GO is committed to supporting a community of young learners as they become citizens of the world.

The majority of GO tutors are retired educators with 25 years or more of teaching experience. GO tutors are experienced and dedicated, retired from full-time classroom work, but not yet finished with the job of teaching. GO tutors also tutor privately in the community, and we offer that same quality of care and professional instruction to families who can’t afford such services.

GO tutors help elementary students build skills in core subjects such as reading, writing, and math. And in middle school, the focus shifts toward building executive functioning skills, helping students meet deadlines, organize projects, and manage their time effectively.

Tutors and students begin a journey together in second grade that spans almost a decade—this continuity of service, along with the trust, insight, and compassion established between tutor and student makes GO unique, and through focused support, mentorship, and care, students learn self-advocacy and gain a love of learning to last a lifetime.

“What I think students need most is calm time talking with good role models. That’s what my son got most out of tutoring. Regular time with an adult who wasn’t rushed, and talked him through his problems.”
—Parent of 4th-grade GO student

For information about how you can help support GO students or volunteer your time as a member of our Board of Directors, contact Golden Opportunity’s Leadership Team—

Executive Director: Marne Honigbaum director@gotutors.org 607-342-0980

Board of Directors:
Jodi Lee Denman, Board Chair Susan Barnett, Treasurer Carole Dennis, Secretary Marty Kaminsky, Education Advisor
Laura Call Andolina
Alyssa Cooper Stacy Nembhard
Robin Rosoff Sarah Wessels

Program Evaluation Team—CBPE Group

GO Photographer—Jo Marcia Todd