Its so important for students to understand what their strengths are, and which areas they need to further develop. I love introducing them to various personal assessments (such as True Colours) to help them understand more about themselves and the people around them.

School events are a great way for students to get to know each other. I try to provide opportunities in the classroom for students to bond with each other, but it would be nice if there were more opportunites outside of the classroom. Aleesa

I really like the idea of having a formal mentoring program. Is this an option for our Concorde students?

I think these are a great way to find out whether or not the student has a strong understanding of the program they are interested in attending. Sometimes students are not aware of what they're getting themselves into, and by the time they find out it's too late. Aleesa

I think its important for students to understand what causes them stress and why. They also need to be aware of how they deal with stress in order to understand whether their coping methods are helpful or if they worsen the situation. As instructors, the more information on this topic we can provide, the better able they will be at understanding and handling their reactions to stress.

I have not had the opportunity to attend orientation, but at the start of a course, I like to spend some time getting to know the students. We do short Ice Breakers so that they can introduce themselves, and at the end I share a little about myself so that they can get to know who I am as a professional and as a person.