Foundation series

Determination and Honesty As little kids we often grow up with the crazy idea that we are going to be a famous celebrity or something like that. We won’t let anything or anyone deter us from our goal, we are unwaveringly set to be that and will stop at nothing until we grasp that objective. But with time, and with the many other challenges and setbacks that life brings we stop striving for those goals that we ourselves set so many years ago. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally

Sayed’s Journey: Overcoming the Past and Looking Forward to the Future Everyone in their lives has in one point or another, went through some sort of hardship. The real question is, how did the person overcome this? And how did this hardship allow them to contribute back to the people? Sayed Khan is an individual who can portray both going through times of hardship and figuring out a way to overcome it. He says that overcoming it cannot be done effectively without the support and help from others

I have been a mentee throughout various phases of my career as well as in school. I have had great mentors who have been very open and honest about strengths and weaknesses and who have tried to guide me over the years. It has been a tremendous benefit and something I probably took for granted until I was asked to participate in a formal mentorship program at work. The mentorship committee spent a lot of time developing documentation and discussing goals and expectations for both sides which I

Jonmarc Rasberry Dr. Rodriguez First Year Seminar 11-16-15 The road to success is never an easy path to take. However, adventuring down that road makes the journey worth all the obstacles that come your way. Everyone has had obstacles come their way and each individual 's mentality is how they will react to certain situations. Some individuals choose to fight and work hard for a better outcome of their life. However, others let life overwhelm them and let life get the best of them. Most individuals

Mathematics as ‘an activity’; Mathematicians do not access pre-existing knowledge but construct knowledge (Brown 2008, 121). Brouwer saw logic as an unreliable basis for mathematics and therefore Brouwer’s intuitionism sees mathematics as having its foundations with ‘Ur-Intuition, a basic intuition of the natural numbers’ (Struik 1987, 202, Palmgren 2009). Its fundamental and defining characteristic is its analysis of what it means for a statement to be true. In Brouwer’s original intuitionism he demands

Man's inhumanity to man is a phrase that was first written down by the poet Robert Burns in his poem titled Man was made to mourn: A Dirge in 1784. "Many and sharp the num'rous ills Inwoven with our frame! More pointed still we make ourselves Regret, remorse, and shame! And man, whose heav'n-erected face The smiles of love adorn, - Man's inhumanity to man Makes countless thousands mourn!" This phrase has been displayed throughout history including in the times in which the

outside layer portrays. Dove, an African American woman born in 1952, has not only viewed the racism of the United States society, but she has also seen how gender can or cannot play a role in the advancement of a person’s life (Rita Dove: The Poetry Foundation). The poem “Daystar” not only takes an outside perspective on the everyday life of a woman, but it closely relates to Dove’s family history. Dove uses the experiences of her life as a woman, and the knowledge gained from living in countries

The Impact of Mentoring on Counselors There are many different facets to counseling training programs. One of the most interesting parts of this program is mentoring. This overview of mentorship will incorporate what mentorship is, the function of the relationship during mentorship, and different roles of mentee and mentors. Additionally to that, this overview will examine how mentorship is handle in counseling programs, and when proper mentorship is given to mentee, it can lead further future

New Teacher Orientation & Mentoring What practices are currently in place? At the MCIU, Dr. Donna Gaffney, Director of Professional Learning is charged with designing and implementing a teacher induction program for all staff including both teaching and non-teaching professionals. During an employee 's first year of service, he or she must attend five orientation meetings, three of which are with the whole organization and two of which are department specific. This allows trainings to target the

RAYBEN Mentoring Blueprint Introduction The RAYBEN Mentoring Program at Huntsville, AL is a tailored program that extends the ability to inspire career development and facilitate academic growth. The key objective is to enrich both the mentor and mentee through the exchange of personal experiences, wisdom, guidance, and understanding. The immediate expansion of knowledge, skill sets, networking opportunities, and personal growth are key components to be obtained by mentees. The achievement