Future of Mentoring T1L1 Technology
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Our Future is Not Bleak: The Future of Mentoring

By Dr. Lori Maldonado I am thrilled to share the exciting future of mentoring! The mentoring landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by integrating technology and remote digital platforms. This transformation is invigorating and full of possibilities! Today’s generation forges relationships through digital means, a departure from the traditional in-person interactions

Positive energy for youth creating safety and hope
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Feeling Positive Energy

There is a lot of talk about positive energy nowadays. What does that mean? Young people talk about it often. But what do they mean? In a world surrounded by strife, we can be energy givers. But how? Well, the answer is more accessible than many of us think. Think

Unleashing Compassion – T1L1 Students Serving Communities Worldwide
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Unleashing Compassion

Public school students show us the way  Over 70 Hamilton Heights High School, Middle School, and Eastwood Middle School students Joined forces during their Teach One to Lead One (T1L1) service project to show us the way.  These inspiring young leaders teamed up with International Disaster Emergency Service (IDES) to

T1L1 mentorship impact in schools
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Just Getting Started

Written by Felisha Hunter  One of my favorite parts of my job is when I hear from teachers and administrators about the impact of Teach One to Lead One (T1L1) in their schools. Most of the time, feedback comes from teachers who have seen the program from beginning to end.

Teaching enthusiasm through mentorship with T1L1
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Seeing A new Perspective

“Enthusiasm” is one of 10 Universal Principles that Teach One to Lead One® (T1L1) mentors instill in their students. It is made up of 2 components: “Positive Thinking” and “Proper Perspective.” In today’s world, it is becoming more rare to find students who live with enthusiasm. Perhaps this is because

Ten Universal Principles taught by T1L1 mentors
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Purpose and Potential in Life: The Ten Universal Principles

UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES  A Universal Principle is a truth we live by that is true for anyone, anywhere, anytime.  Respect • Integrity • Self-Control • Compassion Courage • Teamwork • Excellence • Humility Enthusiasm • Honor    The foundation of the curriculum that is taught by T1L1 mentors are the ten

T1L1 students participating in the IDES service project
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Empowering Headers and Filling Plates

Sara Colter, YDP  Brian Doak, a dedicated T1L1 mentor, has guided and inspired our students. Brian has positively influenced many young lives with his active involvement at Hamilton Heights High School. During our recent IDES service project, Brian joined our T1L1 students in packing meals equivalent to feeding an entire

T1L1 student and teacher feedback on mentoring impact
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Hearing fromStudents and Teachers

  Teach One to Lead One mentors are changing the lives of students for the better. Our spring programs are wrapping up and we are hearing from students and teachers. Just what are they saying? Here is a sampling of their comments. “For a long time, I had a traumatic

T1L1 students donating books for Colorado fire relief
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T1l1 Students Reach to Children Impacted by Fires in Colorado

Teach One to Lead One impacts the lives of students, teaching them to be leaders and to do the right thing regardless of their situation. That was evidenced recently at Tarver Elementary School in Thornton, Colorado. Last November, a fire damaged three homes near the school.  One was completely destroyed.

T1L1 Atlanta Metro Impact on Students
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T1L1 Atlanta Metro makes Huge Impact on Students

This  past  year,  Emily  Fede, Program  Coordinator,  and Robert  Pledger,  Area  Manager, have done a great job of opening up new opportunities for students to get mentors in the Atlanta Metro area. For in-stance, they have coordinated four programs through North Cobb High School where T1L1 mentors meet with students

Humility Is When Someone Embarrasses You – T1L1 Mentorship
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Humility Is When Someone Embarrasses You

Many of us really enjoy using word such as “respect,” “honesty” and “teamwork” around kids, especially, when they are misbehaving. “You need to be more respectful” or “you better be honest with me” or “learn how to be a team-player” are all phrases that we commonly hear in most of

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