Mentors play a vital role in the education of Depot Campus students. They are local business owners, merchants, artists, and interested citizens who volunteer to both provide an internship site for students as well as be a mentor in educating the student in their field of expertise. Mentors become part of a students learning plan team, and collaborate with the advisor and LTI coordinator to provide a challenging and invigorating internship experience. The Depot Campus sees adults in the community as essential to creating a true real-world learning experience for students, and the hope is that mentors become deeply invested in helping students achieve success. Mentors are invited to Exhibitions and are encouraged to give specific and meaningful feedback as students work in their internships. We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their service as mentors to our students.
Some Past Internship Sites and Mentors
- Giannelli's Restaurant, Storrs CT: Troy Allen, co-owner, chef
- I-98 Radio Station, Willimantic CT: Jennifer Sanquedolce, D.J
- Wrana Excavation, Columbia, CT: Richard Wrana, owner
- Mansfield Discovery Depot, Mansfield CT: Anne Tucker, Teacher
- Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT: Sharyn Mathews, Marketing Manager
- Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT: Marge Voght, Infections-Control Nurse
- Windham Hospital, Willimantic CT: Kate Starkey, Pre-natal Educator & Outreach Worker
- Healthy Alternative Deli & Market, Storrs CT: Sara Zelonka, co-owner
- Kidderbrook Montessori School, Ashford CT: Veronika Myers, Director
- Windham Arts Collaborative: Willimantic, CT: Jane Homick, Director
- Mansfield Fire Department, Mansfield CT: Jim York, EMT & Fire
- Southeast Elementary School, Mansfield Center, CT: Holly Harakaly, Special Education Teacher
- Elegant Edge Hair Salon, Ashford CT: Dawn Smith, Owner
- CT Repertory Theater: Susan Tolis, Costume Shop Manager
- Thomas Hurlbut Photography: Ashford, CT: Thomas Hurlbut, Photographer, Owner
- Kids Express Daycare: Willington, CT: Barbara Merideth, co-owner, teacher
- Villari's Martial Arts: Windham, CT: Derek Rhodes, Instructor