"MJ is an impressive teacher and genuinely cares about her students." - Mindy Robison, Teacher Specialist, Evidence-Based Learning Department, Letter, 2013
"Thank you for all of your support. It really means the world to me and my family." - Student, High School Advisory, 2018, Student Comments, 2008-2018
"Thank you for believing in me. Even though you’re not my primary coach, I couldn’t have done it without you." High School Varsity Swim team, 2012, Student Comments, 2008-2018
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Examples of topics I cover in student advising, along with Resources for topics outside of my scope:
2016, Head Coach
1992, Camp Volunteer
2011, Assistant Coach
2016, Head Coach
2011, Head Coach, founder
2012, Head Coach, founder
2013, Head Coach, founder
2008-2011, Graduate Student Advisor
"Thank you for believing in us."
"Thank you for having fun with us"
"Your support is unmatched in my coaches."
"Thank you for diving so deep with us and turning us into an amazing team."
High School Girls Ultimate Frisbee, 2016, Student Comments, 2008-2018
"Thank you for getting me out of my comfort zone - my couch! - and taking me mountain biking!" Middle School Mountain Bike team, 2014, Student Comments, 2008-2018
I develop content to build community and individual wellness.
Example lesson: Adult Behavior in the Classroom (the ABC's)
Example quiz: Communication Pop Quiz
Example curriculum: Crew Syllabus
Example lesson: Tolerance
2018, Venture Academy
I support students in their celebrations and struggles with non-traditional gender and sexual preferences.
I promote tolerance of all people, regardless of their life choices, encouraging professional collaboration.
2012, Response to LGBTQ slur commended by students, in Diversity Statement
2022, Letter
2021-2022, Conscientious and Inclusive ally
I encourage individual wellness at a programming level in terms of maintaining compassionate relationships with students, staff, and colleagues
2013, Sports Bulimia Talk:
Updated Food Pyramid: myplate.gov
Recovery versus Fuel
Fuel versus Nutrition
2017, Appointed Staff Wellness Director
Created activities, social networks, and challenges
2022, coordinated Occupational Therapy visits
Facilitated all graduating seniors to complete the 10 Destination Honors
Adventure
Enthusiasm
Excellence
Family
Individuality
Integrity
Leadership
Patriotism
Respect
Service