MHRD Alumni Mentorship Program
About the Program
The Alumni Mentorship Program provides an opportunity for interested alumni (and other adult community members) to interact with students whose coursework is relevant to their work and life experiences.
This program provides students with the ability to gain professional insight from their Guest Speaker's unique experiences, as well as allowing the Speaker to help enrich the classroom environment.
If you are interested in becoming a Guest Speaker or an interested teacher who would like to take advantage of the opportunities provided by this program, please check out the Get Involved page.
For more information and specific details, feel free to continue below. Please visit the FAQ page for more answers to common questions.
Program Benefits
How will Guest Speakers benefit from participating in AMP?
Participating in AMP will allow Speakers to positively impact students by assisting them with their academic journey and future endeavors. From this opportunity, alumni will be able to:
Make a difference by impacting a class full of students and imparting wisdom from your real-world experiences
Obtain community service hours for college or corporate needs
Inspire students with similar interests
Expand your network by connecting with students and other alumni from a variety of backgrounds
How will Students and Teachers benefit from participating in AMP?
Students who participate will be given the opportunity to benefit from guidance and practical insight into both their high school and professional careers, all from the setting of their classrooms. They will also be able to start practicing professional etiquette and skills that are necessary for professional settings.
Teachers will be helping their students by giving them access to Speakers who can reinforce the lessons they learn in the classroom by supplementing with real-life examples from their professional lives.
Who's Involved?
Who can be a Guest Speaker?
Any graduate from Morris Hills or Morris Knolls High School (and other adult community members) can apply to be a Guest Speaker. To participate, fill out the Google Form on this website to indicate your interest and provide details relating to your academic and professional experiences.
We will contact you as needed to connect you with our faculty members who will coordinate the content and logistics of your visit / presentation for our students.
