Tom was a passionate advocate for Peer Power, instrumental in developing a sustainable model supported by Memphis’s largest post-secondary institution. His journey with us began in 2015 when he approached Charlie about supporting an initiative at the University of Memphis. Together with Dr. Nenon, they envisioned how Memphis could improve and how the university could partner with Peer Power to elevate our mission.
MISSION
To provide youth with high-quality, life-enhancing tutoring and mentoring services that ensure personal, partner, and provider success.
VISION
A world where all children receive holistic, individualized academic support regardless of their zip code.
SERVICE
We currently have 114 Success Coaches providing tutoring and mentoring support in 57 classrooms across Memphis, TN.
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Peer Power Foundation
850 Ridge Lake Blvd Suite One, Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 734-4311
KIPP: MEMPHIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 16
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 276
Classrooms: 6
Subjects: Biology, English I & II, Algebra I & II, US History
MASE HIGH SCHOOL
As of February 28, 2025:
Success Coaches: 18
Estimated Tutoring Hours: 307
Classrooms: 9
Subjects: Algebra I & II, Geometry, English, US History, Biology, Physical Science, ACT Prep
MASE MIDDLE SCHOOL
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 14
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 225
Classrooms: 5
Subjects: Math, English, Social Studies
POWER CENTER ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 19
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 302
Classrooms: Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Lab, English 1, Algebra 2, Algebra 2 Lab, Geometry, Geometry Lab, English 2, ACT Reading/ English -Writing Focus, Biology
PCA MIDDLE - HICKORY HILL
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 4
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 64
Classrooms: ELA 6th grade, Math 7th grade, Math 8th grade
PCA MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 4
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 60
Classrooms: ELA 7th grade, Math 7th grade
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL
PEER POWER PARTNER FOR 5 YEARS
HIGHLIGHT
• Supported successful 10th grade expansion
• All tutored subjects achieved TVAAS Level 5 status
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 11
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 167
Classrooms:English I, English II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, US History, AA History, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science
UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
PEER POWER PARTNER FOR 5 YEARS
HIGHLIGHT
• Maintained Level 5 TVAAS growth in Math, Science, and English
As of February 28, 2025:
Active Success Coaches: 14
Estimated Tutoring Hours Per Week: 261
Classrooms:6th-8th Grade English, 6th-8th Grade Math, 8th Grade Social Studies, English RTI (Response to Intervention) 7th Grade, and Gifted ELA
OUR HISTORY
Peer Power introduced the Memphis Model in partnership with Shelby County Schools, the largest school district in Tennessee and the University of Memphis, the 25,000+ student urban institution in Memphis, TN. The program employs over 125 University of Memphis “Success Coaches” who are trained to tutor and mentor students in classrooms during the school day. This unique model strives to place two Success Coaches in every high school level Math, Science, English and U.S. History course tested by the State of Tennessee. Peer Power currently serves in 8 public schools in Shelby County.
Peer Power is making progress now by placing students in leadership roles that prepare them for lifetimes of success. Now that we know the model works, we see a terrific opportunity for bringing it to more students in more schools, which will require additional funding from a greater range of sources. Peer Power seeks partners who are passionate about changing the lives of children today.
