I find it imperative to leave my community and industry better than I found it. We can develop a culture wherein people are empowered to develop themselves through art, theater and dance.
I mentor to do this as directly as possible: I help people find their personal best, and then we develop paths into work, practice, and results from there.
I mentor to do this as directly as possible: I help people find their personal best, and then we develop paths into work, practice, and results from there.
She loves trying all these new things with you!”
Diana P., Parent
My Mentoring Approach for College-Bound Students
Each student is my future peer. I act accordingly.
I begin the process twelve months out from application season, evaluating the work the student has done while developing a trusting rapport. I make sure to address the parents’ concerns as well–a future in art or design should become part of the family conversation!
COLLEGE SPREADSHEETS
I help the student as they research the schools they want to explore. We talk A LOT to help them hone in on the selection of schools they really want to pursue.
I help the student as they research the schools they want to explore. We talk A LOT to help them hone in on the selection of schools they really want to pursue.
ESSAY PREP
We go over the essays several times, working to develop an authentic voice for each writing.
We go over the essays several times, working to develop an authentic voice for each writing.
PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
I teach the students how to take photos of their work, and then we develop our critique and articulation of the portfolio.
I teach the students how to take photos of their work, and then we develop our critique and articulation of the portfolio.
I want the student to trust their choices. I model criteria development and then bring every discussion around to help my mentee speak with more and more confidence of their choices. It is imperative that each person learns to develop their own priorities.
Portfolio Enrichment
I have combined general college application prep with full-on art training–with the student pictured below, we explored several media and projects that would not be covered in school. The artist successfully entered RISD in Fall 2022.
I mentor adults pursuing advanced degrees and/or already practicing in their creative field. We meet and talk, we sift through the distractions and tugs of work and life to find their next right step.
