Meet the Match: Linda Lowe and Kileigh

Meet Kileigh, a freshman at Oak Hill High School, and mentor Linda Lowe who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Kileigh
Career goals: Pediatrician.
Favorite subject: Algebra and Biology. Favorite book: Even Now.
Hobbies/Interests: Cross country, track, 4-H, and scrapbooking.
Family: Mom, Melissa; dad, Adam; two brothers, Cody and Keagan; and sister, Addyson.
School: Oak Hill.

Linda Lowe
Career: Positive youth worker.
Favorite subject: Math and English.
Favorite book: Redeeming Love.
Hobbies/interests: Crafts, reading, basket weaving, spending time with my husband.
Family: Married 30 years to husband, Steve, and have two children and four grandchildren.
School: 2006 BSM graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit www.projectleadership.org or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Tammy Pearson and Robert

Meet Robert, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Tammy Pearson who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Robert
Career goals: Become a scientist.
Favorite subject: Physics (anything science).
Favorite book: The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick.
Hobbies/Interests: Video games, reading, golf, swimming, girls.
Family: Parents, Bob and Cindy; brother, Brad; sister, Lauran.
School: Marion High School.

Tammy Pearson
Career goals: To be meaningful in my work and help youths understand the importance of pursuing education after high school.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. It’s a powerful message delivered with few words for readers of all ages.
Hobbies/interests: Family field trips, reading, writing, designing.
Family: Husband, Phil; daughter, Emma; son, Abraham.
School: Ball State University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit www.projectleadership.org or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meet the Match: Jackie Steiner and Amy

Meet Amy, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Jackie Steiner who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Amy
Career goals: Not sure at this time.
Favorite subject: Science.
Hobbies/Interests: Softball, soccer, marching band, concert band, bowling, and hanging out with friends.
Family: Mom, Gail; sister, Jonnie; Dad, John; and step-mom, Renee.
School: Marion High School.

Jackie Steiner
Career: Homemaker, retired education assistant.
Favorite subject: English and geography.
Favorite book: Harry Potter series.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, knitting, and baking.
Family: Husband; four sons; and 10 grandchildren.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit www.projectleadership.org or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.

Meeth the Match: Reggie Nevels and Mar’Quan

Meet Mar’Quan, a freshman at Marion High School, and mentor Reggie Nevels who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Mar’Quan
Career goals: Go to college.
Favorite subject: Math and biology.
Favorite book: Animorphs.
Hobbies/Interests: Backflipping and football.
Family: Mom, Stacy Butler; Dad, Jamie Barnett.
School: Marion High School.

Reggie Nevels
Career goals: Law enforcement.
Favorite subject: Science and business law.
Favorite book: Holy Bible.
Hobbies/interests: Coaching and weightlifting.
Family: Children, Reggie Jr. and Rachena.
School: Ball State University.

TO LEARN ABOUT THE MENTORING PROGRAM: Visit www.projectleadership.org or call Project Leadership at 651-0650.