Be a Mentor. Be the Difference
The Lunch Buddy Program is a mentoring initiative implemented in middle schools in Catawba County School, Hickory Public Schools, and Newton-Conover City Schools since 2011.
Mentoring Program Coordinator
Tracey Paul
Tracey started working for the Council in 2019 after working for Catawba County Public Health for 30 years. She is a big fan of her alma mater UNC-Chapel Hill. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children!
A few other fun facts about Tracey are: Favorite Food- Ben & Jerry’s chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream! If she could travel anywhere she would go to the beach, any beach, anywhere! If she wasn’t working for the COA she would want to be a host on the Today Show with Hoda & Jenna! Tracey is excited about connecting Lunch Buddies with middle schoolers to be positive role models and build lasting relationships! For more information about the Lunch Buddy program email Tracey, tpaul@coacatawba.org or call the office, 828-322-4591!