Tim Wojcik
New Member
Dear Professionals,
I am a school counselor in rural upstate NY. A large part of my time is spent trying to find ways to help at-risk students achieve better academic performance. I am in the initial planning phase of developing a program that would use Internet technology to connect some of my students with professionals/mentors in the "real world".
I'm currently working with a young man, 9th grade that has a career interest in aviation and flying private jets. My goal is to find him a mentor to participate in this new program. The modest and possibly life-changing commitment by a mentor would consist of five 20-minute videoconferences over a five-week period via Skype.
The mentor would currently have a career in the field of the student’s interest and would share their experience and path to that career including the challenges and how those challenges were met. The student would engage the mentor with questions they've prepared independently as well as spontaneous questions as they arise during a session.
You would need a broadband internet connection and a computer equipped with a camera and microphone. I have arranged parental permission for students to participate.
Research shows that a mentor can be the catalyst that directs a student in a positive direction. As little as a single encouraging word or expression of belief can make a world of difference for our students. If you are not the best point of contact please share this email with anyone in your organization that might fit the description above as a suitable mentor for my student. I believe every student is an individual and needs individual attention. Your help could make a world of difference.
Sincerely,
Tim Wojcik
NYS School Counselor
I am a school counselor in rural upstate NY. A large part of my time is spent trying to find ways to help at-risk students achieve better academic performance. I am in the initial planning phase of developing a program that would use Internet technology to connect some of my students with professionals/mentors in the "real world".
I'm currently working with a young man, 9th grade that has a career interest in aviation and flying private jets. My goal is to find him a mentor to participate in this new program. The modest and possibly life-changing commitment by a mentor would consist of five 20-minute videoconferences over a five-week period via Skype.
The mentor would currently have a career in the field of the student’s interest and would share their experience and path to that career including the challenges and how those challenges were met. The student would engage the mentor with questions they've prepared independently as well as spontaneous questions as they arise during a session.
You would need a broadband internet connection and a computer equipped with a camera and microphone. I have arranged parental permission for students to participate.
Research shows that a mentor can be the catalyst that directs a student in a positive direction. As little as a single encouraging word or expression of belief can make a world of difference for our students. If you are not the best point of contact please share this email with anyone in your organization that might fit the description above as a suitable mentor for my student. I believe every student is an individual and needs individual attention. Your help could make a world of difference.
Sincerely,
Tim Wojcik
NYS School Counselor
