Our Mission

Study Buddies Connect (SBC) is a free and innovative virtual tutoring service for under-resourced school-age children. Launched and developed by Peggy Schleiff and Gail Geronemus, SBC provides one-on-one academic support for students by pairing them with volunteer tutors who typically meet 30-60 minutes once or twice a week. Together, they work on reading books, working on homework, and, for older student, practicing executive functioning skills.

Peggy Schleiff and Gail Geronemus

Our Programs

Individualized Tutoring

“One-on-one tutoring design to help students with their literacy and math skills, as well as provide mentorship. Each buddy pairs meets one or two times a week.”

Math Pods

“A learning group of 3-5 students that will be led by one tutor and will practice fundamentals of mathematics twice a week.”

Phase II 

“Our highest achievers now move into a year long Phase II program that will focus on executive functioning skills like time management, effective communication, and self-advocacy. This prepares them for future success in school and life before they graduate from the program at the end of the year.”

Get Involved

  • High School Volunteer

    Apply to volunteer with SBC as a tutor or for community service using this form.

    HS Application

  • Adult Volunteer

    If you are 18 or older and interested in being a volunteer tutor with SBC, please fill out this form.

    Adult Application

  • Summer Volunteering

    Apply for in-person summer volunteering (July-September) with SBC by filling out this form.

    Summer Volunteer

  • Become a Donor

    Make a donation to support SBC programming, student tech, and access to educational resources.

    Donation Options