MENTOR MAGIC TIPS
Eileen says that sometimes it isn't easy to get a teen to talk, even though you know they have a lot to say. She suggests working on a puzzle, or doing one of the ice breaker sheets from the Mentor Toolbook, or playing a game. Conversation will start flowing when teens feel comfortable. You can start by telling your student how your week has gone and how you feel about it.
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR
MAGIC WAY
With over 260 mentors working with their "little" ones, we get many great ideas from them. Let us know about your favorite way to reach out to your student! Call 410-677-4586 with your tips.
SWEET SUCCESS STORIES
Darlene Cole-Culver, mentor, with Stephanie Mathias, student, holding Darlene's granddaughter, Laura Toner.
"I think it's really neat!", was the response from Stephanie Mathias, when she was asked about being matched with her mentor, Darlene Cole-Culver. "She's somebody you can talk to, who thinks of ways to help you," Stephanie said, with a big smile. Darlene is really dedicated and has followed Stephanie from Fruitland Intermediate to five different schools in the past two years. Now at Delmar Elementary, Stephanie credits Darlene with making the transition from school to school easier, and helping her to make new friends. Darlene says Stephanie has improved her attendance and grades, because she sees school as a positive place to be. "She is there when you need her!", exclaims Stephanie.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS!!!
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MENTORS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Students benefit from having Mentors. Research shows that their academic performance is improved, school attendance increases, and they have higher college enrollment rates. More students think about going to college. Students have better attitudes about school, and their self-esteem and self-confidence are enhanced. Behavior is improved, both in school and at home, with fewer disciplinary referrals and less violent and disruptive behavior. Students have better relationships with parents, teachers and peers and enhanced social, communication, relationship and decision-making skills. Career awareness and the ability to make vocational and educational choices are heightened. Students are less likely to drop out of school, initiate drug and alcohol use, or become a teen parent. In 1997, the Wicomico Mentoring Project showed that of their 205 matched students, 29% improved their grades, 29% improved their attendance, and 32% had fewer office referrals.(Student Mentoring, NWREL, 1998)
YOU ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS!
Tell your friends how it feels to be with a student for only one hour a week. Let them hear about your successes, and the activities you do with your student. Just be careful not to use names, or give confidential information. Your friends need to know that they can make a difference in a child's life too.
PSA AIRS!!!
"Mentoring---Opening the Eyes of the Future"
SSU's Mass Media In Society class, with Professor Neil Romano, kicked off a public relations campaign with a great video. SSU students filmed parts of the PSA at the Glen Avenue Team Meet this Fall. Watch for it on WBOC-TV, Comcast, and ACCESS 26, the public access channel. It's fantastic!
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