mentors
I feel fortunate to have had a different (unofficial) mentor for almost every "phase" of my life. Or, at least the ones that mattered.
the obvious first choice would be my mom--who I have looked to for most of my life.
In high school it was without question Ms. Zacher and later Carolyn, who I still go to. I might fight it now because I can't see what my life will look like in 5 years, but I definitely found a passion and love for art--for creating, researching, and sharing--in that classroom. I remember sitting and researching and drawing for hours and hours and it never got boring.
Kurt in a way was a mentor. Maybe my most important one. I wasn't too receptive at the time, but he tried to show me I was somebody worth loving and getting to know. He saved me that year.
Relatedly, Rabbi Debbi Hill. She helped me find comfort and re-connect when I just couldn't do it by myself. When I felt more alone than I ever thought was possible. One of the nicest women I've ever met, and I'm eternally grateful for her time.
Gwen Greene is perhaps my only 'official' mentor. Monetary, yes. But she took the time to be a part of my life. And she's definitely gotten me out of a few tough spots the past 2 years.
She's gutsy, straight-forward, and a no-bullshit charmer. I like that.
Jane Todd Ross in the administration department, while not a mentor per say, has also left an impression. I should have lunch with her soon.
Heather and Allen--I have so much respect for these two, it's insane. Heather is one of the most talented, encouraging, intelligent artists out there. She sees the good (and the skill and potential) in everything and everyone. Her outlook on life is something I aspire to have, even in the most minute amount.
Olivia. You know it's true!
You've got it, girl. That thing, that spark. I am so excited to see what you do.
And of course, my day-to-day mentors---> the amigos. I don't think I can get into this batch without writing a novel and a cheesefest, so perhaps I will leave it at that. If I could even begin to express my love and gratitute for these people, I would. But maybe later :)
the obvious first choice would be my mom--who I have looked to for most of my life.
In high school it was without question Ms. Zacher and later Carolyn, who I still go to. I might fight it now because I can't see what my life will look like in 5 years, but I definitely found a passion and love for art--for creating, researching, and sharing--in that classroom. I remember sitting and researching and drawing for hours and hours and it never got boring.
Kurt in a way was a mentor. Maybe my most important one. I wasn't too receptive at the time, but he tried to show me I was somebody worth loving and getting to know. He saved me that year.
Relatedly, Rabbi Debbi Hill. She helped me find comfort and re-connect when I just couldn't do it by myself. When I felt more alone than I ever thought was possible. One of the nicest women I've ever met, and I'm eternally grateful for her time.
Gwen Greene is perhaps my only 'official' mentor. Monetary, yes. But she took the time to be a part of my life. And she's definitely gotten me out of a few tough spots the past 2 years.
She's gutsy, straight-forward, and a no-bullshit charmer. I like that.
Jane Todd Ross in the administration department, while not a mentor per say, has also left an impression. I should have lunch with her soon.
Heather and Allen--I have so much respect for these two, it's insane. Heather is one of the most talented, encouraging, intelligent artists out there. She sees the good (and the skill and potential) in everything and everyone. Her outlook on life is something I aspire to have, even in the most minute amount.
Olivia. You know it's true!
You've got it, girl. That thing, that spark. I am so excited to see what you do.
And of course, my day-to-day mentors---> the amigos. I don't think I can get into this batch without writing a novel and a cheesefest, so perhaps I will leave it at that. If I could even begin to express my love and gratitute for these people, I would. But maybe later :)
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