{"id":642,"date":"2025-04-18T05:40:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T05:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/?p=642"},"modified":"2025-11-22T06:04:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:04:49","slug":"student-mentoring-austin-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/student-mentoring-austin-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 19: Raising Academic Performance (RAP) with Brenda Stewart"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 11, 2025<\/h4>\n

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Episode 19: Raising Academic Performance (RAP) with Brenda Stewart<\/h1>\n

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In this episode of Hello Austin County, we\u2019re joined by Brenda Stewart, Executive Director of Raising Academic Performance (RAP) \u2014 a local nonprofit that\u2019s making a life-changing difference for students across Austin County.<\/p>\n

Brenda walks us through how RAP pairs adult mentors with students in local school districts, offering weekly one-on-one sessions that build trust, motivation, and academic confidence. Whether you\u2019re familiar with mentoring or hearing about it for the first time, Brenda\u2019s passion for helping kids succeed is infectious.
We explore what a typical RAP mentoring session looks like, how mentors are trained and supported, and how RAP collaborates with schools like Sealy ISD, Bellville ISD, and Brazos ISD. From personal stories to measurable outcomes, you\u2019ll hear how something as simple as \u201cshowing up once a week\u201d can have a powerful ripple effect in a student\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, this episode might just inspire you to become a mentor.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Brenda Stewart, Executive Director<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Raising Academic Performance (RAP)<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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\u23f0 00:00<\/strong> – Meet Brenda Stewart and the mission of RAP
\u23f0 02:15 <\/strong>– What does a RAP mentor actually do?
\u23f0 04:06<\/strong> – How RAP started and Brenda\u2019s path to leadership
\u23f0 06:49<\/strong> – The mentor-student relationship and its impact
\u23f0 09:03<\/strong> – What kind of students participate in RAP?
\u23f0 10:42<\/strong> – Stories of real success and transformation
\u23f0 13:15<\/strong> – How mentoring helps build confidence and trust
\u23f0 15:31<\/strong> – The logistics: training, background checks, and scheduling
\u23f0 17:55<\/strong> – What schools RAP serves and how referrals work
\u23f0 20:21<\/strong> – Why RAP works\u2014and how to get involved
\u23f0 22:03<\/strong> – Final thoughts and how to sign up as a mentor<\/p>\n

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