Making The Perfect Mentorship Program
Creating a mentoring program is not a goal, but a process of training the best mentors to support your new educators. Finding the best teachers to become mentors, matching them the mentee they will work best with, and training them properly are integral parts to creating the perfect mentorship...
Why a Mentorship Program Might Be Just Right for Your School
Think back to when you decided to go back to school to become an educator. You found the perfect college, the best courses, finished student teaching, applied for job, and finally started teaching. Since that time, you have been on your way to educating students and honing your craft. ...
The 4 Principles of Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership is a leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve more than they thought possible. Transformational leaders are able to connect with their followers on a personal level and create a shared vision for the future. They are also able to empower their...
Creating a Mentorship Program: Key Elements to Consider Before Starting
We understand that becoming a mentor is not a rite of passage for all educators. But too often, we are in the minority in that understanding.
Effective mentoring does not mean simply asking a veteran teacher to teach a new teacher "how they do it." Educators bring individuality to instruction....
Are You Ready to be a Mentor?
What does it mean to be a mentor? Though Mr. Webster may define it as “an experienced and trusted adviser,” we aren’t convinced his definition has been actualized in the field of education.
After all, though many mentors are by definition “experienced,” that...
How you can LEARN to Be a Modern Mentor
Mentoring is a process--not a sprint to a goal. A mentor is empowered to offer professional expertise as well as support to a less experienced colleague or a peer. A mentor serves as a teacher, sounding board, and advocate for another colleague.
The focus and goal of mentoring is not to point...
