meet the coaches ART OLAGUE, DIRECTOR RECREATIONAL SPORTS INCLUDER | CONTEXT | HARMONY | INPUT | RESTORATIVE When we asked Art why he became a certified strengths coach he said "I enjoy surrounding myself with individuals that strive to improve themselves." The Cliftonstrengths are the type of discipline that has a philosophy that's grounded in making an individual stronger. "Teamwork makes the Dream Work" is one of the mantra's that I live by! As an Includer I tap into this everyday by getting feedback from students, my colleagues, and my supervisor. I love to include people in the processes of building a comprehensive recreation program! PATTY MENDOZA, DIRECTOR CISNEROS INSTITUTE FOR EMERGING LEADERS
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I would love the opportunity to coach Ana Castillo, a Chicana novelist, poet, short story writer, essayist, editor, playwright, translator, and independent scholar. Her book “Massacre of the Dreamers” was my introduction to Chicana feminism and I’d love the opportunity to learn about her strengths and how she leverages them in her work. She became a I believe in the transformative power of leading from a strength-based approach, celebrating an individual's unique talents and helping them identify how to leverage them for their continued success, and becoming a certified coach has provided me with the opportunity to do that. HEATHER OLAGUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE LEARNER | ANALYTICAL | DISCIPLINE | RESPONSIBILITY | RESTORATIVE I’m always interested in learning new things whether reading books or articles, watching videos on Pinterest to learn a new crafting skill, or watching the behind the scenes looks at how Disney makes their movies. I leaned on this strength when I first got to A&M-SA to set up the First-Year Experience office. There were so many moving parts and lots to learn. If you stop by my office, you will find a bookcase full of books because I never know when I might need to look up and learn something new. I’m always interested in learning new things whether reading books or articles, watching videos on Pinterest to learn a new crafting skill, or watching the behind the scenes looks at how Disney makes their movies. I leaned on this strength when I first got to A&M-SA to set up the First-Year Experience office. There were so many moving parts and lots to learn. If you stop by my office, you will find a bookcase full of books because I never know when I might need to look up and learn something new. OCTOOBER 2021
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