Run by Iowa educators, #IAedchat is on Twitter the first, second, and third Sundays each month at 8:00pm CST. We have added #IAedchat LIVE to the fourth Sunday of the month at 8:00pm CST. This will take place in Google Hangout on Air. We will share the invitation and link to #IAedchat LIVE each month.
To start us off tonight, give a shoutout or nod to someone who has mentored you in your educational journey, whether or not s/he had the title of “mentor”. #IAedChat
Hey, hey, hey, #iaedchat! Dave, teacher educator at @dordtcollege joining in for a bit. I have unit plans to grade tonight too…but I’m jumping in here for a break since I’m about halfway done. :-)
Hey #IAedChat peeps! Check out this brand new podcast from @Mrs_KFisher and @AnnaUpah! This one is on narratives with report cards! You won't be disappointed!
Hey, hey, hey, #iaedchat! Dave, teacher educator at @dordtcollege joining in for a bit. I have unit plans to grade tonight too…but I’m jumping in here for a break since I’m about halfway done. :-)
Honored to be part of the team. Always have admired the group we assemble here on Sunday nights. Every school you all work in benefits from your passion and presence! #iaedchat
Good evening! I am a pre-service educator studying in PA at @GroveCtyCollege However, I am actually from Minnesota! Excited to participate in this chat tonight! #iaedchat
Good evening everyone! I’m 5th grade teacher at @HanawaltHawks in Des Moines #iaedchat I’m looking forward to gaining more insight on the mentor-mentee relationship tonight!
I am a first grade teacher in Des Moines Public Schools and also serve as a mentor to two first year teachers! I am excited for tonight’s conversation! #IAedchat#DrakeEDL
A1: A partnership that helps each other grow - whether S to S, T to S, admin to T, or T to T, T to Parent, a commitment to growth by both parties makes the partnership effective. #IAedChat
A1: an effective relationship is honest & timely. I want feedback that will be constructive and help me grow as a teacher leader. It's important that mentees are receptive and mentors are honest in their timely feedback. #iaedchat
A1: An effective mentor/mentee relationship is a trusted conversation at its core. It is someone you can confide in and go to for advice as a mentee. #iaedchat#gccedu
A1 #IAedchat Consistency! If you agree to be a mentor, show up, be present! There is someone counting on you! Don’t let them down. It will do you both some good!
A1: the relationship needs to be respectful, you can have different opinions but still talk with each other about what’s best practice, encouragement from the mentor, trust so the mentee is able to vent sometimes but also listen to the mentor vent, it’s a friendship #iaedchat
A1: set clear goals for your time. Remain focused on them but flexible to address other issues. Have a timeline and do an “exit interview” Make sure to schedule follow up observations and meetings. #iaedchat
A good mentor and mentee relationship is also when the mentee can confide in their mentor about any issues going on in the classroom with students. #iaedchat
A1: A partnership that helps each other grow - whether S to S, T to S, admin to T, or T to T, T to Parent, a commitment to growth by both parties makes the partnership effective. #IAedChat
A1: An effective mentor/mentee relationship is a trusted conversation at its core. It is someone you can confide in and go to for advice as a mentee. #iaedchat#gccedu
A1: As a novice teacher, I wanted a mentor who was a knowledgable, caring colleague. I think mentor/mentee relationships are difference based on different circumstances. #iaedchat
A1: A mentor and a mentee should be open to learning from each other, and be able to communicate honestly because they trust that they have each others best interests at heart. #iaedchat
A1 The chance for both professionalsto share their ideas without worrying about being evaluated and have opportunities to make improvements as they go. #IAedChat
A1: The relationship is mutually beneficial. Mentor asks ?’s to help the mentee reflect, reframe, and re-energize. Mentee leverages the experience of the mentor but also pushes the mentor to grow. Open, honest, & vulnerable. #iaedchat
A1: sharing, trust, responsiveness... both parties play a role in sharing ideas and responding to new things that are learned. The trust grows as each person becomes more comfortable with the other #iaedchat
A1: An effective relationship has mutual respect and open communication. Mentee has to be willing to take input while the mentor has to be open to learning. #iaedchat
A1: It has to start with trust on both sides. From there vulnerability and a safe space to talk about successes, genuine struggles, and ways to get better. Safety is critical. #iaedchat
I agree. Learning is being vulnerable and admitting that one does not know all the answers. It is important for both people to have that mindset. #iaedchat
