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Motivational Mentorship

Andrea Riles

Purpose

Here at OPRFHS, many of our students face social, emotional, and academic

• bstacles daily, struggling with ways to cope. Through Motivational Mentorship

and restorative justice practices, our goal is to empower students to navigate their way through these social, emotional, and academic obstacles in a positive, productive and strategic way, while providing safe spaces for ALL students, therefore creating affinity spaces particularly for our students of color.

The Details...

Who: Open to ALL students Led by Ms. Riles & Ms. Cay When: Every Friday, ALL Lunch periods Where: Student Activities Center **Lunch & Conversation takes place between students and mentors. Other meeting times/drop-ins/one-one-one sessions: Anytime before/ after school, during Study Hall, and lunch.

Topics...

Mass Incarceration Unfair treatment at OPRFHS College/Future Plans - Post/Secondary Education Violence/Gun Violence in Community Racism/ Race Relations Working Opportunities/Jobs Hair Discrimination “Whiteness” Sexism/Homophobia Sex/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Substance Abuse School/Grades Family Matters/Problems Stress Health/Sickness Religion/Spirituality Bullying Social Media Stereotypes Insecurities Domestic Abuse Politics “Healthy” Relationships Pettiness/Throwing Shade School Embrace your Race - Pride Self- Esteem/Respect Problem Solving How and When to say “No” Pop Culture Humility Accountability Leadership Identity Guidance

Motivational Mentorship Session

Session 4 10/22/2016: The Danger of Silence

• Sign-In/Lunch (5 mins)
• Welcome/New Faces (2-3 mins)
• 9 Agreements
• Last Week/ Weekend Recap (5-10 mins) *Remind students to limit their responses

to 30 seconds. ○ Anything you want to share about last week or your weekend? (3-4 students) ○ What did you take away from the last session? ○ Were you comfortable having that conversation? Why or why not?

• Video 1: https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_the_danger_of_silence (5 mins)
• FAM Time: (20 mins) *Remind students to limit

their responses to 30 seconds. ○ What are your initial thoughts? ○ How does this relate to our last discussion? ○ Has there ever been a time in your life when you wanted to speak up/should have spoken up, but didn’t? Why didn’t you? ○ When, if ever, is silence a good thing?

• Challenge: See something, say something.
• Announcements & Quote (2-3 mins)

Motivational Mentorship Agreements & MM Quote

Treat everyone with dignity Offer support to those who need it the most Use language that does not offend others Understand the liberation of learning Listen to and honor multiple perspectives Participate positively in motivational mentorship activities Honor the space Honor agreements of confidentiality Speak words to empower

Our Mantra “I was put on this Earth to achieve my greatest self, to live out my purpose, and to do it fearlessly.” -Steve Maraboli

Other Programming...

Speaker Series Conferences Community Service/ Volunteerism College & Career Workshops Family Fun/ Field Trips Family Night Huskie Scholar Academy

Student Voices...

“Motivational mentorship has created a safe space for students to speak freely about their views on a variety of topics around people they are comfortable with. It provides students with a sense of authority in the school through our mentors Ms. Cay and Ms. Riles. If we voice a problem regardless of it’s type, they will make their best attempt to fix it. Students are able to speak about not only what is affecting them personally but also what may be bothering them in an academic setting. The mentors and peers work together to fix any of these issues. Other than aiding in adjusting any problems and having group discussions, motivational mentorship is also an academic resource. It is a space in which I often go to work on any unfinished homework because of the comfortable surrounding. Due to the friendly environment it has created, I find it much easier to complete tasks and ask questions around people I have become accustomed to and am comfortable with.” AG, Senior “Motivational Mentorship is an inspiring club for all. I have always felt comfortable and accepted in this club. It provides me with a safe and nonjudgmental place for me to speak and give my thoughts on issues close to myself. Motivational Mentorship also provided me with a place for me to go for advice for any problems I had. I attend this club to learn and become a better person as a whole. CG, Junior “I first attended MM for the free food, but I recently started going for the kind people and conversations.” PM, Junior “I feel comfortable in this space because Ms. Riles and Ms. Cay are very approachable and easy to talk to. Also, the environment in the office is very relaxing and also I see many people that look like me and that makes me comfortable.” IF, Senior “I come into this space because it’s a very calming space for people of color. I can be with people with goals similar to mine.” Z, Junior “I come into this space because I feel very comfortable to talk about any topic. Also, I can be with people of color that have goals that are similar to mine.” KL, Junior

Motivational Mentorship