From Selfies to Selflessness

Cary Knox has taught socially at-risk children in public schools for 30 years with great success in and out of the classroom. Knox is an award-winning coach who mentored hundreds of boys and girls along the way.

Preface: Rewriting a Child’s Story

Introduction: What Is the Link Up Internship?

Section 1: How Mentoring Creates Selflessness

1. Learning Selflessness in a Self-Absorbed World

2. Don’t Wait for Them; Go Find Them

3. Like, Comment, Share

4. Starting the Day Off Right

Section 2: Foundations of a Mentorship Program



Identifying Socially At-Risk Children
Laying Foundations Through Building Relationships
Building Momentum through Self Esteem
Link Up and Own It
Caregiver Involvement

Section 3: Working with Mentors



Free Human Capital
Preparing the Next Generation of Teachers
Identifying the Link Up Mentor
The Mentor’s Daily Tasks
Modeling Behavior

Section 4: As Your Program Grows



Listen, Love, and Learn
Now More than Ever

Author’s Note: My Life-Changing Link