about napa gurus
Connecting Aspiring Students
With Peer Mentors
To Live Their Passions.
Find a mentor that inspires you.
About Us
Our platform is designed to connect students with peer mentors who can help them discover and pursue their passions. By matching students with enthusiastic, supportive mentors, we create an environment where curiosity thrives and skill-building becomes both meaningful and enjoyable. Through resources and tools developed by our education team, students can tap into interests—often ones they never realized they had—and grow their abilities in practical, impactful ways. Whether their goal is academic achievement or personal fulfillment, the combination of passion, fun topics, and real-world skills paves the way for truly engaged and empowered learners.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound—to provide students with the guidance, resources, and support they need to succeed in their educational pursuits.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where education is not a distant dream but a tangible reality for everyone. We envision a future where every student, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the tools and opportunities they need to achieve their academic and career aspirations.
Why Choose
NAPA GURUS
Passion
Enthusiasm that jumps through the screen. Confidence about what you love and an ability to inspire your students.
Expertise
Demonstrated experience and boundless intellectual curiosity.
Inclusivity
An open mindset, with the ability to listen to different perspectives and accommodate every student.
Professionalism
Responsibility, reliability, and commitment.
What sets
NAPA GURUS apart?
Our unique methodology.
- 1:1 virtual sessions
- Personalized progress notes after each session
- Learning planner for goal setting and progress tracking
- Hand-picked mentor based on mutual interests and shared experiences
- Learning tasks outside of sessions to build upon + reinforce concepts
- Support with executive function and soft skills like networking, interviewing
- Psychological safety, understanding, and a positive role model
- Interest-based, project-based learning — AKA learning by doing something you’re passionate about
- Self-discovery, confidence, and a sense of direction/purpose AKA “North Star”
- A genuine love of learning + a growth mindset
How
It Works?
Take a quick survey or hop on a call, we love to hear you brag about your kid(s) or listen to your concerns. We’re also happy to chat directly with your student.
Do you need help going beyond their school’s curriculum? An accountability partner or subject-matter expert for a passion project? A math tutor?
