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“Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life. I don’t care what you do for a living — if you do it well I’m sure there was someone cheering you on or showing the way. A mentor.” — Denzel Washington
We may not be Academy Award-winning actors like Denzel Washington, but most of us can relate to his words. Mentors are all around us—most often at work or at school — and they are usually defined by what they give to others. They use their knowledge and experiences to provide guidance to less experienced individuals. Sometimes a simple word of encouragement is the only form of support needed. A mentor can be anyone — a teacher, a community member, a peer — who helps us fine tune our skills and realize our potential.
Since January is National Mentoring Month, which was established to promote youth mentoring in the U.S., I want to highlight some of the amazing mentoring programs available to students in the Hudson City School District. We are proud to have a variety of mentorship opportunities throughout our schools that support student success and development.
Continue reading Superintendent Suttmeier's January 2018 column in the Register-Star >>
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