Hand Middle School Visit

After visiting Hand Middle School, I feel a little more confident about mentoring a student. The meetings seem like they will be more laid back than I had imagined. Before the visit, I pictured the meetings being in a classroom with the two of us sitting at desks staring at each other. I was relieved to hear that we have free roam of the campus. This should allow me to learn more about my mentee by varying the setting and let her personality shine through. I was also happy to fill out the interest form so that I can hopefully be paired with someone with similar interests. I hope I can get my 6th grader to be more involved and help with her transition from elementary to middle school.

I hope to gain a better understanding of diversity. The director explained to our group that Hand Middle School is made up of the "haves" and the "have nots." I was inspired when she went on to explain how the school works like a community. They put aside their differences and do whatever it takes to give every student an equal opportunity. I'm excited to witness this diversity with my own eyes.