Coach SMART Goals by ERICKA PORTER https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t Made with charm en-us 2021-01-11 15:59:49 UTC 2022-02-10 00:42:20 UTC hello@padlet.com EXAMPLE 1: I will connect with my Coach Coordinator by the end of January for resources on how to become more aware of my race-based biases and implement at least 2 practices recommended in the resources before the end of the semester. ericka_porter6 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1075932322 2021-01-11 19:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1075932322 EXAMPLE 2: By April 1, I will read, “How to be an Anti-Racist” and idenify an accountability/discussion partner to unpack what I read and how it impacts my mentoring relationship with my student. ericka_porter6 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1076402233 2021-01-11 22:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1076402233 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079297360 I will finish working through Me and White Supremacy by end of March]]> 2021-01-12 16:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079297360 I will read 2 scholarly articles that describe the impact race has on college admissions and identify and implement one strategy to overcome the barrier before my next mentoring session. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079298219 2021-01-12 16:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079298219 - https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079298877 I will coordinate a racial sensitivity training within my work team and relay the findings and messages to my mentees.]]> 2021-01-12 16:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079298877 I will use the resources to become aware of my race based biases and read Hood Feminism https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079299042 2021-01-12 16:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079299042 By the end of Feb - research race and art, by reaching out to local artists to understand the emotions and passion behind why they create their works of art. Specifically tattoos and what they mean and stand for, in order to better support my mentee. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079299108

]]> 2021-01-12 16:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079299108 I will read 2 resources on identifying subconscious bias in myself https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302616 2021-01-12 16:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302616 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302745 I will read 2 articles discussing racial bias against women of color, particularly in the science field.]]> 2021-01-12 16:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302745 I will use resources to determine what basis i may have and recognize them and address them https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302964 2021-01-12 16:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079302964 I will finish reading through White Fragility and continue to think about/work on anti-racism especially as it applies to being a mentor by April. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079303932 2021-01-12 16:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079303932 By the end of February, I will revisit a recent read, So You Want to Talk About Race to identify three actions I can take to examine my biases and change my behaviors to be a better ally. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079304058 2021-01-12 16:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079304058 I will ensure that I project a positive role model when I am interacting with my student https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079305930 2021-01-12 16:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079305930 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079308466 I will work with my Coach Coordinator by the end of February for resources on how to become more aware of my race-based biases and implement 2 practices recommended at the end of the semester.]]> 2021-01-12 16:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079308466 I will have an discussion with a friend on this topic by the end of January. I will remain open and actively listening to hear and learn of another person's perspective https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079311245 2021-01-12 16:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079311245 I will read 2-3 scholarly articles regarding hiring processes and hiring bias. I will discuss my findings with my coworkers, and work on establishing more inclusive hiring standards, and processes. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079313328 2021-01-12 16:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079313328 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079320852 After reading “how to be an antiracist”, “Stamped from the beginning” and the “hate U give” I will continue to educate to my family and peers on racial injustice, making this a daily activity. ]]> 2021-01-12 16:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079320852 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079321727 Each month this semester, I will seek out a resource (book, website, video, etc) on anti-racism. Over the course of the semester, I will work to cultivate awareness of my own words, actions, and beliefs that may have contributed to systemic racism in the past and to question and dismantle these.]]> 2021-01-12 16:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079321727 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079324090 I will find a book by the end of January 2021 to help me learn more about self advocacy skills and self-empowerment. With this knowledge I will implement my learning during my mentoring sessions for 2021. ]]> 2021-01-12 16:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079324090 By the end of the semester, I will read at least one source on race and other biases and identify a connection to art in the community, then use this to hold at least one discussion with my student. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079365360 2021-01-12 16:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079365360 By the end of this semester I commit to educate myself and research documented disparities studies on economic disadvantages on minorities communities and what has the U.S. done to date to remediate it and improve the economic situation of minorities communities. I believe economic opportunities is the most important factor in the fight against systematic racism. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079371956 2021-01-12 16:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1079371956 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088888524 I will research inclusive hiring practices by the end of February and will take my learnings to colleagues to identify how we can be more inclusive in our recruiting and hiring processes.  I will also incorporate my learning into our coming intern and apprentice hires.

]]> 2021-01-14 19:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088888524 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088888901 By the end of January I will have a conversation with a relative to have a better understanding of the difficulties that Hispanic/Latino students from low income families face in the US, as to better understand the perspective and future challenges that my student will experience and better support him in that way]]> 2021-01-14 19:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088888901 By the start of the spring COACH session with students, I will read 2 publications on barriers to achieving higher education experienced by BIPOC individuals in STEM fields https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088889534 2021-01-14 19:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088889534 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088890421 I would like to share my own experiences with systemic racism and stress the importance of being yourself with my student by the end of the program.]]> 2021-01-14 19:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088890421 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088890912 I want to learn more about the experiences of students who are raised in multilingual or multicultural homes so that I can better help them to identify their strengths and prepare for future careers.  By the end of February, I would like to find and read at least one book and 3 scholarly articles about these students' experiences and how they can best be guided throughout high school and future careers.]]> 2021-01-14 19:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088890912 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088891333 I will pay for a SHINE class about race that is hosted and created by someone who is BIPOC by the end of the semester: https://www.moniquemelton.com/shop-shine-classes]]> 2021-01-14 19:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088891333 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088892438 Finish reading "Fatal Invention" by the end of March and discuss it with another mentor to better understand how engineering and science has had an impact on racial bias and use this knowledge to guide how I mentor and be aware of the biases that are part of the engineering community to better overcome them

]]> 2021-01-14 19:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088892438 I want to be able to make a positive impression on my students and help them recognize the pitfalls that will be put in front of them that would cause them to be derailed from their own goals by the first 3 weeks of our meeting. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895115 2021-01-14 19:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895115 By the end of January, I will recommend my mentee to watch a PBS documentary called Foreigners in their own land. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895534 2021-01-14 19:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895534 By March 15th, I will find at least 1 resource on psychology, trauma, immigration, and race to help me better understand what my student might be dealing with in an effort to help her be successful. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895859 2021-01-14 19:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088895859 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088896471 By March 15 I will review information on successful initiatives that have helped immigrant youth graduate from college.]]> 2021-01-14 19:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088896471 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088898707 I will read publications/articles from the BIPOC community and other experts on the matter to better understand what impact biases have on the community and increase my awareness. I will try to focus on engineering as this is my field and will better prepare me to tackle this issues in my own profession. ]]> 2021-01-14 19:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088898707 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088904271 I will reach out to my coach coordinator by the end of January and request resources to learn about measures of race- and gender-based inequity in education and business ownership in our community. I will share my findings with my professional network by the end of February in a way that includes a call to action.]]> 2021-01-14 19:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088904271 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088905538 By end of January I will find a resource for mentoring BiPOC students and read it by end of February.]]> 2021-01-14 19:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088905538 By the end of the semester I will finish a course called "inclusive work" and share learnings back with my student. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088906658 2021-01-14 19:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088906658 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088909275 I want to be able to seek a way to break barriers for Latino community and continue to inspire students to aspire for a higher education and be able to seek employment]]> 2021-01-14 19:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088909275 I hope to help my student become helpful in what their career interest is and help them to reach there goals. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088912442 2021-01-14 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088912442 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088913990 By the end of January I will set up an informational interview with my mentee to meet a professional in the BioEng field she wants to go into.]]> 2021-01-14 19:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1088913990 I will re-take the most relevant implicit bias tests for my mentee before our first session in January. I will reflect on my personal bias and how it might be affecting my mentorship ability. Tests available here: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html ericka_porter6 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1089308230 2021-01-14 21:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1089308230 I will alternate the books I read to include material that discusses racism and other social issues between my reading for fun for the next 12 months to ensure I am putting in the work to better educate myself on my privilege and biases. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106463686 2021-01-20 16:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106463686 By the end of this semester, I will read Dare to Lead by Brene Brown and apply the learnings around having courageous conversations with vulnerability to the creation of inclusive events outside of CareerCoach, such as CareerX (Exploration) that will enable STEM education in underserved communities. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106468317 2021-01-20 16:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106468317 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106469386 By the end of this semester, I will share what I've learned as a women in STEM to help other young people who are part of underrepresented groups in STEM be successful and happy. I will do this by listening intently to their goals and consistently reassuring them that they CAN do this.]]> 2021-01-20 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106469386 By the end of 2nd semester, I will have shared valuable resources with my mentee; and I promise to have meaningful, equity conversations with him. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106469423 2021-01-20 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106469423 By the end of the semester, I will help my mentee to identify 2 potential career paths based on his areas of interest and academic strengths and help identify a path of entry into those fields of employment. