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***image1***The mentoring program at Kaiserslautern American High School is headed by teacher, Marcy Bond. Mrs. Bond believes learning extends outside the classroom and has worked diligently with students and mentors to establish a program to achieve this goal.
Principal Jennifer Beckwith and Mrs. Bond, recently met with mentors at KAHS, who are interested in volunteering their time. When asked why mentoring was important, Master Sgt. Evan Baumhofer said: “Throughout my career I have noticed no matter what measure of success a person had attained, he or she benefited from mentorship. From enlisted to general to senior executive – all had sought out a mentor. I always had someone to go to for advice, now at this stage in my life, I think it is important to give back. I reap some measure of fulfillment knowing my experiences can help guide a young person towards their own success.”
Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Bench agrees.
***image2***“Being a mentor means a lot to me because if I had this type of support in high school I would have had a much easier time in some of my classes,” sge said. “It also helps me out because I learn something new from the students every year.”
Mentoring basics
When does mentoring take place?
The mentoring takes place when the mentor and the student can arrange a time. It would be during the student’s seminar class or after school.
Mentoring takes placee in the Information Center or at tables in a designated classroom. Mentoring sessions must be held in a public place.
What does the mentoring session involve?
Mentors and students will spend some time working on the student’s schoolwork either in math, English and other subjects.
***image3***How does mentoring work?
Adult volunteers are screened and matched with students. Both are matched according to academic interests and special academic strengths. Adult volunteers are military and civilian representatives from the KMC.
How can mentoring help a student?
It can improve overall academic achievement. Mentoring can also help students to improve communication and social skills, and provide gudiance for decision-making or problem solving.
How can mentoring help a mentor?
It will provide experience working with students. KAHS keeps track of volunteer hours and awards a certificate that reflects the number of hours at the end of the commitment.
