Meet the Match: Jerry Harshman and Jamie

Meet Jamie, a freshman Eastbrook High School, and mentor Jerry Harshman who participate in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Jamie
Career goals: Chef or tactical weapons specialist.
Favorite subject: English and band.
Favorite book: Stephen King’s Skeleton Crew.
Hobbies/Interests: Video games, cooking , myspace.
Family: Mom, Tammy; sister, Blair.
School: Eastbrook High School.

Jerry Harshman
Career: Educator (teacher, coach, principal, superintendent).
Favorite subject: English and social studies.
Favorite book: Bible.
Hobbies/interests: Watching Colts’ football, I.U. basketball, Cubs baseball, fishing, and playing golf.
Family: Wife, Sheri; son, Brent; and daughter, Laura.
School: Indiana University, Purdue University, Ball State University.

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

Meet the Match: Kate Yoder and Collena

Meet Collena, a freshman, at Marion High School and mentor Kate Yoder who meet each week in Project Leadership’s mentoring program, which matches community volunteers with local Twenty-first Century Scholar students.

Collena
Career goals: Choir Director
Favorite subject: English, Spanish and Choir
Favorite book: Night by Elie Wiesel
Hobbies/Interests: Singing and Volleyball
Family: Mom (Penny), dad (Bill), brother (Tyler), two little sisters (Jazzlyn and Shalyn) and stepmom (Sherry)
School: Marion High School

Kate Yoder
Career goals: College Professor
Favorite subject: English/Writing, History
Favorite book: Too many to list!
Hobbies/interests: Reading, playing tennis, being with friends
Family: Fiancé, Rob Bedinghaus
School: Taylor University

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

Meet the Match: Angela Mast and Kortney

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

Kortney
Career goals: Lawyer.
Favorite subject: Math and English.
Favorite book: A Child Called It.
Hobbies/Interests: Singing.
Family: Mom, dad; 5 sisters; and 6 brothers.
School: Marion High School.

Angela Mast
Career goals: Business owner.
Favorite subject: English.
Favorite book: I Love You This Much! Hobbies/interests: My kids and sports.
Family: Husband, Kenny; two sons, Matthew & Nathan.
School: Marion High School.

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

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.