
When
each of us starts our professional academic life, we begin
with a dream and determination. Research states that a third
component can greatly increase success. That is someone who
believes in him or her and can help them shape the dream into
reality. David Levison in The Seasons of a Man's Life, states,
"Mentoring relationships are most complex and "developmentally
important" relationship in a person's life"
Mentoring
is a way to help students make the most efficient use of their
own resources. It is a way to bring out the best of students'
capabilities.
Mentoring
helps students set goals and then reach them. It is accomplishment
oriented and can focus on a variety of areas. Mentoring can
be short term or long term, one-on-one, or in a small group.
Through
mentoring someone takes a special interest in helping another
person succeed. Many of our students in Miami-Dade County
Public Schools need that caring person to help them succeed.
To
learn about the Teen Trendsetter Program click here.