FAQ

Norwalk Public School students from grades 6-12, who attend Nathan Hale, Ponus, Roton, West Rocks, Brien McMahon HS, CGS, Norwalk HS, or P-TECH

Monthly convenings are hosted within the school buildings and rotate throughout the district. Also, there are off-site enrichment trips such as college tours, educational programs, roller skating, museums, etc.

Our program provides hands-on mentorship from staff, teachers, and/or admin within the school building, as well as an 8 month workshop series designed with a culturally relevant lens.

-Contact your building Principal

-Believe and exhibit the philosophy of “Each One, Teach One!”

• Have a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people.
• Be an employee of the Norwalk Public Schools
• Willingness to serve as a volunteer

Your child has to be recommended by school-based staff

No, the program is of no cost, as it is sponsored by Norwalk Public Schools

Mentors are building based employees, and the number of mentors vary based on the size of the building. Therefore, mentors are matched at the building level.

Please contact Ms. LaShante James at mysisterskeeper@norwalkps.org or Mr. Qadir Abdus-Salaam at abdus-salaamq@norwalkps.org