Future Leaders Institute Charter School

FLI Mentoring Program


"The mission of the 'Mentoring at FLI Program' is to provide positive adult interactions
for students in the FLI community. By matching our young people with caring,
dedicated mentors, we can build and nurture the self- confidence required of our future leaders."


Who WE are:

Future Leaders Institute (FLI) Charter School was developed from the vision of a small group of NYC public school teachers. FLI provides students an exceptional educational program with an innovative and academically rigorous curriculum, a mandatory extended school day and year, and a broad array of enrichment opportunities. FLI students have excelled, outperforming area students in reading and math test scores.

Our students understand the importance of being active learners and are required to make choices and decisions for their own education, which is a key component of personal development and real academic achievement.  This process ensures that students engage themselves fully, thereby becoming independent learners.  FLI therefore represents a unique blend of nurture and rigor that infuses the environment with limitless opportunities for growth.

Who YOU are:

  • You are an individual who is seeking to make a difference where it counts.
  • You understand the importance of one-to-one attention and are able to dedicate the time and effort involved in such a volunteer commitment.
  • You are aware that your participation will not only make a huge difference in your mentee’s life, but your life as well.
  • You are prepared to gain a new knowledge of youth and engage with our vibrant students, thereby growing as a person.
  • You will commit to working with your assigned mentee from September through June.

You are a FLI Mentor!


Please note that all applicants will be required to fill out a written application,
submit a résumé, provide character references, be checked against the national child abuse
registry and undergo a background check. Interested? Or know someone who is?
Click here for a PDF to hand out. Click here to complete the application.

Contact:  Brie Baierlein, at  bbaierlein [at] futureleadersinstitute.org


True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.
It is not the urge to surpass all at whatever cost,
but the urge to serve others at whatever cost." ~ Arthur Ashe