How it works
The Positive Mentor Program collaborates with the mentee through our 'Telescope Lens Theory'. Together, we explore the perspectives of the self, the community and the world; to formulate and identify a sense of self. This discovery aids the mentee to explore 'Who you are', 'Where you want to go', and 'What you want to do'.
We are those favourite teachers students connected with for more then just academic advice. ​Each Mentor is a qualified and experienced teacher with Positive Education and wellbeing training. We help students evolve beyond their believed limitations to be a better human.
This course is ideal for homeschoolers, online students, travelling students and those who are disengaging with mainstream school.
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Take the free Character Strengths Assessment to start your own journey:
Programs
Click on a course below to discover more about the journey you will take with us.
All new mentee's are required to complete 'The Elements' foundation course prior to enrolling in other courses.
Connect with The Positive Mentor for advice
Head Mentor
Kane Felsinger
As a teacher of 10+ years, I came to the realisation that I was having less and less time to do what I loved most about teaching, which was building the skills for life. Consumed by constant exams, testing and assessments, I was feeling myself drifting further away from my values and finding less satisfaction in my teaching career. I was burnt-out, tired and tired of battling with "educational leaders" to teach better with the interest of the student, and make time to learn about who they are, rather then assessments, grades and reporting.
Soon after, leaving my place of employment, I discovered myself again when I started to apply my research and training of Positive Education and Wellbeing with parents from previous schools who wanted advice and guidance for their children. Thus, The Positive Mentor (TPM) was born and it has been an incredible journey to see every mentee grow, evolve and be challenged to find their own success. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing a mentee flourish.
TPM isn't about solving challenges, but rather facilitating and guiding the mentee through the experience of challenges to understand that this is a part of life, and therefore how we react to these challenges will determine what pathway we discover next and having the tools and strategies to continue on the pathway independently and confidently.
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Kane Felsinger
The Positive Mentor
Start your exploration
Taking the free VIA Strengths Survey is the first step to our journey together. This survey is designed to categorise your strengths and will be used throughout our exploration to discover, who you are, where you're going and how to get there.
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It is recommended you complete the Micro-learning task before commencing the survey
What is the VIA Character Survey?
The Values in Action (VIA) Survey of Character Strengths is a 240-item face-valid self-report questionnaire intended for use with individuals. The measure uses 5-point Likert-style items to measure the degree to which respondents endorse items reflecting the 24 strengths of character that comprise the VIA Classification.