Mary Hancock

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY by Dr. Bridges The academic profession's fundamental premise is relationship-based. I believe relationships are vital to the teaching profession. I am passionate about developing those relationships through teaching, mentoring, training, and professional development of youth, adults at all levels, from first-year college students to working professionals from many cultures and backgrounds. Teaching is about inspiring and transformation, and I believe that students want to...

According to AI, stewardship is the responsible management, protection, and care of something entrusted to you—whether resources, property, or even your community—with the intent to use it wisely for both present and future benefit. In this first part of the series, we will explore what it means to steward your relationships, your work, and your physical life with intentionality and purpose. Stewarding Family & Relationships While we cannot choose the family we were born into, we can  choose...

Mental health is a critical factor in student learning and overall academic success. Research indicates that students experiencing mental health challenges are at a higher risk of academic underachievement, behavioral issues, and disengagement from the school environment (Weist et al., 2018). The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of addressing mental health, as students have faced increased stress, social isolation, and uncertainty, which can exacerbate pre-existing...