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* mentoring can be very beneficial for both participants
*  mentors serve as guides
*  mentors help mentees grow and develop as educators
*  mentees benefit from being receptive to feedback
*  mentors can help mentees problem solve
* mentoring takes time
*  mentoring allows for collaberation
*  mentors can be invaluable sources of information

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*  What makes a mentoring program successful?
*  Do all new teachers need mentors?
*  Is mentoring for only one year?
*  Do mentoring groups vary in size?
*  What qualities are seen in a good mentor?
*  What happens if a mentor & mentee have very different teaching styles?

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What I know about mentoring:
*It involves a mentor and a mentee
*Mentoring involves leadership and working together as a team
*Mentoring can be very beneficial, especially to someone who is new to a task/job

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*Does mentoring add more work to your plate?
*What does mentoring entail?
*How often should a mentor meet with the person he or she is mentoring?

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- mentoring takes a lot of responsibility from both parties
- it takes time to grow
- mentoring is beneficial for both the mentee and the mentor
- a mentor can grow with their mentee while learning new ways to do old tasks

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- How can a mentor help a mentee become the best version of themselves?
- Should all new teachers have a mentor or just those who are in their first year?
- Is it beneficial to have more than one mentor?
- Do more years of experience make someone a better mentor than someone with less experience?

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What do I know about mentoring? Through college I was able to be apart of the student support services office labled as POWER. At Minot State University, this is offered to students who fit one of three criteria- learning difficulties, first generation college student, or financial aid recipent. Through this office I was exposed to many different Mentors- a dream for a college student seeking help- as well as being afforded the opportunity to mentor a fellow student myself. What I understand mentoring to be: A personal relationship built on the trust and understanding of two people with the shared goal of furthering both futures in social, business, educational, or emotional sections. After having an amazing co-teacher at one student-teacher placement, and a so-so one at another, I can better understand the importance of having not only an informed mentor, but one who actively engages in all aspects of teaching, forming, and learning through the partnership. After all, at one time or another "the student shall become the master."

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What do I want to know about mentoring:

In what aspects is a mentor-mentee relationship most effective to a new teacher- when does it stop being a crutch and start being a trampoline?

Being a specialist teacher, I wonder about mentorships provided between schools or systems. I have no parallel teacher in either school to help guide me in my teaching methods that are content specific, so how and when could I become a mentor?

When does age stop being an issue? I've found with some relationships it's hard being seen as the 'younger' teacher when I'm trying to actively help others learn about new methods/technology/teaching styles.

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Mentoring is critical to new teacher success.
Mentoring is NOT hovering or being bossy about how to do things.
Mentoring is being a resource.
Mentoring is listening.
Mentoring is being a friend.
Mentoring is like being a reminder sticky note on the side of your desk.
Mentoring is not about changing someones teaching style.
Mentoring is about giving constructive feedback so that the new teacher can make changes to their current practice.
Mentoring is making sure the new teacher has access to and help understanding the larger components of teaching, like standards, state requirements, district rules and regs.
Mentoring is a sounding board for ideas, parent issues, peer issues, and dealing with administration in confidence.

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Is there a mentoring checklist?  I like lists, they help me organize what I do.
Where should I stop and administration start?  Is there a line?
How can we make sure mentoring doesn't just stop after year one?  You are a new teacher for a few years really...how can we continue to support our new teachers beyond year one.
If a mentoring relationship isn't clicking, because people are ALL different, how can we restructure to a different mentor without damaging a relationship. Is it appropriate?

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I learned that I need to be more organized when working with my mentee. I need to schedule meetings at least a week ahead of time and have an outline or log of what we will discuss.  There may be times when we have to leave the log and I will just have to listen and help my mentee be more resilient and help them with their emotions.  I also need to find a library of resources that can help both my mentee and myself when we need to find a solution to a problem. We do have a small one on our website
You have made one available to us during this class. Can  we  access it even when we are not taking the class? I now have new ways in which to help me be resilient.  The steps to getting through difficult emotions is one of them.  Finally, I know that there are teachers that can help me in my building and I am going to go to them for help.

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I would like to know how to handle those very difficult new teachers. Is there resources or examples somewhere that I could look up what I need to do. The scenarios you gave us were good, but it led me to think there could be many more difficult situations that we may have to handle. I would like any other resources that are available to browse on my own time.

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I learned a lot of useful tips when it comes to taking care of yourself and being a good mentor. Make sure you are taking care of you. Get enough rest, exercise, eat healthy, and find time for play. If you don't take care of yourself, everything else will eventually feel like it is starting to crumble. Also, try your best to focus on the bright spots. Our brains are quick to process the negativity in our life. By focusing on the bright spots we can help ourselves become more positive and more resilient.

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I would be interested in learning more about mentoring teachers who are unwilling to change their ways.  Education is always changing and so are the kids we are teaching.  How can we help each other out while staying on top of this constant change?

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What have I learned through this class? It is an interesting question, as I feel I've developed in many ways. Understanding the importance of building community with those around us, the importance of being prepared and ready to help new teachers, building our own resiliency so we can lead by example... the list goes on!

Parts that stick out for me from our book and course work include: clear communication as an aid in truly understanding what we are saying, listening to, and absorbing information. Looking for the bright spots is harder because of BRAIN SCIENCE and hard-wired neurons, not just attitudes. How we see the struggles and challenges is a CHOICE. We can learn from ANY situation as long as we are willing to put in the work.

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I learned that mentoring is more than going over upcoming events. It is using mentor language that shows you are truly listening and are there to help. At our school we are fortunate to have common planning time twice a week. If your school does not have this, it would be important to set up a schedule when to regularly meet. Having a plan and keeping a log is essential when meeting with your mentee. Also, to be a good mentor, you have to be sure to take care of yourself. Be resilient!

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I know the video said it would become easier as you used it more, but I would have liked to have had practiced or role played using the different types of mentor language with others before using it with my mentee. I would like to appear confident that I know what I am doing. This was one thing I did not like about taking an online class. I would also like additional tips for dealing with challenging new mentees. In the various scenarios, what other members in this class wrote was helpful, but at the same time I was looking for more. Maybe a "by the book" answer.

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This class gave me a lot of insight into the world of mentoring.  I now know how important it is to develop a trusting relationship with a mentee.  I had never given the actual relationship much thought before.  I was always focusing on the information that I needed to get through.  I also learned that I am not evaluating my mentee.  I am supporting, guiding, and encouraging him/her to recognize and achieve his/her potential.
Furthermore, I now recognize the importance of balancing work and home.  I need to remember that it is necessary to also take care of myself if I am going to be any good to anyone else.  I still have a long way to go but I believe that I have taken the first steps to I need to take to get there!

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I would like to know more about how to overcome differences in teaching styles between a mentor and a mentee. I have always thought that I am a very open person. However, my student teacher last year had a very different teaching style and I struggled to provide support and encouragement when I wouldn't do things the way that he would.

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I learned a lot of skills that can help me take a more positive attitude towards life, become more resilient, adjust to change, and control my emotions. These were just a few examples of what I have learned. By implementing the skills learned in this class, I can improve my relationship with my colleagues, my mentees, and my students. By making simple changes, we can change the complete dynamic of the classroom. I also learned the importance of having a balance between work and home. In order to be truly happy within the work environment, we need to be happy with ourselves and our home environment. Having a healthy support system is something that helps us balance what we need to do.