A1. Trust in the relationship! A willingness to learn and grow by both parties. Learning also requires listening and understanding by both parties as well! Communication and collaboration are essenyial for success! #iaedchat
Great addition with the timely feedback. Just as with our Ss, without timely feedback, it’s missing the mark for supporting continuous growth. #IAedChat
A1: an effective relationship is honest & timely. I want feedback that will be constructive and help me grow as a teacher leader. It's important that mentees are receptive and mentors are honest in their timely feedback. #iaedchat
Lots of folks mentioning respect, conversation, trust, listening, openness, and responsiveness. These definitely seem like the keys to effective mentorship. Any off-the-wall ideas? #iaedchat
Lots of folks mentioning respect, conversation, trust, listening, openness, and responsiveness. These definitely seem like the keys to effective mentorship. Any off-the-wall ideas? #iaedchat
Lots of folks mentioning respect, conversation, trust, listening, openness, and responsiveness. These definitely seem like the keys to effective mentorship. Any off-the-wall ideas? #iaedchat
I was just trying to figure out a way to articulate that. Those characteristics are important for any relationship, certainly not just mentor/mentee. What's special about that relationship? #iaedchat
Lots of folks mentioning respect, conversation, trust, listening, openness, and responsiveness. These definitely seem like the keys to effective mentorship. Any off-the-wall ideas? #iaedchat
A2 For both parties the most important quality is the ability to listen If Ts listen to each other a lot of quality conversations will develop #iaedchat
Lots of folks mentioning respect, conversation, trust, listening, openness, and responsiveness. These definitely seem like the keys to effective mentorship. Any off-the-wall ideas? #iaedchat
A2: Commitment to continuous growth; patience from both parties, giving and accepting of quality feedback; commitment to communication; foundation of trust. #IAedChat
A2: The most effective mentors I’ve ever had were the ones who were able to both criticize and encourage me at the same time. That’s a HARD road to walk, I think. #iaedchat
I couldn't agree more. I think about my relationship with my TeamMates mentee, and how it is about showing value and interest in what makes him tick (because not many do). It's not about me in that relationship. #iaedchat
A2: an effective mentor listens to new ideas, challenges thinking, pushes the new mentee and allows themselves to keep learning...the mentee feels comfortable enough to ask any question, even how to get the jam out of the printer #itshard#IAedChat
A2: Mentors who are able to deliver critical feedback with grace are essential. Those who guide and do not solve are also essential. Mentees must be learners. #iaedchat
A2: an effective mentor communicates frequently, finds what’s going right, provides direction for what could improved, listens, is patient has a positive and hopeful attitude. A mentee should mirror that attitude and put things in place to address improvement areas #iaedchat
A2 mentor-great storyteller that has adjusted the balance with experience, continuous learning, and respect mentee-willing to learn, take risks, ask questions, and share #iaedchat
A2: Most impactful traits are: integrity, honesty, growth-oriented, and empathetic. A mentor has to be present with their mentee and help them improve practice. That means being honest about performance but empathetic to support that growth, not tear it down. #iaedchat
I have learned as much from my mentees as I did from a "formal" mentor....this is partially due to my growth mindset at the specific times in my life. #iaedchat
I definitely get that. But I think criticism can be a positive thing too. Maybe “criticism” has a negative connotation. How about “critique” instead? #iaedchat
A2: A mentor needs to be positive, open-minded, willing to share their own successes and failures, and be able to build a mentee up when having self doubts! #IAedChat
A2: Mentors who are able to deliver critical feedback with grace are essential. Those who guide and do not solve are also essential. Mentees must be learners. #iaedchat
A2: the mentor admitting that they don’t have the answer and then teaching the mentee how to network and research. None of us have all the answers, if you think you do then you are making way more mistakes than you realize. #iaedchat
Feedback helps you grow. We all need critique. Harshness need not be part of it. In the same way that we provide our students with feedback, we don’t have to be harsh in the process. #iaedchat
A2: The mentor should be a resource to probe, praise, and practice with the mentee. A quality mentee should be willing to take feedback and be honest when they’re struggling. A well placed ? has the value of a thousand answers. #iaedchat
Phil from Iowa City checking in a little late.
A2: Both need to be committed to the relationship but it's important that a mentor is trustworthy and able to work to meet the needs of each individual mentee. #IAedChat
Fine line to walk, but so very important. I also think effective mentors are not afraid to see the mentee fail. Obviously they don't want them to, but they also realize it contributes to learning. #iaedchat
A2: the best quality of my mentor was patience! Even if I was just venting or totally messed up a lesson, she was flexible and kind. The best quality I see in mentees is risk-taking but also being able to reflect on constructive criticism well #iaedchat
Phil from Iowa City checking in a little late.
A2: Both need to be committed to the relationship but it's important that a mentor is trustworthy and able to work to meet the needs of each individual mentee. #IAedChat
A2- qualities include grace & trust from both sides. It's not easy sitting on either side of the table & we need to ensure we have strong relationships to build from. #iaedchat
A2 #IAedchat PASSIONATE! Great listener. Listens more than speaks! Non-verbal language is as powerful, if not more than verbal. Mentee must have a willingness to learn and grow. Both MUST be Vulnerable as well!
A1: Confidentiality between mentee and mentor, trust, honesty, and growth mindset are critical factors for a successful mentee/mentor relationship. #IAedChat
A2: A mentor needs to be positive, open-minded, willing to share their own successes and failures, and be able to build a mentee up when having self doubts! #IAedChat
A3 Being honest & open, sharing your story is not just of Ts When Ts make that a natural part of our life Ss see that & will develop that relationship w/Ts & peers #IAedchat
A3: One thing we’re doing at @dordtEDUC is emphasizing co-teaching in the student teaching internship. Both the mentor teacher and the intern can develop as professionals, and this has direct benefits for the students they teach. #iaedchat
A3: I think when the community and students see new teachers working with veteran teachers it shows that generation doesn’t matter and we can learn something from everyone...be open to learning and suggestions from others #iaedchat
A3. Two huge questions here.
in the community:
People see how Mentors treat their mentees. If this is a positive relationship the community notices....If this is an authoritarian/punitive relationship the community notices...
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A3. It is important for Ss to see teachers interacting with each other by observing different techniques and strategies in each other's classrooms. Mentors learning from mentees and vice versa. We need to model life long learning #iaedchat
The "find new goals" piece is so important. It's important as educators we are continuously looking for ways to grow professionally and meet the needs of those we are working with. #iaedchat
A3: Help your mentee get out and start meeting people and building relationships!! Have her workshop with your students or meet the parents helping on a committee you chair. The more the mentee is invested, the more likely they are to thrive! #iaedchat
A3: put students in leadership roles and teach them skills to help them interact positively with their peers- we currently run a leadership academy for some of our4th grade students to help develop them as leaders as they head in to 5th grade #iaedchat
A3: Mentorship is such a powerful tool! If students see positive mentor/mentee relationships between Ts, they are bound to understand that everyone can learn new things! #iaedchat
A3: Using the mentor/mentee setup can help build capacity among the Ss in a powerful way. Coaching Ss to help others that struggle with class concepts has proven to be a positive force in class. I've found at times the Ss could explain to others better than I could #iaedchat
A3- being transparent & sharing they why with adults, students, & community members. Educational spheres of influence are hard to break from, so it's important to be transparent with all involved. #iaedchat
#iaedchat A3 Student mentors are a powerful tool! Between grade levels students can encourage and empower each other in meaningful ways that a t can't always facilitate.
