A Maumee Valley advisor is a parent s extra set of eyes and ears, someone else who cares about your child s academic, social and emotional well-being. Advisors have an average of 12 advisees. This low ratio helps advisors to get to know their advisees well. They know when to push, penalize, mediate and congratulate. Part advocate, cheerleader, disciplinarian and friend, they are members of a team that help guide each student through the challenges of school and becoming young adults.
Advisors are also the first line of discipline.
They deal with simple problems before they become big issues, not just with grades but also with unacceptable or inappropriate behavior. We know what approach to use with students because we get to know them so well. We may be their advisor, teacher and coach. Seeing our advisees in a variety of settings helps us to know what is the normal range for that kid. Wendy Sunderman MS English teacher and advisor Advisors recognize that a student s social comfort has much to do with academic success.