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106473444 2021-01-20 16:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106473444 By end of February 2021, I will meet with a peer to discuss race to gain a different perspective on unconscious bias, to learn from someone who does not look like me. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106473481 2021-01-20 16:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106473481 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106474944 I will complete a series of "Meet You Where You Are" Facilitator Training put on by the Center for Radical Connection, focusing on recognizing and working with power dynamics, and addressing systemic racism in the workplace.]]> 2021-01-20 16:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106474944 I want to show high school kids that civil engineering is the coolest profession on earth. Being a minority and/or woman actually helps to break down barriers due to government participation goals and it can be a big advantage if you are confident and willing to work hard. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106476040 2021-01-20 16:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106476040 By the end of the semester, I will participate in at least one conversation with my community on institutional racism. I will explore what resources I have based on my privilege and share those resources with my mentee. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106478269 2021-01-20 16:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106478269 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106481821 By the end of March I will seek out resources(articles, organizations, clubs etc) in the Denver area that can benefit my mentee related to BIPOC in the workplace and share those with her.]]> 2021-01-20 16:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106481821 By the end of this semester, I will connect my mentee to a construction industry professional with a similar background, so a connection and discussion can happen regarding similar barriers as well as guidance in how to overcome them as it relates to this career path. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106483060 2021-01-20 16:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106483060 By the end of February, I will research limitations for people of different racial/economic backgrounds in computer science to better understand what my student will come up against in his current preferred career path https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106483352 2021-01-20 16:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106483352 By the end of February, I will educate myself about the steps necessary to enter the field of interest of my mentee. By the end of March, I will share the path (training programs, internship opportunities) with my mentee. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106484173 2021-01-20 16:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106484173 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106484696 By May, I will revisit So You Want To Talk About Race and identify 3 ways that my privilege has shielded me from institutionalized racism and how I can be an ally to dismantle it. For my mentee, I will spend time looking into ways that I can connect her with people that are aligned with her passion for art to help her identify and focus her career path and goals.]]> 2021-01-20 16:23:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106484696 By the end of the semester I will have read two books focused on issues of race and white supremacy in the United States, focusing specifically on how racist policies have contributed to generational inequalities for BIPOC people in the United States. MY goal is to be an effective ally/ participant in our country and contribute to change that truly addresses gross disparities in our society. I would also like to make an effort to better understand segregation and disparities in the metro area. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106487650 2021-01-20 16:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106487650 By February 15th, I will meet with my mentor coach to obtain materials to improve mentee engagement. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106490031 2021-01-20 16:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1106490031 By the end of April, I will read White Fragility and have a conversation with my mentor and a colleague about how I can apply my learnings to the journey of diminishing my personal bias & helping others to do the same. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115562335 2021-01-22 19:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115562335 My why is to inspire students of color, especially black girls, and show them that they CAN also thrive and succeed in a STEM career. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115563512 Throughout the semester, I will be more open to have conversations about race. I will listen and share my experiences with them. I hope that at the end of the semester, my mentee and I can continue these conversations, by creating a safe place for the mentee to feel comfortable.]]> 2021-01-22 19:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115563512 By the end of February, I will examine how I have internalized racism and work to undo any negative thoughts I have about my culture. I will do this with a co-worker. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115564351 2021-01-22 19:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115564351 I will continue to reach out to my student weekly to ensure we are maintaining valuable interactions to ensure they achieve the most out of our mentor-student relationship. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115565386 2021-01-22 19:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115565386 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115569937 By the end of February I will read "White Fragility" and "How to be Anti-Racist" and identify 3 practices to adopt in daily life by the end of Q1. I will also look to share learnings within my personal and professional communities and encourage open dialogue.]]> 2021-01-22 19:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115569937 By the end of the semester, I will read Between the World + Me and engage in a meaninful conversation with a peer and contemplate how I can bring some of those learnings to my relationship with my mentee. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115570316 2021-01-22 19:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115570316 By the end of the semester I want to show kids that anything is possible no matter the race. I want to inspire students to have a successful STEM career. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115571226 2021-01-22 19:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115571226 By the end of March will continue to communicate with my mentee to help her build confidence and trust. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115571589 2021-01-22 19:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115571589 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115572176 By February, I will finish reading "Me and White Supremacy" and will select another anti-racism book or podcast to continue my learning journey and better advocate and partner with my Black and BIPOC family and community at large.]]> 2021-01-22 19:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115572176 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115573124 By the end of the semester, I will identify and connect my mentee to a woman/minority-owned small business owner in the Denver area so she may get a perspective she might not get from the "corporate life" perspective I can provide.

