How we do it

1. Match adult with high school student for research and field work
2. Student prepares a lesson based on research for an elementary school class
3. Student interviews an expert on the problem he/she is researching
4. Applicable field trips are provided for groups of participants
5. Entrance in to the Mercer Science and Engineering Competition is encouraged
6. ScienceMentors celebrates the completion of all projects at a Spring Fair
7. Internships and Summer Science Workshops are pursued
8. Coaching support is offered for the students ready to pursue higher education

Who Does it?

Maureen J. Quinn

For sixteen years, in Mercer County Maureen Quinn has been leading one to one mentor programs that served hundreds of under represented students. 85% of these students are now either matriculating or have graduated from colleges across the country.

Prior to her work directing one to one mentor programs she was a consultant to corporations for the growth and development of their entry level and middle management personnel. Her areas of expertise include:

• Development of interactive management workshops for entry level to senior executives
• Relationship building engendering trust among multi-ethnic populations
• Motivating adults to contribute time and expertise as volunteers
• Producing an interactive finance workshop for Teens and Parents
• Public Speaking
• Life Skills Coach for under-represented teens

She has been an Educator, Training Manager, Business Consultant and Youth Leader.

She has a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Fordham University in New York and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Chestnut Hill College, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Her experience in education, board membership, leadership, and public speaking in corporate settings, the classroom and non-profit organizations, allows her to effectively develop and direct programs that impact diverse populations and education levels in positive ways.

For more information feel to free to contact:

Maureen J. Quinn
ScienceMentors 1 to 1
546 Keefe Road
Lawrence, NJ 08648
njenquinn@aol.com
609-903-5150