This is Amanda (Mandy) Alcorn, a law enforcement student at Inver Hills. Mandy also happens to be the online student mentor for my D2L classes. 

Mandy is a wonder. As a D2L student mentor, she offers the following traits:

*High standards  *Commitment to excellence   *Proven D2L expertise  *Respect for the abilities of others  *Commitment to shared learning  *Willingness to be an advocate and supporter  *Trustworthiness * Care and empathy  *Effective communication skills *Creativity and openness  *Self-confidence and ability to affirm others  *Positive attitude  *Flexibility *Ethical behavior

She and I also laugh a lot together.

The message here:  Consider partnering with a student mentor for your online classes.