The YWAP Directors were back in Buffalo School #6 this afternoon. Mentor Force returned after being in Phoenix, AZ. for 2 weeks. We expanded our Mentoring program across the country. In the mean time, we were honored to have Pastor . Gelsey from the Homicide Education Prevention Project take our place here in the Buffalo Area.
We asked the students what they learned from Dr. Gelsy and their replies were enthusiastic and thoughtful. They talked about his story and what they learned. It help set up the stage for our class today. Many people will ask us about our Mentor Force Curriculum. Our standard class has subject matter that is stretchable into a curriculum we call "Power Moment Mentoring." That means our subject is determined by the current emotional moment of the students.
Today we focused on revenge and authority. We spoke about why people desire revenge and how to avoid a hardened heart after something horrible happens. The students then began to talk about racism and prejudice which led into a broader subject of authority. We were making some good progress which was being initiated by the students when our class time was up.
We left the students with an assignment: "What do you do when an authority figure like a Teacher mistreats you or you perceive that they have wronged you?" What are the steps you take when an authority is wrong?" I can't wait for next week!
If you would like to learn more about THEPP, you can find them at:
http://www.thehomicidededucationproject.com/
or on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homicide-Education-Prevention-Project-THEPP/407209419412702
Mentor Force is a collective group of Mentoring agencies who teach from a Common Core of Character Education. We become partners on a team with Teachers to help reinforce the study skills needed to attain a satisfactory education. By helping students learn how to address social and emotional needs, Mentor Force helps students raise grades, reduce suspensions and minimize behavioral problems. If you would like more information about Mentor Force, please contact us at ywapbuffalo @yahoo.com
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
Bob Kuebler
Founder/Mentor Force
We asked the students what they learned from Dr. Gelsy and their replies were enthusiastic and thoughtful. They talked about his story and what they learned. It help set up the stage for our class today. Many people will ask us about our Mentor Force Curriculum. Our standard class has subject matter that is stretchable into a curriculum we call "Power Moment Mentoring." That means our subject is determined by the current emotional moment of the students.
Today we focused on revenge and authority. We spoke about why people desire revenge and how to avoid a hardened heart after something horrible happens. The students then began to talk about racism and prejudice which led into a broader subject of authority. We were making some good progress which was being initiated by the students when our class time was up.
We left the students with an assignment: "What do you do when an authority figure like a Teacher mistreats you or you perceive that they have wronged you?" What are the steps you take when an authority is wrong?" I can't wait for next week!
If you would like to learn more about THEPP, you can find them at:
http://www.thehomicidededucationproject.com/
or on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Homicide-Education-Prevention-Project-THEPP/407209419412702
Mentor Force is a collective group of Mentoring agencies who teach from a Common Core of Character Education. We become partners on a team with Teachers to help reinforce the study skills needed to attain a satisfactory education. By helping students learn how to address social and emotional needs, Mentor Force helps students raise grades, reduce suspensions and minimize behavioral problems. If you would like more information about Mentor Force, please contact us at ywapbuffalo @yahoo.com
Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.
Bob Kuebler
Founder/Mentor Force
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