Timeline And Resource Guide For Mentors

JUNE/JULY CHECKLIST AND RESOURCES For teachers, summer is definitely a time to relax and recharge. Even though there are always things to do to prepare for the next year, be sure to stop, relax and take time for yourself in June and July. Purposefully plan time away from any thoughts of teaching or yearbook. It will always be there right where you left it. Don’t let one year blend into the next without a break. If you can’t completely slow down, here are some possibilities for things to do. Never stop searching for new design and coverage inspiration. Wherever you are, keep gathering inspiration to help drive your theme, coverage and design. You will need it from the start and throughout the year to take your work to the next level. Touch base with your leadership team. You may want to plan a brief meeting with your leadership team in June. Give them tasks to keep them focused on the job that lies ahead. If your school allows it, send a computer or laptop home with them to practice their InDesign, Photoshop or Yearbook 360 – Online Design skills. Give your leadership team some time off. With that said, be sure to encourage your leadership team to get away from it all for a while. They need to start fresh and relaxed, too. I’m seeing more and more staffs and advisers who seem to be busy with yearbook every minute of the summer. Remember, you want them to do their very best work during the school year. Avoid burning them out even before the year starts. Make attending a yearbook workshop and Adviser Academy a priority. One of the best ways to get your year off to a great start is to attend a summer yearbook workshop with your staff and Adviser Academy just for you. There are many workshops in your area and around the country from which you can choose from. Walsworth sales representatives have a workshop in their territory or close by that is easy for you to attend at a reasonable price. Staff members who attend will receive training in all aspects of the yearbook process – design, writing, photography, technology and staff organization and leadership. My staff’s summer workshop experience each year was always a major part of our success. And I highly reccomend Adviser Academy to strengthen your skills as an adviser. You’ll connect with llike minded advisers, learn so much and prep yourself for the year.

“ The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

Steven Spielberg

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