Andrea’s Seek-to-See Feedback:
Sara’s Life-Writing this Block was a wonderful exploration of something that we have all learned is important to her, probably since the first day of the program when we all met. Sara’s joy at being a Scouting leader is apparent. She has a love of human connection, and especially of connecting with young people in a meaningful way. This Life-Writing conveyed a deep sense of pride in the Scouting/ Guiding tradition that has been handed down to her through multiple generations of her own family (and now to her son), as well as the founder of the Scouts movement. Her writing conveys generosity, courage, caring and confidence. It is apparent that a lot of the principles that Sara has explored and honed through Scouting transfer into her teaching practice. For me, the examples she gave of how Scouting reflects the 9 Rs were a wonderful way to make the 9 Rs come alive in a concrete way – a great teaching tool. I loved how Sara shared that during rambles is a great time to listen and share stories together – and how this role-modeling can encourage young people to “pay it forward,” being open to listening to others in the future.
I honour Sara’s commitment to caring for young people and teaching them powerful life principles through the time and responsibility it takes to head up a Scouting group in the community, alongside all the other responsibilities in her life.
Aurora’s Seek-to-See Feedback:
Thank you Sara for sharing your lived experiences and the parts of yourself that make you whole. I feel privileged to share in your story.
Multiple Feelings:
-I sensed a great feeling of pride in your accomplishment and commitment with youth.
-It seemed as though you are very accepting of yourself and your decisions now but were unsure at first.
-I sensed a very strong feeling of appreciation for the opportunities to have such incredible influence and share these experiences.
Strength:
-You are such a generous person and share yourself so graciously.
-You are incredibly talented at recognizing the strengths of others and understanding true inclusivity.
-You are courageous and supportive.
-You build strong and meaningful relationships and gain respect from all those that know you.
-You have a special talent of teaching and sharing knowledge with such confidence.
-You strive to know more and be the change that you expect in others.
-You challenge yourself to understand and embed indigenous ways of knowing and learning in all that you do.
Connections:
-You share a respect for nature and land with those around you.
-You have an understanding with those around you and mutual purpose
-You understand and represent generational modelling through your practice.
Human Dignity:
Words that represent you –
-Respect
-Appreciation
-Courage
-Purpose
-Strength
-Perseverance
-Spectacular