Our Mission
At Share the Light, we support students through focused, structured academic tutoring by matching them with tutors who have relevant experience in their subject areas, within a community-supported platform.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Clarity
We focus on subject-based tutoring with clear goals and expectations. Sessions are structured, academic, and focused on learning outcomes.
Safety
We maintain defined boundaries, clear guidelines, and platform-based communication. Student well-being and appropriate conduct are non-negotiable.
Respect
We create a learning environment that is appropriate, inclusive, and student-focused. All interactions remain professional and supportive of academic growth.
Responsibility
Tutors are trained, guided, and held to consistent standards. We actively monitor quality and address issues when expectations aren't met.
Our Story
How Share the Light came to be
Share the Light is a registered incorporation in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. What began as a small group of determined middle school students recognizing educational disparities within their local refugee community grew into a broader mission to help bridge educational gaps through community-driven support.
Over time, Share the Light expanded into seven states β Mississippi, Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Indiana β with dedicated ambassadors in each state helping coordinate free online tutoring sessions. Through this network, students received academic tutoring, ACT/SAT preparation, and guidance rooted in consistency and care, all delivered with flexible session formats.
In 2022, Share the Light was honored with the WLKY Bell Award, recognizing initiatives with significant impact on their local communities. This recognition, along with local news coverage, helped further expand the organization's reach and strengthen its mission of supporting students through accessible, structured academic support.
Our Founders
The dedicated individuals behind Share the Light
Mohamed Hossein
Co-Founder
Mohamed Hossein is a Co-Founder of Share the Light and an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. A Dearborn High School graduate and Valedictorian, he has long been committed to academic excellence and student leadership. Through his experiences as both a learner and mentor, Mohamed has seen how the right support can change a student's path. He helps guide Share the Light's vision and platform development with a focus on structure, accountability, and student success. Mohamed plans to pursue medical school, carrying forward his dedication to service, discipline, and community impact.
Qasim Haider
Co-Founder
Qasim Haider is a Co-Founder of Share the Light and a junior at the University of Louisville, where he is part of the university's Guaranteed Entrance into Medical School (GEMS) Program. Through this accelerated pathway, he is on track to begin medical school at the University of Louisville in Fall 2026. Qasim brings extensive leadership experience from serving as his high school's Class President and Valedictorian, as well as President of the University of Louisville's Pakistani Student Association. Through these roles, he has worked closely with students from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, developing the organizational and interpersonal skills needed to support mission-driven initiatives focused on education and community impact.