by Wendy Poteat | Feb 4, 2021 | In The News
The tips below will help you perfect your elevator speech. Write down one sentence for each of these points: Smile to your counterpart and open with a statement that grabs attention, a hook that prompts your listener to ask questions. Tell who you are; describe...
by Wendy Poteat | Feb 2, 2021 | In The News
“My youngest son said it would be cool if I could help the kids he went to school with. It means a lot to me, because I live in this community, and I am able to help these students.” As president and CEO of Say Yes Guilford, Wendy Poteat has a focused...
by Wendy Poteat | Feb 2, 2021 | In The News
By Mary Helen Jones Greensboro | Sep. 17, 2020 GREENSBORO, N.C. – This year has turned parents into teachers as kids go through virtual school. Sonja Thompson has twin girls in fourth grade, Katie and Kennedy. They’re enrolled in a virtual academy, but Thompson...
by Wendy Poteat | Jan 5, 2021 | In The News
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021 – Say Yes Guilford is proud to again offer our Virtual Tutoring Program to Guilford County Schools’ students. The tutoring is free and open to any GCS student in kindergarten through eighth grade. Parents can register online now at...
by Wendy Poteat | Dec 15, 2020 | In The News
2020 presented challenges we never expected and highlighted the work that must be done to help every Guilford County Schools’ student realize his or her dreams. Say Yes Guliford is committed to lifting up every student, and we are glad you are on our team....
by Wendy Poteat | Nov 9, 2020 | In The News
Cheers and screams of delight greeted the Say Yes Guilford staff during the annual Say Yes Guilford Holiday Book Giveaway. Staff delivered more than 3300 books every classroom at Foust, McLeansville, Sedalia and Wiley Elementary schools. Picture books, YA mysteries,...
