Scott Frerking

Frerking's "Creating Math Mentors" program provides free peer tutoring services while helping students improve their math grades. The project teaches students how to become math mentors and how to use those skills to teach their peers. Mentors are trained to use non-traditional means to get the information across in a way that motivates the learner and causes math skills to "stick." Appropriate times and dates are selected for these mentors to be available for students in need of math tutoring. The mentors contact local schools and teachers to promote the program and locate additional students in need of math tutoring. Mentors also create brochures designed to publicize the program.