Project Overview

Project: Fall 2016 College and Career Exploration
Teacher: Joan Turek
School: Parkway High School
Location: 2010 Colleen Drive
Start Date: 08/31/2016
End Date: 12/23/2016

Participant totals:
Student Participants: 5
Mentor Participants: 2

Survey Totals:
Teacher Survey: 1
Student Surveys: 5
Mentor Surveys: 2

Mentor Project Survey Results

Please indicate the student skill areas that you feel you influenced through this project.
0 - Improved math comprehension and ability
0 - Improved science comprehension and ability
2 - Improved written communication skills
1 - Improved basic research skills
1 - Improved project management skills
2 - Improved collaboration skills


Please indicate if your mentoring support aided your student in the following areas.
2 - Better understanding of a professional work environment
2 - Improved awareness of post-secondary educational opportunities
2 - Increased desire to research and plan for post-secondary education
2 - Improved awareness of the value of a professional support network


The average quality of the messages received from students throughout the project.
4.00


Did your student share a final product (presentation, research report, plan, etc) with you for this project?
0 - N/A
0 - Yes
2 - No


Average level and quality of assistance received from the teacher throughout the project.
4.00


Average level and quality of assistance you received from Mentored Pathways staff throughout the project.
3.00


Things either the teacher or the Mentored Pathways Staff do to make a similar project more successful.
This project ran smoothly as always with Mrs. Turek. She always keeps me informed of what is going on in the classroom and with my student.


Feedback regarding the quality of the student's final project as well as suggestions for improvement.
His final project (poster) was of high quality and captured the work he had done throughout the project. He has strong research capabilities and is very eager to learn. One recommendation for him would be to always proof-read his work.


Overall experience in the program.
5.00


Would you consider mentoring new students in the future?
0 - No
2 - Yes


Why or why not.
Absolutely! I enjoy working with students and this is one way I can do that despite my busy schedule with my son & work.
I have strong desire to see the young generation be successful with their future.


The most rewarding aspect of participating.
Reading the final thank you note and learning what the student felt he or she learned from the project.


The most difficult aspect of participating.
Trying to find professionals to answer the student's interview questions.


First time you've been part of a formal mentoring program.
2 - No
0 - Yes