Being an Advocate Through Relationships

Thanks to all the students who take the time to listen and apply.

Here are a few take-aways to think about:

(Hopefully they can help lay the foundation for relationships)

-It’s a two way street, but I am asking you to take the 1st step, make the 1st move.

-Strive to build mutual respect.

-Patience builds relationships, lack of destroys them.

-How would my behavior appear if I saw it through a teacher’s eyes?

-Act on your thoughts/insights. Ex: If you pick up that a teacher is having a bad day, let them know you understand.

-If needed, apologize: A quick simple “my bad” goes a long way

-Seek commonality, find ways to connect with your teachers

-Contribute: offer something before asking for something

-Follow up on gained insight through conversations.