Mentoring
Partnered with Mentor Rhode Island, Sophia Academy’s mentoring program works to ensure each student is paired with a trusted adult that provides a motivational and supportive relationship as they navigate the key developmental years of middle school.
Our mentor/mentee pairs meet once a week, and their conversations and activities are as unique as the pairs themselves.
The ideal mentor is knowledgeable of the circumstances of our students’ lives, can provide a balanced approach of empathy and inspiration, and is eager to have fun!
What our mentors have to say:
“Mentoring with a Sophia student stretches your perspective as much as it stretches theirs. You learn to trade priorities across generations and geographies, understanding what's important to a student who sees the world from their 6th grade lens. Plus, they keep you current - video games, Tik Tok, and more! I'm grateful for the times I connect with Prudence and hear her version of current events, school, and her daily life.”
“Being a mentor at Sophia Academy was an easy decision once I met the girls and saw the magic that was there. What started out as something to do to help young girls in my community, turned into a relationship that taught me just as much as I hope it taught them. These girls, and Sophia Academy, are now a large part of my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Easiest decision I ever made.”
Benefits of Mentorship:
For Mentees:
55% more likely to be enrolled in college
Improved social and interpersonal skills
Improved self-esteem and attitude towards life
Developing school and job readiness skills
For Mentors:
Increased empathy and deeper understanding of the current challenges of youth
Sense of accomplishment by positively impacting the life of another person
Appear happier when returning to the workplace