Watch: Insights On Mentorship

A longtime education mentor and mentee share insights into the dynamics of their relationship.

Professor Christopher Emdin was proud, beyond words, to see his longtime mentee Edmund Adjapong receive his Ph.D. from Columbia’s Teachers College in May.

They met more than a decade ago when Emdin walked into Adjapong’s Bronx, New York ninth-grade class to teach physics, and ended up planting a seed in the teenager’s mind that blossomed. Over the years, they’ve built a relationship that continues to impact both of their lives and careers.

In this video, Drs. Emdin and Adjapong share insights on the mentor – mentee relationship, including how to connect with students, find a mentor, and manage that sense of vulnerability mentors often feel.

Adjapong, now a sixth-grade science teacher and newly-minted assistant professor, receives advice from his role model on how to nurture mentees and shape them for success.

Consider Mentorship As Your Contribution To Education