A3 @AnnaUpah has an interesting setup having a HS junior interning with her and then leading a group of 3rd graders become Maker Mentors for our building and district. Gives all parties a platform for their leadership #iaedchat
Q2: The most effective mentor I had was solution-focused, empathic and readily available when needed. Whenever an issue was discussed, she listened to understand my concern then suggested solutions. #IAedChat
A3: It is also an opportunity for the students and community to see the teaching staff united as one team. When teachers are seen collaborating together, there is something powerful sent out to all that we are in this together. #iaedchat
Q2: The most effective mentor I had was solution-focused, empathic and readily available when needed. Whenever an issue was discussed, she listened to understand my concern then suggested solutions. #IAedChat
A3: As a mentor I learn just as much from my mentee and he/she does me. Lrng from one another and collaborating is what we hope our Ss do - we model. #iaedchat
A3: It is also an opportunity for the students and community to see the teaching staff united as one team. When teachers are seen collaborating together, there is something powerful sent out to all that we are in this together. #iaedchat
A3 @AnnaUpah has an interesting setup having a HS junior interning with her and then leading a group of 3rd graders become Maker Mentors for our building and district. Gives all parties a platform for their leadership #iaedchat
A3: Mentorship is such a powerful tool! If students see positive mentor/mentee relationships between Ts, they are bound to understand that everyone can learn new things! #iaedchat
A3. Ss can be good mentors towards younger Ss in the communityin reading buddy programs. T can be mentors to work with Ss in developing programs! #iaedchat
A3: I always tell Ss that I don’t know everything. Just like them, I am learning everyday. I will share stories with Ss and Ts about my current learning and about past experiences to demonstrate a growth mindset. #iaedchat
Our job is to help our students learn and grow as students and people. So it's important for Ts to model continuous growth for students in the classroom and community. #IAedChat
A3: It is also an opportunity for the students and community to see the teaching staff united as one team. When teachers are seen collaborating together, there is something powerful sent out to all that we are in this together. #iaedchat
A3 The more examples students see of people helping each other the more willing they will be to take on the support and encouragement of others. This is how a culture develops and spreads. #iaedchat#ednav#schoolculture
A4 At any age or experience mentors cause you to think. Think about what is working, what needs tweaking Think about the different perspectives of teaching & how to truly grow as an educator #IAedchat
A4: Everyone needs a thought partner now and again to bounce things around with. We can all learn from one another and should be utilizing our best assets to help each other grow! #IAedChat
A4 having that mentor/mentee relationship allows you to put the quote “lifelong learner” into practice-accountability to stay relevant through reflection and feedback #iaedchat
A4: We are never "there" and can always continue to improve. A mentor is essential for all people to continue on their path toward continual growth. #iaedchat
A4: We are lifelong learners. We are constantly tweaking our style and need a trusted someone to bounce ideas off of! There is no perfection and a mentor helps make that OK! #IAedChat
A4: I have found as I get older, I know a whole lot about very little. There is always someone out there that knows something I do not. It would be a great disservice to my students if I did not keep myself as informed as possible to help them succeed. #iaedchat
A3 #IAedchat A journey of a million miles starts with the first step! The time mentors take to nurture others will hopefully be internalized by the mentee and therefore replicated throughout the community. Each of my AP’s has a S mentee in the district. Grow the process!
A4: Having a support in place is crucial to a young educator’s career. It is a safe person to share frustrations, successes, and potential ideas with. #IAedChat
A4: we always learn more from others- having someone to bounce ideas off of, affirm what you’re already doing, provide coaching and conversation regarding the work you do is a benefit to everyone! #iaedchat
A4: All educators have different areas where they can continue to learn and grow. Having people to talk to, share ideas with, and reflect on your practice are important to continued growth. #IAedChat
A4: a mentor is someone to look up to, someone to strive to be like, someone to open up to and learn from...I don’t care if they aren’t assigned, I seek mentors out constantly and feel like I’ve found that at #gwaea@THLibrariZen@townsleyaj@grogers1010@joshua_lyons#iaedchat
A4: As educators, we’re always growing. If not, it’s time for a new profession. Growing means being vulnerable and open to feedback. Even if it’s not a formal mentor role, we all have people we depend on or look to. #iaedchat
A4 None of us are above or beyond receiving advice & continued learning. A mentor at any age or stage keeps us challenged, learning and accountable. Those who have been mentored well go on to be the best mentors too! #iaedchat#ednav#mentors
A4- we all need to be pushed, guided, & supported as we try to continually better ourselves for students. We'll never be "done" learning. Having a mentor relationship gives solid ground for continuous growth & great support. Mentors are crucial!! #iaedchat
A4: More than ever, we need one another...to do better, to be better. More than ever, we need one another...for perspective, for growth, for support. We should strive to be better not to be better than another, but to be better for one another.
