Gearing Up | I-Beam

  THANK YOU to all of our new and returning mentors that attended one of our two fall training sessions this week. Also, a big thank you to Seacoast Church for letting us use their facility in Mount Pleasant as our venue. More information and resources regarding this year’s I-Beam initiative can be found on […]

You’re Invited | I-Beam Fall Training

  Fall Training Sessions Monday, September 16 at 6:00pm OR Thursday, September 19 at 11:00am Seacoast Church – Mount Pleasant Campus – 750 Long Point Road New mentors are strongly encouraged to attend one of the two training sessions for important information on program structure/calendar, mentoring tips and tricks, and required Child Protection Training will […]

I-Beam | 2012-2013 End of Year Survey Results

  An East Cooper Ecumenical Network Initiative 100% of I-Beam mentors ranked their overall interaction (fit, relationship, etc.) with their student as very positive or positive 98% of I-Beam mentors plan to mentor with I-Beam during the 2013-2014 school year 97% of I-Beam mentors feel that they made a difference in the life of their […]

Press Release | I-Beam Summer Pilot Program Launch

SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY AWARDED TO LOCAL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS East Cooper Ecumenical Network and Wando Community Education Unite to Bridge Summer Academic Gap MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (June 17, 2013) – East Cooper Ecumenical Network and Wando Community Education are pleased to announce a summer scholarship program to fund tuition for local elementary students to attend Kaleidoscope […]

Every Kid Needs a Champion

“Every child deserves a champion — an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.” Rita Pierson Rita F. Pierson, a professional educator since 1972, has taught elementary school, junior high and special education. She’s been a […]

I-Beam Celebration

Join the I-Beam team and those that are making a difference in the lives of kids in our community…