MENTORSHIP
The Mentorship Program, offered through the Ashtabula County Schools in
cooperation with Growth Partnership For Ashtabula County, provides an
opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore a career or
field of interest with a mentor in the private sector. It is an
opportunity for a student to experience an occupation and for the mentor
to share his/her enthusiasm about the profession with a young person who
has the same interest. Students and mentors are asked to spend a minimum
of 35 to 50 hours on the work site, and students must complete a related
project.
Applicants are selected on the basis of student commitment to the
project, maturity, capability, interest, teacher/staff recommendation,
and grade point average.
This year over 80 students from the following high schools completed
this valuable learning experience: Edgewood High School, Conneaut High
School, Geneva High School, Grand Valley High School, Jefferson High
School, Lakeside High School, Pymatuning Valley High School, and Saints
John and Paul High School.
MENTORS AND AFFILIATIONS
Andover Police Department
Chief Gentry
Ashtabula Arts Center
Meeghan Humphrey
Ashtabula City Municipal Court
Judge Albert Camplese
Ashtabula County Engineers Office LeRoy McNeilly
Ashtabula County Homesafe Georginia Evangelista
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Bob Burton , Dr. Jude Cauwenbergh,
Dr. John Posch , Frank Caputo ,Jessica Green, Kristy Zalimeni, Marcia Wickwire,
Sue Conaway, & Tiffany Bosiacki
Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office
Debbie Hewitt
Ashtabula Dental Associates
Michelle Diamond
Ashtabula Mall
Meghann Gault
Austinburg Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Becky Salinger
Avid Video
Mark McCue
Burgess & Nipple
James Gerger
Clear Channel
Sarah Kirk
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Matt Edwards
Cleveland Playhouse
Domenic Danza
Cleveland State University Wolstein Center
Christopher Sedlock
Conneaut Police Department
Det. Sgt. Randy Poor
Country Doctor Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Diane Veale
Creative Millwork
Joe Lalli & Mark Estock
DiSalvatore Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Tom DiSalvatore
Discount Drug Mart
Scott Johnson
Edgewood Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Roberts & John Schamp
Gateway Elementary School
Rosemarie Lithe
Geauga Regional Hospital
Carol Rhodes & Captain Wiley
Gerdes Pharmacy
T. Czup
Grand River Rubber and Plastics
Joe Misinec
Hoffman's Pharmacy
Maria Fowler
Hometown Vision Center
Dr. Ronald Wheeler
Kent State Univ. Ashtabula Campus
Frank Vaccariello
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems
Jennifer Diehl
Lake County OB/GYN
Kathy Gore
Lakeside High School
Anthony Leonelli & Joe Tredent
Media Magic
David Walker
Millennium Chemicals
Michael Hofmeister
Mohawk Fine Papers, Incorporated
Barbara Felicijan
Motta's Body and Frame Shop
Tim Motta
North Ridge Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Osborne
Northwest Ambulance Service
Vince Gildone
Pennbriar Athletic Club
Candace Stimpson
Phillips Photography
Kristen Phillips
Plasticolors, Incorporated
David Hyde
Pleasant's Animal Hospital
Dr. Cheryl Beinhardt & Dr. Vicky Collen
Premiere Fitness
Julie Boetger
Pymatuning Valley High School
Janet Britton
Seeds Orthopedics
Dr. William Seeds
Sheldon Calvary Camp
Tim Green
Smith and Miller, Attorneys at Law
Virginia Miller
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Pastor Fred Grimm
Star Beacon
Brian Phelps
The Medicine Shoppe
Denise Cousins
The Shafer Farm
Jacqueline Shafer
Trice Chiropractic Clinic
Randy Trice
True North
Rob Schimmelpfennig
U.S. Coast Guard
Aaron Miller
UHHS Memorial Hospital of Conneaut
Kris Wilson
UHHS Memorial Hospital of Geneva
Lori Slimmer
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Pete Schuman
WKKY Radio Station
Gary Hays
Wychok Physical Therapy
Steve Wychok
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS
Conneaut High School
Danielle Davey
Nicole Edwards
Kody Long
Katie Maurer
Justin Mullins
Adam Neubauer
Trista Read
Nicole Stills
Cassandra Wenger
Patrick Yusko
Edgewood Senior High School
Brian Akuszewski
Jade Buhite
Elizabeth Cerveny
Jordan Cunha
Paulo DiBenedetto
Amanda Dreslinski
Steven Dunne
Scott Estock
Colton Hutton
David Incorvati
Blake Johnston
Neema Kondru
Michael Lehtonen
Shannon Manis
Katie McMellen
Ave Orlando
Jamie Schilling
Lauren Schimmelpfennig
Robert Wiese
Lindsey Wimer
Joshua Woodard
Kyle Wright
Geneva High School
Kate Bezoski
Amy Carrier
Jennifer Cornelius
Megan Eller
Brandi Hale
Brittney Hayes
Nate Horgan
Jenifer Kitchen
Angela Laurello
Jessica Miller
Shonna Moore
Amanda Rhoten
Diedre Spoor
Nicholas Zalewski
Grand Valley High School
Erin Byler
Jackilyn Byler
Sierra Nagay
Erica Riola
Jennifer Scott
Kelly Wagner
Jefferson High School
Callie Busch
Lakeside High School
Jessica Barnum
John Brady
Daniel Carberry
Michael Carberry
Shaila Cullum
Lacey Cunningham
Brittany Dell
Jenna Erwin
Lauren Haines
James Hamilton, Jr.
