On the evening of August 5, 2026, 110 TeamMates (LincolnTeamMates.org) mentors and guests gathered at Northeast High School to kick off the new school year. Arby’s graciously provided delicious sandwiches for the event. Jim Bennett, TeamMates of Lincoln Coordinator, shared highlights of an amazing year in which 366 new mentors were trained. LPS Superintendent, Dr. John Skretta gave a motivating speech about the impact of TeamMates and his personal experience in the program.
Rising TeamMates seniors reflected on their TeamMates experience in a very moving way after their long-time mentors introduced them. Mentor and staff member, Christine Davis said, “As mentors, we are cautioned in training not to take up the role of provider – no giving gifts or money or jobs. We are the gift, we are told. What isn’t clear at the start, is what a gift the mentee is for each of us.” To help us build on the strong recruiting year, mentors received a new resource called the Mentoring Activity Book and took home a yard sign to showcase their TeamMates pride.
For more information about TeamMates and becoming a mentor, you can contact the Lincoln recruitment team at (402) 436-1990, info@lincolnteammates.org, or visit LincolnTeamMates.org.