]]> 2021-01-22 19:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115573124 By the end of March, I will read White Fragility and implement a practice from the book into my mentoring experience, my professional life, AND my personal life. The measurable part will be finishing the book as well as counting the number of people I have impacted. In my personal life, I will use the acknowledgement of systemic racism and my desire to change it to influence our choice for DPS middle school for my now fifth grader. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115574519 2021-01-22 19:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115574519 By the end of March I will continue to try different strategies to gain my mentee's trust and confidence and to continue to affirm his background knowledge, as we both overcome the barriers of remote connection and try to accelerate his path in school and in the medical field. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115576653 2021-01-22 19:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115576653 By the end of February have a discussion with my Mentee regarding the value of etiquette and positive projection https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115576755 2021-01-22 19:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115576755 I want to continue to help my student build confidence to achieve her academic goals. By the end of the semester, as a fellow Latina to my student I want to create a space with her to grow and build confidence and connect who to as many resources and contacts I can. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115578377 2021-01-22 19:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115578377 By the end of the semester, I will identify three or more false narratives I have internalized about myself and the groups I identify with. I will then find data that show why these are false and how it relates to systemic racism. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115578845 2021-01-22 19:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115578845 My Why https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115579393 My why is to assist our youth in early development and understanding of skills. 
By the end of the semester, I will help my mentees to recognize skills they have and can use to better their community.]]> 2021-01-22 19:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115579393 WHY: To help a student feel capable and deserving of the passions they pursue. elleonaef https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115579589 By the time we start sessions I will have found and reviewed 3 reliable sources on teaching with a lens of equity.  For my mentee, I will have a list of resources she can choose from in order to help cultivate community connection and long-term opportunity.

]]> 2021-01-22 19:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115579589 I will continue to establish closer relationship with my mentee to encourage her to achieve greater goals and gain confidence in herself. All is possible, I can assure her from my experience, by the end of the semester. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115581190 2021-01-22 19:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115581190 By the end of March I would like to be able to connect my mentee with a health care worker in hopes of having the ability to shadow and become familiar with that industry. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115581794 2021-01-22 19:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115581794 SMART Goal https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115582066 By the end of the semester I would like to have a conversation with my student about race and identify a role model to learn about that aligns with my student’s race and gender. I would like to show the student that there are successful people from their background to make sure they feel empowered and there is a path to success. ]]> 2021-01-22 19:25:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115582066 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115584734 I will ask my mentee a question every week for the rest of the semester to help him explore career options.]]> 2021-01-22 19:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115584734 In my next 1:1 time with my mentee I will check in with him on how he’s feeling specific to what has been going on in the world (with an intentional equity lens) creating a safe space and being vulnerable. I want him to openly express his feelings and have a platform to voice his concerns. I will than determine how best to help support him going forward for the rest of the semester. I will follow up throughout the rest of the semester and connect this to the career exploration work that we are doing so he feels heard and represented. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115586404 2021-01-22 19:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115586404 I will continue my connections with my mentee to dig deeper into her interests to help her realize her short term goals to attain her bigger dream. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115587421 2021-01-22 19:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115587421 I will hold myself and my mentee accountable for steps that we say we will take to bring them closer to any goal or support they need or want to obtain. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115590004 2021-01-22 19:27:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115590004 By the end of April I will read "Reading While Black" and listen to at least 3 podcasts hosted by one or more person of color, meanwhile engaging in discussion and dialogue with a friend who ministers in a primarily black church context. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115590012 2021-01-22 19:27:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115590012 https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115592914 I will by the end of the semester review at least 2 resources that address how systemic racism might be presenting itself in the entertainment industry and then think through at least 2 ways I can intentionally address that in my role at work and also share these findings with my mentor I order to encourage them to also fight against this.]]> 2021-01-22 19:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115592914 By the end of the semester I will try to enable my mentee to make connections within their chosen field and promote the confidence in them that they can achieve whatever their chosen path is, regardless of their background, gender or race. I will achieve this by working towards a more open dialogue between my mentee and myself. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115598362 2021-01-22 19:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115598362 By the end of the semester, I would like to have at least two conversations with my mentee that emphasize the nature of our individual & unique diversity, and the critical role it plays in the creation of a better world when we embrace it and don't fear it. The idea is to ensure my mentee doesn't exclude himself from future opportunities based on what he believes he should do. https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115607675 2021-01-22 19:31:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/1115607675 I will listen to the audiobook for the Burning Issues Book Club's February selection, "The New Jim Crow", and attend/participate in the end-of-month live Zoom discussion. I will do the same for the March and May selections, "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men", and "Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century". https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/2039132178 2022-02-10 00:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ericka_porter6/b1vz5bfjjfbrg08t/wish/2039132178