By Ayden Hodge Rocky had Mickey Goldmill (Rocky: The Series), and Master Shifu had Master Oogway (Kung Fu Panda: The Series). Mentors, leaders, role models- whatever you call them, we all have them. There are many role models in the East High community. For over 20 years The Teaching & Learning institute has been molding students into leaders, and possibly future teachers. One way they achieve this is student mentorships. What are mentors? The dictionary says "an experienced and trusted advisor.” To Mrs. Delehanty of the TLI program (Teaching & learning institute), “reciprocity” means a relationship that is mutually beneficial to the mentee and the mentor. She states, “Older students serve as role models that give younger students someone to look up to. It also gives our older students leadership experience.” For the seniors in the program this is a streamlined experience, because every year students graduate and new ones come in. You never know who you might have an effect on. While the confusion from the pandemic has held the program back a little bit, and another struggle being the difference in bell schedule between upper and lower school, it's been hard to find opportunities for the program to get its practice. But in the near future TLI students have several opportunities. Some TLI students will go and assist at local elementary schools. Two scholars will help right here at East. While assisting, students will only gain more experience. Another opportunity is some TLI students will assist on the Washington DC trip for the 8th grade class of 2027. The trip is a chance for these students to learn skills such as managing, organizational and any improvisational skills. Consider joining the TLI program here at East High. For those on the track to college the course is designed to give you the most support. Teachers need a bachelors to teach and a masters to continue. This course can put you on the right trajectory.
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Laura Delehanty
1/31/2023 01:07:05 pm
It was a pleasure talking with you! Great article!
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