Mentoring organization supports students on path to success

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio mentoring organization All THAT helps students improve their academic and social skills.

Keyiron Blunt is a high school sophomore who has been helped by the program.

“Mentors helped me get better at math and science,” Blunt said.

When he first started All THAT, Blunt said he avoided speaking with others. His mentor, Blair Miller, pushed him to come out of his shell.

“Mr. Blair raised me, basically. And he really helped me during the summer. Even though he got on me a lot, he made sure I was right [and] doing what I was supposed to,” Blunt said.

“He has made much progress,” said Miller. “When he started the program his grades were kinda low. Now, he is getting them up. He is focused every day in academic enrichment sessions. He is getting his grades up to par so he can be on track when he graduates if he wants to go to college or trade school or whatever the next phase of life is for him.” 

Blunt’s grandmother, Edwina Sharp, said he’s become more positive after joining the group.

“It’s given him confidence. He really loves the teachers and I can tell that the teachers really love the kids,” she said. 

Executive director Danella Hicks said she’s noticed Blunt’s progress.

“Now, he just has blossomed,” Hicks said. 

The program is currently enrolling teenagers 14-18 years old.

All THAT focuses on seven project-based character-building career tracks: hospitality, business administration support, skilled trades, health and medical, military, music production and transitional living.