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Starksboro mentoring program two decades strong

EDORAH FRAZER AND Tracy Whalon were matched several years ago through the mentoring program at Robinson Elementary School. Together they’ve played lots of games over the years, as well as gone on various adventures and taken part in outings with other mentor and mentee matches.
Photo courtesy of Edorah Frazer
May 22, 2025
It was around two decades ago that former Robinson Elementary School counselor Amy Johnston planted the seeds for a program that would connect students at the school with adults in the Starksboro community.
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