Around 2nd-grade teacher Pat Meloni’s classroom table, every boy is encouraged to develop self-confidence and a love of learning.
of what Gilsenan calls “the confi-
Without question, that impact can be seen in alumni who strive
Read All About It!
“We, as parents, teachers, advi-
to find and cultivate their own
“The Secret of Effective
sors, and coaches, must put them
professional “sweet spots,” who
Motivation,” published July 6 in
in a position to feel comfortable
demonstrate courage as they seek
the Sunday Review section of
job is to find that and to encourage
and confident about themselves,
to nail down careers that connect
The New York Times, argues that
him to make it shine.”
their abilities, and the importance
to their own passions.
internal motives — focusing on
Since 1976, she has dedi-
dence factor” is essential.
of following an area of interest
Simmons, the banker-turned-
the meaning and impact of one’s
cated herself to observing and
that excites them.” For Meloni, the
teacher, may have summed it up
work, for example — are most
responding to the special qual-
charge is simple and direct.
best. Attending Brunswick, he said,
conducive to lifelong success.
was an “unbelievable opportunity,”
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ities that distinguish 2nd-grade
“From the start, every one of
boys from all others. The count
my boys must know he is loved
and one that continues to influence
of students she has taught now
and cared about,” she says. “That’s
his life every day.
numbers just shy of 600.
essential. I tell them, ‘Every day,
“And they’re all different,” she insists. “Every boy is different and special in some way. Every day,
“I honestly can still hear the
you have to be as special as you
voices of (wrestling coach) Tim
can be.’”
Ostrye or my advisor, Tom Philip,”
Brunswick’s encouragement of
he said. “They inspire me to give that
I have a chance to discover what
and concentration on character
that is.”
has an unquestionable impact on
back, to offer some of that amazing
students’ performance not only
education to others,” he said.
Not surprisingly, what’s “absolutely special” about every boy is
in School, but also in college and
rooted in his character; cultivation
beyond.
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