It was an exciting morning for MES and our students. In this week of Thanksgiving, we count our blessings to have 63 male role models come to support our students. This is the 2nd year Coach Jones has organized this event and we doubled our men in attendance. Male role models were invited to bring their children, take them to breakfast, walk them to class, and then attend a short informational session with Coach Jones.
Coach Jones shared the following message: "Male mentors are, first and foremost, able to give young guys admirable role models. A Search Institute study found that youth with mentors are 55% more likely to attend college, 46% less likely to use drugs, and 27% less likely to start drinking alcohol. Mentoring can support young people through difficult life transitions, such as adjusting to unpleasant changes at home or making the move from childhood to adulthood. Success depends on mentor-mentee relationships that are close, supportive, and healthy over an extended period of time—more than a year. This is a huge emotional factor.
A mentee can discover new avenues for development through mentoring by receiving advice and assistance in areas including skill enhancement, professional progression, and personal development. In addition to offering comments and guidance on the mentee's performance, a mentor can impart their knowledge, experience, and insights.
Relationships are more than just casual friendships. It is the development of a close and significant relationship between mentee and mentor. Genuine interest, respect for one another, and similar experiences all contribute to the development of this bond. The vital component of mentoring is communication. Effective guidance is made possible by frank and open communication. In order to build trust, mentors impart their knowledge, wisdom, and even past errors. The mentorship journey moves forward because of collaboration. The mentee and mentor collaborate cooperatively, pooling their ideas and strengths to help the mentee reach their objectives.
In summary, mentoring supports youth in achieving academic success, developing social and acquiring employable skills, and developing lifetime interpersonal abilities. By establishing a productive mentor-mentee connection, emotionally intelligent mentors who are aware of themselves, have excellent behavioral control and are willing to push themselves to accomplish goals can comprehend, inspire, and assist mentees in reaching their objectives. An academic mentor is a successful student who serves as a positive role model for their mentee by offering guidance on academic matters, providing access to resources, and showing concern for their academic progress."
Thank you to everyone who came out. The small things make a big impact! We love to have volunteers in our building. Please reach out to us for more information on how you can volunteer.
Coach Kevin Jones Social Emotional Academic Interventionist MCSD 864-443-2292 ext. 2043
