{"id":845,"date":"2024-02-15T20:35:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T01:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-coach\/staff-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T20:23:07","slug":"coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.smith.edu\/project-coach\/coaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Blue Shirts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is a Blue Shirt?<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Being a Blue Shirt<\/strong>
Blue Shirts gain invaluable experience in leadership and mentorship, positively impacting younger students’ lives and enhancing their own personal and academic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earn While You Mentor<\/strong>
Receive financial compensation for your impactful work as a mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Us<\/strong>
Ready to mentor? Contact Yesenia at pcsuper@smith.edu<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Red Shirts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is a Red Shirt?<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Being a Red Shirt<\/strong>
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..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuition-Free Graduate Education<\/strong>
As a Red Shirt, your commitment is rewarded with full tuition coverage for your graduate program at Smith College.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Us<\/strong>
Ready to mentor? Learn more here! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Kerry-Ann<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kerry Ann Patterson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My inspiration: \u2018My mom, because she finds a way despite the odds being against her!\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Nahliana<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nahliana Aquino<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why I coach: \u2018I coach because I can see kids smile, and seeing them learn from you is truly a life changer; if they need help, you\u2019ll be there for them.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jean Paul Burgos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Aspiration: \u2018How to be a better person mentally!\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Naneishka<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Naneishka Burgos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PC in own words: \u2018<\/strong>Project Coach means community, friendship, games, and fun.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jaron Cooper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Aspiration: \u2018I want to learn self-control and team-work.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jaeleen Cruz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why I coach: \u2018I coach because I love working with children, and I can share my knowledge and be a role model for them.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Brooklynn Fuentes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cade Hardy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PC in own words: \u2018Project 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.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Gabrielle<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Gabrielle Hidalgo Rivera<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why I coach: \u2018I coach to show kids what being a leader looks like.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andronica Jackson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Define PC in your own words: \u2018PC means we finally have a place to call home. I can finally be loud and be a leader!\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\"Nathen<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nathen Lecleres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Aspiration: \u2018I want to teach the kids how to be respectful, to get along and be open.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kymberlyn Ortiz<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why I coach: \u2018Why I coach is to grow as a person, give back and help the community.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elly Perez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Why I coach: \u2018I coach because I remember loving my coaches and just being there meeting new people.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Naylaniz Rodriguez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Philosophy: \u2018Perseverance is key.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tanaja Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Aspiration: \u2018I want to learn to find my own voice and communication.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yonailys Quinones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coaching Philosophy: \u2018I believe a coach should always have patience, motivation and uplift others.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sofia Trotta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Noemi Howland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Margaret Ndunda<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Karlie Guimond<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ruth Tullis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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