VOICE Mentor Program

Jann Alexander and I had a great time staffing the VOICE table at Liberty High School's Incoming Freshman event last night. Lots of interested students and families!

VOICE and Skyline High School hosted a student panel comprised of three SHS student mentors and one VOICE site coordinator. The session was developed and moderated by Luke Froman, SHS senior and 4-year mentor.
The panel addressed 1) challenges that high school students face today, 2) what have they learned from mentoring younger students, 3) what trends/behaviors are they seeing in your mentees, and 4) how can adult mentors better understand and relate to the needs of younger students?
Main takeaways included 1) the importance of being open to learning new things and new perspectives from your mentee; 2) prioritizing a relationship that is grounded in quality , consistency and mutual respect; 3) the importance of having fun and doing different activities that engage the heart, body and mind, and 4) staying with your mentee even though things might get difficult at times.
Many thanks to Riya Chopade, Denise Darnell, Luke Froman, Maya Krishnan and Kunal Srivastava for sharing their wisdom!

VOICE is hiring! For more information, go to this link:

issaquahjobs.myschooldata.net

Please come and learn about mentoring from a high schooler perspective. We'd love to see you there!
If you'd like to attend, please send an Email to [email protected]. Thanks!

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Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on LinkedIn: #nationalmentoringmonth #waedu January is ! OSPI and Community for Youth talked to a group of students about mentoring and how it has impacted their lives. Young…

A special Insta post from our Superintendent!

January is National Mentoring month! This is a great time to reflect on your journey as a mentor (and maybe as a mentee, too). Perhaps reach out to those who have mentored you (formally or informally) and made a difference in your life.

Mentors give so generously of their time and spirit. We are grateful for you!

VOICE wishes our entire community of mentors, site coordinators, students and families a rejuvenating winter break. See you in the new year (January 2nd!)

VOICE had a wonderful gathering yesterday, appreciating our mentors and celebrating our 20th anniversary. Over 60 people joined us, including Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick; Susan Gierke, VOICE founder; Ron Thiele, past Superintendent; and Mary Nam, KOMO News anchor (and VOICE mentor)!
Some of our Site Coordinators, New mentors and mentors who were with VOICE since the very beginning attended and celebrated the enormous contributions they've made to the program, and especially their mentees, over the last couple of decades.
Deepest appreciation to everyone!

**Bring a Friend to Formula. Open to All!**
Stop by Formula Brewing to relax and chat with other mentors. Bring a friend who would like to learn more about mentoring.
(No host event, purchase your own food and beverages).
Thursday, November 9
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Formula Brewing
1875 NW Poplar Way, Ste. 3, Issaquah 98027

Formula Brewing - Issaquah's Brewery, Taproom and Beer Garden