Motivational Mentorship Andrea Riles
Purpose Here at OPRFHS, many of our students face social, emotional, and academic obstacles daily, struggling with ways to cope. Through Motivational Mentorship and restorative justice practices, our goal is to empower students to navigate their way through these social, emotional, and academic obstacles in a positive, productive and strategic way , while providing safe spaces for ALL students, therefore creating affinity spaces particularly for our students of color .
The Details... Who: Open to ALL students Led by Ms. Riles & Ms. Cay When: Every Friday, ALL Lunch periods Where: Student Activities Center **Lunch & Conversation takes place between students and mentors. Other meeting times/drop-ins/one-one-one sessions: Anytime before/ after school, during Study Hall, and lunch.
Topics... School/Grades Pettiness/Throwing Shade Mass Incarceration Family Matters/Problems School Unfair treatment at OPRFHS Stress Embrace your Race - Pride College/Future Plans - Post/Secondary Education Health/Sickness Self- Esteem/Respect Violence/Gun Violence in Community Religion/Spirituality Problem Solving Racism/ Race Relations Bullying How and When to say “No” Working Opportunities/Jobs Social Media Pop Culture Hair Discrimination Stereotypes Humility “Whiteness” Insecurities Accountability Sexism/Homophobia Domestic Abuse Leadership Sex/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Politics Identity Substance Abuse “Healthy” Relationships Guidance
Motivational Mentorship Session Session 4 10/22/2016: The Danger of Silence ● Sign-In/Lunch (5 mins) ● FAM Time: (20 mins) *Remind students to limit ● Welcome/New Faces (2-3 mins) their responses to 30 seconds. ● 9 Agreements ○ What are your initial thoughts? ● Last Week/ Weekend Recap (5-10 mins) *Remind students to limit their responses ○ How does this relate to our last discussion? to 30 seconds. ○ Has there ever been a time in your life ○ Anything you want to share about last week or your weekend? (3-4 when you wanted to speak up/should have students) spoken up, but didn’t? Why didn’t you? ○ What did you take away from the last session? ○ When, if ever, is silence a good thing? ○ Were you comfortable having that conversation? Why or why not? ● Challenge: See something, say something. ● Video 1: https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_the_danger_of_silence (5 mins) ● Announcements & Quote (2-3 mins)
Motivational Mentorship Agreements & MM Quote Treat everyone with dignity Offer support to those who need it the most Use language that does not offend others Our Mantra “I was put on this Earth to achieve my greatest Understand the liberation of learning self, to live out my purpose, and to do it fearlessly.” - Steve Maraboli Listen to and honor multiple perspectives Participate positively in motivational mentorship activities Honor the space Honor agreements of confidentiality Speak words to empower
Other Programming... Speaker Series Conferences Community Service/ Volunteerism College & Career Workshops Family Fun/ Field Trips Family Night Huskie Scholar Academy
Student Voices... “Motivational mentorship has created a safe space for students to speak freely about their views on a variety of topics around people they are comfortable with. It provides students with a sense of authority in the school through our mentors Ms. Cay and Ms. Riles. If we voice a problem regardless of it’s type, they will make their best attempt to fix it. Students are able to speak about not only what is affecting them personally but also what may be bothering them in an academic setting. The mentors and peers work together to fix any of these issues. Other than aiding in adjusting any problems and having group discussions, motivational mentorship is also an academic resource. It is a space in which I often go to work on any unfinished homework because of the comfortable surrounding. Due to the friendly environment it has created, I find it much easier to complete tasks and ask questions around people I have become accustomed to and am comfortable with.” AG, Senior “Motivational Mentorship is an inspiring club for all. I have always felt comfortable and accepted in this club. It provides me with a safe and nonjudgmental place for me to speak and give my thoughts on issues close to myself. Motivational Mentorship also provided me with a place for me to go for advice for any problems I had. I attend this club to learn and become a better person as a whole. CG, Junior “I first attended MM for the free food, but I recently started going for the kind people and conversations.” PM, Junior “I feel comfortable in this space because Ms. Riles and Ms. Cay are very approachable and easy to talk to. Also, the environment in the office is very relaxing and also I see many people that look like me and that makes me comfortable.” IF, Senior “I come into this space because it’s a very calming space for people of color. I can be with people with goals similar to mine.” Z, Junior “I come into this space because I feel very comfortable to talk about any topic. Also, I can be with people of color that have goals that are similar to mine.” KL, Junior
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