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Mentoring at Milton Hershey School Has a Powerful Impact, Even When Virtual www.mhskids.org/blog/mentoring-at-mhs-has-a-powerful-impact-even-when-virtual/

[…] switched to virtual for the 2020-21 school year. Students and staff paired as mentees and mentors are connecting through activities digitally. They continue to inspire, encourage, and impact each other […]

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Maintenance Staff Strives for Greatness in Coaching, Mentoring, and More www.mhskids.org/blog/maintenance-staff-strives-for-greatness-in-coaching-mentoring-and-more/

By Kiersta Jones, MHS Facilities Work Order Coordinator At the end of the day, I’m very proud to be working, coaching, and mentoring at Milton Hershey School because of the...

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The Power of One Female Mentor at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/the-power-of-one-female-mentor-at-milton-hershey-school/

“Ultimately, I feel like Mrs. Kirchner is a safe place for me to be calm,” shared Vanessa, Milton Hershey School senior. “Our conversations remind me that we’re females and we...

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Life-Long Youth Mentors Become Houseparents at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/life-long-youth-mentors-become-houseparents-at-milton-hershey-school/

[…] with people outside of my immediate family to lean on for support,” Ashley said. “My mentors were foundational in my growth and personal learning.” Joe shares the same sentiment, “Ashley […]

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Mentoring: A Lifestyle www.mhskids.org/blog/mentoring-a-lifestyle/

Lindsey Young grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania knowing about the “school on the hill”, but never thought her passion for working with teenagers would bring her to Milton Hershey School....

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I Love My Job: Milton Hershey School Teacher, Mentor, and Swimming Coach www.mhskids.org/blog/i-love-my-job-milton-hershey-school-teacher-mentor-and-swimming-coach/

By Heather Dougherty, MHS Teacher and Head Swimming and Diving Coach  For many people, one job is enough. But for me, as a parent of three active children, staying busy...

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Mentoring Other Parents/Sponsors Through the Milton Hershey School Journey www.mhskids.org/blog/mentoring-other-parents-sponsors-through-the-mhs-journey/

By Karen Sowu, Parent/Sponsor of Daniel Sowu ’01 My son Daniel attended Milton Hershey School from 1994 to 2001. He graduated from MHS and went to college in Minnesota where...

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Fostering an Environment of Leadership at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/fostering-an-environment-of-leadership-at-milton-hershey-school/

[…] whether at Milton Hershey School or beyond. Those adults are our parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors who we consider to be role models for our youth. As the MHS Coordinator […]

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The Importance of Family Engagement at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/the-importance-of-family-engagement-at-milton-hershey-school/

By Jay Garvey, MHS Family Relations Manager We like to think of Milton Hershey School as way more than a school—it’s a community that rallies to guide, mentor, and support...

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A Career Through Conversation www.mhskids.org/blog/a-career-through-conversation/

Having grown up in Manheim, Pennsylvania, Rob Timlin knew that Milton Hershey School existed, but would not know the impact the school could have on a child’s life until many...

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