Gerhartz named July Mentor of Month

■ Editor’s note: The Imperial Republican in partnership with the local TeamMates program is showcasing a TeamMate mentor each month.
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Shane Gerhartz is the TeamMate of the Month for July.
Gerhartz has been a mentor for Lance, an incoming junior, for over two years.
Gerhartz got to know Lance through his position at Chase County Schools. He then decided to join the program and be a mentor.  
The pair enjoys spending time with Pokemon cards and chatting.  
Gerhartz said his favorite thing about being a mentor is spending time with Lance, but he also said he has the opportunity to sneak in some life lessons and advice.
Gerhartz appreciates that there is no judgment, allowing the two to have logical conversations with one another.  
Gerhartz previously worked at Chase County Schools, but is now employed by 20/20 Technologies in McCook. He and his wife live on a ranch near Palisade with their pets.
Gerhartz says his hobbies are anything that keeps him active.
He likes building things, sports, coaching baseball and anything to do with his ranch.
Shane said that while the program isn’t perfect, every kid needs someone that can mentor them, whether it is a family member, friend or a TeamMates mentor.
They need time to disconnect from school and just open up with an adult, he said.

 

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