Return-Path: <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i1TIaXI29611; Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:36:33 -0500 (EST) Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:36:33 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <s041ce15.048@nmail.epcc.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Linda Brown" <lindab@epcc.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-aalpd@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:1145] Re: Mentoring X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: Novell GroupWise Internet Agent 6.0.3 Status: O Content-Length: 2171 Lines: 34 Barbara, I just read your email and I want to respond to your question in quotes below. "But what happens when the old guard finally hangs it up? Most of our "secrets to success" go with us." I am coordinating an event at EPCC on April 5 that is designed to provide veteran faculty an opportunity to share their wealth of expertise with less experienced faculty. I agree, with the great number of retiring faculty, we need to find ways to draw from that expertise. I have limited teaching experience and I am anxious to learn from those who are much wiser. Peace...Linda >>> btondre@earthlink.net 02/28/04 06:49AM >>> This concept of mentoring as it applies to PD is one that I think has only been given marginal attention. But consider the opportunities we're missing! I can use myself as a perfect example: almost as old as dirt, an educator for many more years than I usually care to admit, and now, finally valued for my longevity! I am just one of many who has found ways to use my gifts and talents to train and mentor others. In fact, there are days when I'm fairly certain I'm just reaching my prime! But what happens when the old guard finally hangs it up? Most of our "secrets to success" go with us. That's not to suggest that there aren't great PD specialists waiting to take our places, but why not explore ways to capture some of this expertise? Now here's a project looking for a grant! Many of us have been fortunate enough to have been trained to train, teach, facilitate, trouble shoot, mentor, nurture, etc. Many others have not, and it shows. Once, in another life, I went through training to present for a publisher; I wasn't asked to hawk the publisher's products but to join a team with whom the company contracted to deliver professional development to customers or at national conferences. The manual is here, and I still refer to it occasionally. It addresses some of the simplest aspects of training - things most of us take for granted. But all you have to do is sit through a really awful presentation or training session to realize that these things can't be taken for granted! So where do we start? Barbara Tondre
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