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By Mary O’Meara
Rappahannock News Writer
The Starfish Program introduced mentoring into our county approximately four years ago, but there is no question that it has been going on much longer than that. How many of you have memories of a person whose words you still remember, and whose presence in your life had a lasting influence?
Often these people are teachers, whose formal role is teaching, but who become role models for their students in a far more important way than just teaching them the rudiments of a subject.
Coaches, too, whose leadership imparts to their teams an unforgettable example of good sportsmanship, often leave a legacy of not only fine sports people, but also outstanding leaders in their community. I personally know of two teachers who went far beyond conveying subject matter to their students.
These students carry into their lives the competence and dedication these teachers have modeled, and the memory of their accomplishments under the guidance of these mentors. , When a teacher (or an individual of any calling) feels passionately about something, whether it be math or soccer, or the skill of conveying in writing what they mean, it is catching!
The excitement these individuals feel is passed on to everyone around them, including the few who choose to personally receive it by getting more involved in the work. But more than that, these “mentors” are given daily, a shot of their own enthusiasm, in watching the growth of their students under their guidance. And this is passed on to the community as the circle widens.
The word mentor has a very
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