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#AlwaysThere: Reach's Program Instructors

Writer: Mark
Mark
Dec 22, 2020
2 min read

By Jasmine Jones, Reach Program Manager


Meet Anyssa, Attalah, Danielle, Dorothy, Eddie, India, Kamryn, Kevohn, Maishia, Oyinda, Quanis, Simonica, Sarah, and Victoria.


They’re our Program Instructors (PIs), the driving force behind our After School Tutoring Program. They’re the ones leading our virtual program every day, building strong relationships with our teens, and keeping our participants engaged despite technical hiccups and Zoom fatigue.

When COVID-19 struck and we cancelled Reach’s in-person programs in March, we knew we had to quickly pivot. But in those first few weeks, we didn’t have a lot figured out. There was a lot of trial and error as we tested out virtual sessions. But, faced with this uncertainty, our PIs just rolled with the punches. They adapted quickly to the virtual space. And they helped us adapt, too. They were not afraid to give us constructive feedback and try out new techniques, all while finding creative ways to stay connected to our teens.


Our PIs are a unique group of people, each with his or her own distinctive personality. And yet, each PI somehow perfectly suits the cohort they work with, adding special flare to their interactions with their teens.


· At HD Woodson, Victoria and Danielle make sure their teens always have a say in the decision-making process.


· Simonica and Oyinka have built strong, personalized connections with each of the tutors at Coolidge, our largest cohort.


· Anyssa and Eddie push the teens in the Ballou-Simon cohort to focus on their holistic growth and development.


· Under India and Dorothy’s guidance, the teens in the Eastern cohort always make sure they’re having fun as they learn.


· Because Quanis leads an all-female cohort at Dunbar, her teens often discuss books and issues through a distinctively female lens.


· With Sarah and Maishia’s encouragement, the teens in the Ballou-King cohort step up and lead sessions every Monday.


· Attalah is new at Beacon House this year, but her outgoing personality keeps the teens in her cohort committed to their work.


· Kevohn and Kamryn treat the teens in the Anacostia cohorts as young adults, holding them to high standards while trusting their judgment.


These folks are the unsung heroes of Reach.They’ve been #AlwaysThere for our teens through a turbulent, challenging year, and we appreciate them so much.

 
 
 

18 Comments


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Aug 26

This tribute shows how mentorship sustains growth. It mirrors Fnaf, where guidance and presence shape resilience—here, Reach’s instructors adapt to virtual challenges, proving that education thrives when trust, creativity, and human connection remain constant even in uncertain times.

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Angus Cox
Angus Cox
Jun 26

What a heartwarming tribute to the incredible Program Instructors who keep showing up for Reach's teens every single day! The way Anyssa, Eddie, Victoria, Danielle, and the rest of the team adapted so seamlessly to virtual learning during such a turbulent year is truly inspiring. It's a powerful reminder that genuine human connection — the kind that goes beyond a screen or a Zoom call — can never be replaced by technology alone. What strikes me most is how each PI brings their own unique personality to their cohort, tailoring their approach to meet teens exactly where they are. This kind of people-centered thinking is something many of us study in academic settings, too. Students working on Human Resource Assignment…

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