Teacher and activist, Ankur Patel, says the most valuable lesson he learned during a campaign was to value his own time as well as other’s time proportionately. He gives the example that a young volunteer could come to assist and work for 5 hours. But for Ankur, that 5 hours for him could be spent […]
Excellent Tip For Prospective Mentors Excellent Tip For Prospective Mentors:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories speaks about his responsibilities within the interview process, and how important it is to consider the needs of a school before posting an opening for the position. Often times, candidates have great resumes but it is through interaction he learns […]
One Extremely Important Aspect to Consider to be a Successful Mentor One Extremely Important Aspect to Consider to be a Successful Mentor: Mentor and program director Michael Ivories shares the biggest challenge as a program director. We learn that in working in different schools, there will be different cultures. Michael stresses the importance of understanding the […]
How a Mentor’s Fatherless Childhood is an Inspiration to Others How a Mentor’s Fatherless Childhood is an Inspiration to Others: Mentor and program director Michael Ivories shares how similar stories between himself and the students inspire greatness amongst those he mentors. We can learn through Michael that although our role in offering assistance may seem small, […]
Why Bottling Your Emotions Can Lead to a Destructive Path Why Bottling Your Emotions Can Lead to a Destructive Path:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories speaks about the reoccurring thoughts of quitting in his profession. Michael strives to complete his projects to the extent of them running sufficiently, before he feels content with his decision […]
Why Being a Positive Male Figure is Essential as Program Director Why Being a Positive Male Figure is Essential as Program Director:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories speaks about the responsibilities of his position. Michael wears various hats as a mentor and program director, and tells us of the different kinds of programming he oversees. […]
How an Opportunity at Age 11 Influenced a Mentor to Pursue The Career How an Opportunity at Age 11 Influenced a Mentor to Pursue The Career:Mentor and program director Michael Ivories shares how he ended up in his career, when he initially didn’t go to school to work with children. Michael began coaching basketball at […]
Can Anarchy Teach Kids to Embrace Rules? Can Anarchy Teach Kids to Embrace Rules?: Mentor and program director Michael Ivories speaks about his best personal quality when it comes to working with kids. He believes the students appreciate his ability to be both firm and silly. Michael also shares that every kid wants rules, and tells […]
What Are The Challenges For a Low-Budget Activist or Candidate? Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares his experience in getting on a ballot for elections and running for school board. Getting on the ballot consists of many tasks, such as paperwork, and obtaining signatures from registered voters. Ankur explains his strategy in collecting these signatures […]
What Is The Difference Between Politics and Government? Teacher and Activist Ankur Patel shares his opinion on the difference between politics and government. We learn that not only is America one of the wealthiest countries, but how it came to be that way. Ankur expresses his dislike for politics, and his concern for others to […]