Jan Graham earns TeamMates recognition
■ Editor’s note: The Imperial Republican in partnership with the local TeamMates program is showcasing a TeamMate mentor each month.
Megan Kelley, The Imperial Republican
Jan Graham has been chosen as TeamMate of the Month for February.
Graham has been a mentor for Shelby, a seventh grader, for three years. They enjoy doing crafts, playing games and chatting.
Graham said she became a mentor to stay connected with youths.
None of her grandchildren live in the area, so being a mentor is a way to have a relationship with a young person, she said.
Graham has enjoyed getting to know her mentee and watching her grow.
Graham is retired and is married to Jim. The couple have four grown children and eight grandchildren.
She loves drawing, reading and gardening.