Our mission is to positively impact the world by inspiring students to reach their full potential through mentoring.
05/28/2026
That's a wrap on the TeamMates Timeout podcast! TeamMates Marketing & Communications Manager Ashton Honnor and Training & Support Manager Tori Pedersen concluded the series talking all things strengths and training.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the latest episode drop! Check out the TeamMates Timeout playlist at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyvSQaaNHlg8uIixBVWLutr-OsNxmubUu
05/27/2026
Yesterday Regional Manager Ashley Denton, Tri-State Regional Coordinator Jon Pfau, and Outreach Specialist Alyssa Hogue attended the Kansas School Counselor Conference at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, KS. It was a great day networking and talking all things TeamMates!
05/26/2026
High school graduation is a huge milestone, but it’s not the end of the journey.
Through our Post-Secondary Program, mentors continue supporting students as they navigate college, trade school, careers, and life after high school. That continued encouragement and connection can make all the difference during a season filled with change and new challenges.
We’re currently looking for post-secondary mentors willing to walk alongside students in this next chapter.
Ready to make an impact beyond graduation? Learn more about our Post-Secondary Program at https://f.mtr.cool/cqerdvsvxh
05/20/2026
🎓 Hats off to our grads!
Across the communities we serve, students are celebrating an incredible achievement—graduation! We are so proud of the perseverance, growth, and determination these students have shown throughout their journey.
Graduation is more than a ceremony; it’s a reminder of what’s possible when students are encouraged, supported, and reminded that they matter. ❤️
Congratulations to every graduate on this milestone. We’re cheering you on every step of the way.
👇 LOCAL CHAPTERS: Show off your grads! Drop your graduation photos in the comments so we can celebrate students across the TeamMates community together. 📸 🎉
Matt really trusts his team…😅
One of the biggest challenges in mentoring today is recruiting male mentors, and one of the biggest reasons people hesitate is because they believe they don’t have enough time or enough to offer.
But mentorship doesn’t require perfection. It simply requires presence.
Our mentors spend just 30–60 minutes each week with a student at their school during the school day. That means no evenings lost, no weekends taken away from family, and no pressure to have all the answers.
What students need most is someone who will show up, listen, encourage, and care.
And when men mentor, other men are inspired to step forward too.
If you’ve ever thought about mentoring, this is your reminder: you already have what it takes! ❤️
For this student, TeamMates Mentoring is a place where she feels encouraged to try new things, grow into a better person, and build meaningful memories along the way.
Mentoring creates connection, confidence, and encouragement that students carry with them far beyond the classroom.
Join the Team. Be a Mentor.
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05/06/2026
A Nebraska City TeamMates match, Adam and “Bob,” recently shared their final weekly visit after being matched for a decade.
“It has been one of the most incredible experiences of my life watching him grow into a confident, intelligent young man, with a bright future ahead of him,” shares Adam.
What began as a simple commitment to show up each week grew into something far more meaningful, built on consistency, trust, and connection that helped shape confidence and growth over the years.
Adam also shared, “From playing card games to playing catch to having conversations about his college plans, our weekly meetings have been some of the most meaningful moments of the last ten years for me.”
Help a student reach their full potential by heading to TeamMates.org and becoming a mentor.
05/04/2026
Big congratulations to Erin Blakely for earning the 2026 Award for Excellence in Mentoring for the state of Iowa! 🎉
This well-deserved honor is a testament to the incredible impact Erin is making as a mentor with TeamMates Mentoring of Clarke Community Schools.
Moments like this remind us just how powerful mentorship can be. Thank you, Erin, for representing the heart of TeamMates and inspiring others through your dedication. ❤️
04/30/2026
As seniors prepare to graduate, they are stepping into the unknown of college, career training, and beyond.
Some will have a mentor by their side. Others are still waiting.
Join TeamMates Post-Secondary and help a student feel supported during one of life’s biggest transitions. 🎓
Learn more: https://f.mtr.cool/tbpxybfnzw
Questions? Contact our Post-Secondary Outreach Coordinator, Angee Dostal, at [email protected].
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