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10 Reasons Why I Love Being a Mentor
I started teaching in 2012, and I have taught at different levels and institutions. But being a teacher who is a Quest Forward mentor has been one of the better parts of my career so far. And here are my reasons why I love being a... Read More
Get to Know: Ryan Luther, Mentor
First-year Math Mentor Ryan Luther engages students at Quest Forward Academy in Omaha. He brings many years of experience to the classroom, likes to share how math applies to the real world, and also has a handy supply of power... Read More
Get to Know: Emanuel Mrema, Mentor
Emanuel Mrema is a Social Sciences Mentor at Natiro Secondary School in Tanzania. In this profile, he speaks on his experiences as a mentor in Tanzania, including why he became an educator, what he would design a quest on, and his #1... Read More
Engagement: A Proactive Approach
When a student is fully engaged, both success and failure hold similar value and they apply their coursework to real-world situations. This ideal level of an engaged classroom originates from mentors, who are the facilitators of... Read More
The Process of Making Progress: Quest Forward Learning Takes Hold in Tanzania
Tanzania needs young people with the skills to create new opportunities for themselves and others; to develop their communities and our country; and to lift the health, well-being, and standard of living of our country’s citizens.... Read More
Get to Know: Eva Minde, Mentor
Eva Minde is a Chemistry and Biology Mentor at Marangu Hills School who speaks on her experience integrating Quest Forward Learning into her classroom. ... Read More
The Un-Schooling of Mentor Jordan Bulger
As a first-year mentor, Jordan sees little distinction between his role and that of his students. A lifelong learner with numerous graduate degrees, he celebrates the mentor-student collaboration.... Read More
Walking the Talk: Mentoring the Essential Habits
At Quest Forward Academies, mentors help students foster a growth mindset through the continual monitoring of habits in the classroom, the use of habit language in mentor-student interactions, and in the meaningful assessment that... Read More