Parent Mentor Network — Acton Academy Columbus
Acton Academy Columbus · Parent Community

Share Your Story.
Inspire a Learner.

You've built a career, survived adventures, and discovered things that light you up. Share your story and help a young person dare to dream bigger.

Share My Background ↓
Why It Matters

Learners grow when they meet real people doing real things

At Acton, we believe learners need more than textbooks. They need to meet adults who have taken real risks, built real things, and found work that means something to them.

Your background — whether you're a chef, a coder, a nurse, or a woodworker — is exactly what our learners need to see up close.

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Quest Collaboration Help design or contribute to a real-world project quest in your area of expertise.
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In-Person Visits Come share your story with learners in an informal, Socratic conversation.
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Shadow Days Give a learner a window into your world with a half-day job shadow experience.
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Email Q&A Answer thoughtful questions from curious learners on your own schedule.
"The mentor who changed my life wasn't a teacher — it was someone who showed me, without a single lecture, what was possible."
— Acton Academy Philosophy
Parent Profile

Tell us about you

This information helps us thoughtfully connect learners with mentors whose backgrounds and passions align with their curiosity and goals.

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About You

Basic information

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Professional Background

What's your career story?

Areas of Expertise (check all that apply)
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Hobbies & Passions

What lights you up outside of work?

🍽️ Food & Drink
🎨 Arts & Creativity
🎵 Music & Performance
⚽ Sports & Movement
🌿 Outdoors & Nature
🔧 Making & Building
📚 Mind & Learning
🌍 Travel, Culture & Community
✨ Other
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Mentorship

Would you be open to connecting with learners?

Are you willing to mentor? *
How would you prefer to connect?
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Learner Outreach

Can our learners contact you directly?

Sometimes a curious learner wants to reach out directly — to ask a question, request an informational interview, or learn more about your field. Are you open to that?

Are you okay with learners reaching out to you directly? *

📌 Your contact info is only shared with Acton staff and never posted publicly.

Thank you for investing in our learner community. Your background and passions are exactly what our learners need to see.

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You're all set!

We've captured your information. Thank you for being part of the Acton community — your background and passions are a gift to our learners. We'll be in touch about mentorship opportunities.

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