In Focus: Pine Grove Elementary's Mentoring Programs

In Richland One’s school-based mentorship programs, students can learn what makes a great leader as early as third grade.
The Panda Pearls, the female mentoring program at Pine Grove Elementary School, has been around for more than a decade. Third-grade teacher and Panda Pearls advisor Nicollette Brannum teaches her thirty students in the program about self-esteem, confidence and leadership.
The Panda Pearls’ male counterpart, the Premier Pandas, is in its first year of operation. Twenty-two boys were accepted into the program this school year, including fifth-grader Samuel Farias. He says he enjoys helping others and believes the Premier Pandas has helped him serve as a role model for other students.
These two programs are just part of a larger initiative around Richland One, including at C.A. Johnson High School. To read more, head to the "Features" section on the front page of our website, www.richlandone.org.
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