For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program
About
Quaneisha D. Smith is the founder and executive director of For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program. She is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University where she earned: Bachelors degrees in Elementary Education and African American Studies, Masters of Education-Literacy, and Masters of Education Learning Design and Technology.
Quaneisha has been a public school teacher for 22 years. She has a passion for teaching literacy and closing the achievement gap. Quaneisha is the owner and founder of Elite Virtual Tutoring Services, LLC.
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Quaneisha was raised by her grandparents and was the beneficiary of the work of mentors, Girl Scout Leaders, tutors, and community leaders.
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The Lord gave her the vision of giving back to her community by sowing into young girls what was sewn into her. This is why the For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program was birthed.
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Quaneisha is married to her college sweetheart Jasper and they have two wonderful sons Joshua and Jonathan.
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In her spare time she loves to read books, watch movies, travel and shop.
We believe all girls can embrace whom God made them to be,
make positive choices, and can change the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen, encourage, empower and inspire young girls to be their authentic selves, make positive choices and reach their fullest potential. We help young girls overcome life’s challenges using biblical principles.
Our Vision
The vision of For Girls Like Quaneisha Mentoring Program is to transform the lives of young girls who face challenging situations through mentorship.