About
Head Mentor - Kane Felsinger
The Positive Mentor was a lighting bulb moment when I was discussing with a group of teachers what teaching has become, and it made me realise after 10+ years of being a teacher, how far I had come from what I loved about teaching. I was about to administered another assessment to aid with standardised testing when I saw my students no longer thriving and not even bothered with surviving. They hated school, and I couldn't fight it anymore.
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The Positive Mentor is that connection you have with your favourite teachers, who give you life skills by leading from their core values, inspiring you to act from your strengths to be a better human and lead a life of passion and fulfilment.
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Our programs are bespoke, however, based on key pillars that enable the mentee (that's you) to build upon your self-knowledge and flourish.
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All Mentors are registered and experienced teachers with training in Positive Education and Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid and their own unique accreditations that make them Positive Mentors.
Kane is an experienced secondary school teacher in Australia, UK and China, as well as a professional television and theatre actor.​​ This is a dream for Kane to be able to bring these two worlds together in order to provide a pathway for students to succeed and flourish.
​Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Contemporary Arts - Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Dramatic Arts - Post Graduate Diploma of Education
- Certificate in Positive Education - Masters of Positive Education and Wellbeing
- Mental Health First Aid - Graduate Diploma of Counselling (current)
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All Mentors have a government standard teaching registration as well as a WWCC, Child Safety Training and Online Child Safety Training Certificate with the Department of Education.
FISO 2.0
The Positive Mentor and the Framework for Improving Student Outcomes (FISO 2.0) can work together harmoniously to create effective in-school workshops by integrating their core elements and shared goals. Here's how: Building a positive environment: FISO 2.0 aims to create a positive environment through strong relationships, which aligns with The Positive Mentor's focus on building resilience and confidence. Fostering student wellbeing: Both approaches prioritize student wellbeing as a key factor in achieving excellence and equity in education. Enhancing student engagement: The Positive Mentor's emphasis on mentoring and guidance complements FISO 2.0's goal of improving student engagement and motivation. Developing a growth mindset: FISO 2.0 promotes a continuous improvement cycle, which can be supported by The Positive Mentor's focus on personal growth and self-awareness. Addressing diverse needs: Both frameworks are inclusive and cater to students with varied learning needs, such as those with disabilities, Koorie students, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) students. By integrating the principles of The Positive Mentor and FISO 2.0, in-school workshops can effectively promote student wellbeing, engagement, and overall educational success.