Why Is Lindeman Important To Influence Students?

Lindeman stresses the value of using the experiences and skill sets of alumni to influence current students. Teachers relish in the benefits of having former students return into their lives. Thanks to today's social media outlets keeping in touch with students is as simple as clicking the “follow” button or sending a “friend request.” Lindeman is a teacher, who makes an effort to stay connected with graduates, finding that during reconnection she is able to unfold and learn many things about their recent adventures, research, and views on life. Ultimately, she can reveal the person they have grown to become. “She calls it authentic continuing education! Their messages can be powerful connections to the world beyond high school.” When teachers

want to remain a part of your growth after graduation, it gives the students a sense of honor. This connection between a student and teacher must be seeded before graduation. I relate to this situation, I keep in contact with a few of my teachers via social media, while many students are. But I communicate with a few of my teachers frequently through email and face to face conversations. During our recaps of how the semester is going, I often praise my teachers. Sharing with them how information they taught me I later used in college. In addition, I thank my teachers for all the lessons that they taught me that a text book couldn’t. It is interactions such as these, that captivate both the students and teachers. This bond is important for the growth of the teachers and students. Teachers take away the lessons that were most beneficial to students after high school. While also being informed on what should be taught or emphasized on more for the current students. As for the students, they are able to see the impact on them through alumni. Hopefully, influencing them to think about returning after they graduate, as well.