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He says he has learned as much from his students as they have from him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c5b1a63fb22a53d74e49026/5969b4db-1601-485f-a4ed-39a071b32dda/Mary+Lincer.jpg Staff - Mary Lincer Language Arts and Humanities Tutor Mary loves the fact that her students have the chance to work with an adult who wants to support their success without grading them. She also loves the opportunity to give one or two students her absolute undivided attention, to really listen, and to meet them where they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c5b1a63fb22a53d74e49026/a8b195f5-a604-42ec-bf83-55e5721877cd/Image+5-6-22+at+4.34+AM+%281%29.jpg Staff - Samantha Forsythe Mathematics Tutor Sam loves offering a positive, judgment-free zone for students where they feel seen, valued, and heard. 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Engage. Empower. RISE was formed to address the high drop-out rates of Washington, D.C. youth by providing educational services in math, in the humanities, and in taking the SAT. To do this, RISE strives to: raise the academic skills of the students it serves, increase each school's retention and graduation rates, make students stronger applicants to college and for college scholarships, and raise the academic self-esteem of the students it serves. Learn More https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c5b1a63fb22a53d74e49026/6d61c9e4-e874-4fea-9b43-c317917308a5/tempImagelWwyzw.jpg Home - Supporters + Partners + Board “Working for RISE-DC has been a gratifying experience. Giving the students an opportunity to improve their skills and gain confidence in themselves as learners and problem solvers has been just part of my experience. 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