Freshman Transition
to High School

Guest: Dan Kuznik
2008 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Asst. Principal, Guion Creek Middle School
M S D Pike Township
Indianapolis, IN

Available on iTunes

Original air date: 12/04/2008
Duration: 9 min. 32 sec.

Program Description:

The freshman year of high school is a pivotal year in the life of a student. Research has shown much correlation between the freshman year and high levels of failure and discipline rates. In this episode, the benefits of peer mentors for freshmen as they transition from middle to high school will be explored. Resources for developing or revamping a freshman mentor program will be identified.

Resources:

• Kick-Off Mentor Program
• Freshman Mentor Program Stevenson High School
• IPLA Today - additional videos

Contacts:

Host: Susan Kertes
Associate Director
Indiana Principal Leadership Academy
Indiana Department of Education

Guest: Dan Kuznik
2008 Indiana Teacher of the Year
Asst. Principal, Guion Creek Middle School
M.S.D. Pike Township
Indianapolis, IN

Technical: Don Gilroy
Director, Office of Digital Media
Indiana Department of Education
dgilroy@doe.in.gov