Mitch Hulderman
Victoria Johnston
Kimberly Loyd
Amanda Mills
Lauren Orrenmaa
Alyssa Parker
Chris Pildner
Crystal Raldolph
NoElle Rapose
Jordan Rutz
Aaron Shinkle
Elizabeth Tredent
Pymatuning Valley High School
Brad Baranowski
Chelsea Callen
Joshua Coltman
Raymond Holmes
Kristen Whitney
Saints John and Paul High School
Alexis Bento
Brian Camodeca
Kasey Fahey
Kristen Knowlton
Nicole Pawlowski
Daniel Phillips
Kevin Punkar
Jordan Vosburg
Ryan Welton
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SCHOLARSHIPS Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County. In addition to co-sponsoring the Mentorship Program, Growth Partnership also funds three $500 scholarships for deserving participants. Year after year Joe Mayernick (Executive Director) has expressed commitment to the Mentorship Program, all Ashtabula County Schools, and the fine students representing them. Exclaims Mr. Mayernick, we believe in the youth of Ashtabula County. It is an honor to provide these scholarships.
Lyondell Chemical Company-Douglas A. Towner Science Scholarships. Since 1989, Lyondell has sponsored the Excellence in Science and Math Scholarships to local high school students. These scholarships ensure that deserving students future engineers, chemists and scientists have financial support toward a college education. In 2001, the scholarships were renamed the Douglas A. Towner Science Scholarships in honor of Doug Towner, who spent 34 years at the plant in Ashtabula. He is an advocate for community and educational outreach activities, particularly those that encourage greater student interest in Science and Math. This year Lyondell Chemical Company will once again provide two $1,500 scholarships.
Ashtabula Rotary Foundation. Previously the Ashtabula Rotary provided scholarships based on mentorship experiences independently. In 2005, the Ashtabula Rotary Foundation joined with the Ashtabula County Schools Mentorship Program to offer five scholarships. Per Mike Bowen, Ashtabula Rotary Foundation Chairperson, The Ashtabula Rotary Foundation is committed to the education of our youth. We feel strongly that education is critical to the future of our community and our nation. Rotary is an organization committed to service above self. The Ashtabula Chapter prides itself on community service and support of international endeavors. Of the five Rotary Scholarships, the first is a $1,000 Ashtabula Rotary Foundation-Francis A. Herzog Memorial Mentorship Scholarship in honor of Francis Herzog who was an outstanding Ashtabula area resident and business owner, as well as a long-service Ashtabula Rotary member and contributor. The other scholarships offered by the Ashtabula Rotary Foundation are one valued at $750 and three at $500 each.
Ashtabula Dental Associates. Ashtabula Dental Associates has had an active presence in our county for over 60 years. As a provider of comprehensive dental care, they have grown in size and capacity to develop a reputation envied by all and rivaled by few. The Ashtabula Dental Associates scholarship honors Dr. James Sockman, who for 25 years was the epitome of standards set by ADA. An excellent technician, Dr. Sockman could allay the apprehension of the most fearful patient. His love of sport cars was only exceeded by his love of providing outstanding dental care. A 20 year battle with multiple sclerosis led to his retirement in 1993 and subsequent death in 2005. A $1,000.00 Dr. James Sockman Memorial Mentorship Scholarship is available to seniors mentoring in the dental or medical fields.
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COMMITTEE Ashtabula County Educational Service Center Richard A. Crepage, Ed.D. Superintendent Dr. Debra Quinn Coordinator of Gifted Programs William Mullane Supervisor of School Improvement Growth Partnership For Ashtabula County Joseph Mayernick Executive Director Cindy Rabe Office Manager
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Committee wishes to thank the following for their assistance:
Gazette and Star Beacon Newspapers for publicity for the Mentorship Program
The many businesses and professionals from the workforce who supported the program by serving as mentors. The time you invested while providing on-the-job experiences for the students is invaluable for the success of the program.
The school district personnel who supported and helped facilitate the Mentorship Program, especially the following contact people from the participating high schools:
Conneaut High School --Danielle Saraceni
Edgewood High School -- Annette Pfeifer
Geneva High School -- Candi Urcheck
Grand Valley High School -- Mark Stemicz
Jefferson High School -- Pat Inman
Lakeside High School -- Cathy Dewey
Pymatuning Valley High School -- Irene Scoleris
Saints John and Paul High School -- Terry Chadowski