| By Barb Desjardins, Education Assistant (EA), Ross Road Elementary School
Ross Road Elementary engages in EA mentorship for EAs new to the school. Below, Barb reflects on why she mentors others. Photo: Barb Desjardins
The mentor program gives me a way to help people. This program has helped me be more self-aware of where my own passion lies. I like to welcome new people, and by explaining the simple things about our job, I can help them get started. I can help with demonstrating skills for supporting complex learners, and other skills of value to our students. I really like helping people to understand a day in the life of an EA. Number one, is coming in with a positive attitude every day, so that we feel good about coming to school. In reality, we all learn from each other, every day.
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