SOHO SPOTLIGHT

Adaliz and Her Mentor Vicki

Written by: Brianna

Adaliz is one of the fifth graders in the SOHO program this year. In December, she was matched with her mentor, Vicki. Over the last few months, they have had such a blast together. You can tell they are developing a strong bond by watching how they work together during the art projects and how highly each one speaks of the other. I asked each of them a few questions and this is what they had to say:

Advice to future mentees/mentors!

Adaliz: I would tell 5th grade girls to join this program because they will make new friends, create amazing artwork, and get paired with an amazing mentor.

Vicki: I would tell anyone that is thinking about becoming a mentor that everybody has something to give and that mentoring doesn’t only change the mentee’s life but the mentor’s life as well. Adaliz: My mentor gives me ideas to be more creative. She lets me by myself and allows me to share things with her.

How has being a mentee/mentor impacted you life?

Adaliz: My mentor gives me ideas to be more creative. She lets me by myself and allows me to share things with her.

Vicki: Being a mentor has allowed me to be surrounded by new people and different age groups. It has changed my ways of thinking and broaden my world.

What have you learned from each other?

Adaliz: Vicki encourages me to by myself, speak up, to be more open and confident.

Vicki: Adaliz has taught me to be confident in myself and to have determination.