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by Silvia Quevedo
ASHA would like to thank all mentors, past and present, for contributing to the professions by mentoring students and colleagues. Few of us can claim success in our jobs without the help of someone along the way who encouraged us, shared mistakes and triumphs, and guided us to achieve.
A special thanks to the more than 400 mentors and mentees who participate in Mentoring Academic Research Careers (MARC) and Student to Empowered Professional (STEP) programs in the ASHA Gathering Place.
"It is an honor to be able to mentor. It is not a burden," said Byron Ross, a speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at the University of Central Arkansas.
Aly Rivero, a student at Ohio State University, said, "my STEP mentor has been my personal sounding board, advice source, and saving grace."
Chris Gaskill, a junior faculty member at the University of Alabama and MARC mentee, said, "I have really enjoyed corresponding with my mentor. Despite having very different teaching and research interests, he has provided me with some great advice and encouragement for getting my faculty career off to a good start."
This is just some of what participants are saying about their mentoring experience with the ASHA Gathering Place's online mentoring programs. Be sure to celebrate National Mentoring Month by taking a moment to thank your mentors for their time and dedication. If you are a mentor, you can take pride in the rewarding experience of working with the next generation of professionals.
To learn how you can participate in the ASHA Gathering Place mentoring programs, visit Mentoring: The ASHA Gathering Place or e-mail marc@asha.org or step@asha.org.
Silvia Quevedo is ASHA's manager of academic affairs. Contact her at squevedo@asha.org.
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