
PC in own words: ‘Project Coach teaches its coaches with materials that will help them in the future. I can learn from these experiences and lessons at Project Coach to apply into the real world.’
Gabrielle Hidalgo Rivera
Why I coach: ‘I coach to show kids what being a leader looks like.’
Andronica Jackson
Define PC in your own words: ‘PC means we finally have a place to call home. I can finally be loud and be a leader!’
Nathen Lecleres
Coaching Aspiration: ‘I want to teach the kids how to be respectful, to get along and be open.’
Kymberlyn Ortiz
Why I coach: ‘Why I coach is to grow as a person, give back and help the community.’
Elly Perez
Why I coach: ‘I coach because I remember loving my coaches and just being there meeting new people.’
Naylaniz Rodriguez
Coaching Philosophy: ‘Perseverance is key.’
Tanaja Wilson
Coaching Aspiration: ‘I want to learn to find my own voice and communication.’
Yonailys Quinones
Coaching Philosophy: ‘I believe a coach should always have patience, motivation and uplift others.’
Meet Our Red Shirts
Sofia Trotta
Smith Program
Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies Graduate Fellow
Noemi Howland
Smith Program
Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies Graduate Fellow
Taylor Gwynne
Smith Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Fellow
Hannah Creamer
Smith Program
Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Studies Graduate Fellow
Ally Landau
Smith Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Fellow
Margaret Ndunda
Smith Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Fellow
Karlie Guimond
Smith Program
Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Fellow
Ruth Tullis
Smith Program
B.A. Computer Science