Project LEADProject LeadBringing Together Leaders of Today and Tomorrow Project Lead is a program for children and adult mentors, designed to enhance leadership skills including one’s sense of identity, peacekeeping skills, communication, and appreciation for diversity. By bringing two generations together, to learn with and from each other, Maryville College students are given the opportunity to apply theories learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences. Who is Involved?
When & Where?6th/7th Graders & Adult Mentors 3rd/4th Graders What do participants in Project Lead learn?Identity – using art, participants explore various aspects of their roles and self-identity Communication -- using American Sign Language, participants enhance their ability to communicate through verbal and non-verbal language Peace-keeping – using active methods, participants explore ways to manage conflict and enhance cooperation Diversity – with the help of international students, participants practice new ways of thinking and perceiving Mountain Challenge – through physical movement and team-building exercises, participants practice leadership skills To Get Involved or Learn More, Please Contact: Dr. Kathie Shiba Dr. Ariane Schratter Dr. Karen Beale |
