My learning hero is Jonathan Sturgis. He has been a mentor to me since we started working together some 10 yrs ago. The most valuable lesson I received from him was to control being visibly stressed during high stress situations. He taught me how as a leader this could affect my team and how they react in these situations, perceptions of me and how I handled situations, and in turn my career trajectory. Once I knew to focus on my reactions to these types of situations my career moved forward, and my team has blossomed. Seems simple but was truly life changing!
Learning Hero: Thomas Dauria Thomas Dauria is a truly amazing mentor to many and he truly embodies the characteristics of someone who is dedicated to team success. Through his impeccable subject matter expertise in finance and budget planning, his professionalism and poise and his spirit of team work, Tom is someone who regularly anticipates issues and […]
Learning Hero: Ashley Slay Ashley is an incredible teacher, in both formal and informal ways. She has been a mentor to so many undergraduate and graduate student volunteers and workers at SARP. She teaches them both the content of violence prevention and how to be successful in a dynamic work environment. She teaches them to […]
Learning Hero: Rebecca Pendleton In my Legal English class, I teach English Language Learners with non-U.S. law diplomas how to improve their speaking and listening skills for the study of law at Boston University. Students focus on listening and speaking challenges of lawyers and law students including: academic speaking and listening in the law school […]
Learning Hero: Dr. Rothman Dr. Rothman shares some approaches that have helped her when running therapeutic groups and some useful resources within the University that would guide me. It has helped my group sessions run more effectively, with better connections between members and clinicians. Nominator: Megan Graham
March Learning Hero: Jonathan Sturgis My learning hero is Jonathan Sturgis. He has been a mentor to me since we started working together some 10 yrs ago. The most valuable lesson I received from him was to control being visibly stressed during high stress situations. He taught me how as a leader this could affect […]