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KKEC RESLIENCY PRESENTATION 2 SELF VALUE

Yesterday we completed the second Resiliency Presentation. The students are begining to warm up and share. Yue and the two mentors shared some of their expereinces. They are trully amazing individuals. The students are extremely attentive. I must say that I think I am having lots of fun. I expect that they are too. Most importantly, I expect they are learning! Yue was gracious enough to bring in some of the reflections. Here are some! Read and evaluate for your self. Enjoy... more to come

The students are great!



The focus was on the importance of a foundation. 
Can you analyze the symbolism. 

Resiliency presentations at KKEC

Hello all. I hope all is well. Last Thursday, started the Resiliency presentations. The students are amazing. I learned quite a bit about them. And hope to learn more. They are truly amazing young adults. They were very charming and interactive. We discussed the concept of Resiliency and why its importance. The students were very attentive. They also answered all of my questions. I asked what they wanted to do as a profession in their future. One student answered "I want to be president". So I asked the group if it was possible. Another replied "you can't be president, you were not born in the states". IT was quite an interesting exchange. To which I replied, "true you cannot be president, but your children can be". I also asked many questions about their way of life in Thailand. The students appeared to really enjoy living there. So the next natural question is "why come to the states?" I will ask them today and keep you in suspense for now. Yesterday, I got an opportunity to work with my colleague Yue Yang. We were planning for today. I realized that our presentations have to me more culturally relevant. We are very excited to present today. I will keep you posted.

Coalinga High School Resilency Program

 The drive from Fresno to Coalinga can be a long and ardous road trip.  If You allow it to be.  For me, it was nothing short of delight.  It was me and TED (talks) that is as long as reception allowed.  Then, my mind took me on a whirld wind of emotions and reflections as I passed the laborers working on the lush green fields.  I recalled the hot, muggy and sticky days of summer when I worked the fields.  I can still smell the earthy smells, and the sticky long-sleves (especally around the neck and arms).  I wondered how I got from those fields to my field.    Most imprtantly I tried so hard to to recall my journey with very little success.  I wanted to say the most meaningful things to those students that always awaited my return.  I asked my sould to give me the words which would inspire and transform them  to go from  the earthy felds to a field in which they excel and love?  But no success.  One question led to another, and another, and another.... but still no answers.  And on it went until the last step through the door.  Then, AHA!  It clicked.  Every time.  Their smiles said it all.  It wasn't my words that mattered.  Heck, I could have said the wonderful words of Dr. Martin Luther King...  "I have a dream...."  or JFK's famous words Don't ask what this country could do for you..."  Las palabras se las lleva el viento (words are companions of winds) my father used to say.  

What mattered most was that I was there! 

Guys don't forget our scouts honor (pinky swear) that we made.  I look forward to your invite as you walk through the stage on graduation day. 

Thank you for the gift of allowing me to take part in your journey. 

Dream big and work hard!

Love, Dr. Alfredo Ponce

ResilIENCY PROGRAM, PARLIER HIGH SCHOOL

On March 3, 2011, We had our first Resiliency presentation.  Although we had a small group, the student were very outstanding.  The were very engaged.  The conversation was extremely upbeat.  The students seem to know what they have to do.  The issue is to be able to think about their actions before they actually do them.  Most of the students asked when we were returning which is always a positive sign.  We discussed the resiliency component from different perspectives.  As always our goal is to have students bounce back to a level which is beneficial to them.  They must understand that failure is part of life.  Learning from failure is what we need to develop through analysis and reflection.  Our intent is to ensure that our students become reflective individuals so that they become better students, brothers sisters, peers...    A special thanks to the teacher, mentors and especially the students.  To be continued!!!

Sincerely,  Alfredo and Janelle.

PARLIER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF