Board of Directors

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Caleb Hardee

Jim Gruber

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Bruce Polk

Tom Ambrose

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Chris Anderson

Dave Gullen

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Aaron Parrott

Wallace Larson, Sr. 

Saul Salinas

Diane Erhart, Finance Chair

Tammy Valdez, Board Chair

Emeritus Board Members

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Blake Katsnelson

Dominic Orozco

Parent Advisory Councils

One of the ways our Board members stay connected to what’s going on with our kids is to participate in the Parent Advisory Council meetings, held once each semester in each of our Promise Neighborhoods. Here’s what we learned during our most recent PAC meetings.

Palomino Parent Advisory Council

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“I have 5 children in MentorKids ranging from Kindergarten to 10th grade.  We have had so many great experiences over the last 4 years...learning to swim, homework help, planting in the garden, crafts, reading the Bible, and many more.  I am so thankful for MentorKids.  It's such a blessing to our family!”

Paola, Palomino Parent, Mother of 5

Paiute Parent Advisory Council

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“MentorKids provides special attention to kids who really need it, like my younger daughter who needed extra help with reading.  My older daughter was very shy but she has gained confidence and loves helping the younger kids.”

Lucia, Paiute Parent, Mother of 2

South Phoenix Parent Advisory Council

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“MentorKids provides great educational support for my two children.  We've only been with MentorKids for 3 months but already I've noticed their reading has improved and they seem more confident.”

Christy, S. Phoenix Parent, Mother of 2