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A4.. Having a mentor at any point in one's career is important. We should also be pushing to learn something new...building up ourskills and learning new ones. #iaedchat
A4: Everyone needs support and guidance! It’s crucial to work with individuals that know our strengths and weaknesses to be vulnerable and honest about our practices. #iaedchat
A4. It's having that person that you can go to, and talk with about anything! Whether professional, goal oriented, education, trainings, just advice in general. #iaedchat#iaedchat
You bring up a good point. It doesn’t matter if it’s assigned…. But you can learn a lot from a tribe you find. Thanks for being part of my thought tribe! #IAedChat
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@DyanSundermeyer, @THLibrariZen, @grogers1010, @joshua_lyons
Ah, friends, I told myself I’d get back to unit plans at 8:30…gotta run. Thanks for the chat, the encouragement, the pick-me-up. Teach well, all! #iaedchat
A4 having that mentor/mentee relationship allows you to put the quote “lifelong learner” into practice-accountability to stay relevant through reflection and feedback #iaedchat
Ah, friends, I told myself I’d get back to unit plans at 8:30…gotta run. Thanks for the chat, the encouragement, the pick-me-up. Teach well, all! #iaedchat
At a Leadership conf. the speaker shared his "wall of mentors." He was an experienced teacher but had so many ppl he sought inspiration and guidance from. He created a bulletin board with a picture of each person. We all need mentors. #iaedchat
I skipped 2-4 but a5: let’s get past the thought you are done needing a support system after 2 years of mentoring. It’s LIFE LONG people. #youcantgetridofmementor#imamess#IAedChat
A5: All instructional coaches/mentors have a coach/mentor. We all can share and show how we are supporting, what we are working on, our journey that includes what did not work/what did. #iaedchat
A5 Admins should encourage every teacher to have a mentor relationship The more Ts that work the process & grow the less the stigma will hang out there #IAedchat
A5: show them real world examples of mentors and mentees, everyone learns from the people they surround themselves with #gocubsgo#flythewtoday#iaedchat
A5- great question. We will need a few brave "pro" teachers to step forward and speak about their mentor relationships & the benefits to staff. Could do the same with students & student leaders to help flip the perception. #iaedchat
A5: Showing that mentorship is a way for every person to grow on both sides! This could be through modeling or just getting the word out there. #iaedchat
A5: I think if the current mentor-mentee structure was really built up and highlighted, other teachers would want in! If they saw all of the greatness, and could seek out a mentor they respect...awesome things would happen! #iaedchat
A5: I think it takes courage from a veteran teacher to say, "I don't know how to do xyz. I need help." Modeling to others that mentorship is a collective practice instead of an intervention will help remove the stigma. #iaedchat
A5 keep taking your relationships deeper so you can pull out other’s strengths-building capacity helps strengthen collaboration and motivation #iaedchat
A5: As a leader, highlight who my mentors are. Who do I look to for ideas, guidance, advice, or positive energy? Showcase that it’s not a sign of weakness or ineffectiveness to have a critical friend who can push you. #iaedchat
A5: At building meetings we need to celebrate the work people are doing with instructional coaches on a volunteer basis. Make it loud and make it proud! #iaedchat
A5. To get around that stigma, we all need to get out of our classrooms and learn from colleagues. Observe others teach. Listen to each other, Ask for help from other Ts. #iaedchat
A5: Lead by example; talk about your mentors, post your goals outside your classroom, be vulnerable, model that learning is a process, coteach, ask for help when you need it #iaedchat
A5 Not only do we need mentors we need educator heroes as well. All teachers need to be aspiring to something greater-if teachers aren’t, how can they expect their students to. #iaedchat
Share your experiences with a mentor/coach with your colleagues. People are more willing to be coached and reflective when they can see and experience the value in the relationship. #IAedChat
A5. Sometimes, it just happens either through school, college, etc. You could be working on a project with someone and they become your mentor! Those people are the most valuable assests! #iaedchat
My word for Mentorship is "coaching"
As a coach @ BVU I said "we cannot yell our kids into caring more" authoritarian leadership leads to our people doing the minimum...coaching and mentoring leads to limitless growth. #iaedchat
#iaedchat I've seen so many people's growth stunted because of being thrust into roles of power & responsibility before they were ready... Without a solid mentor to guide them, this ultimately hurts that individual & those under his care bc he believes he has nothing to learn.
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Q5: We have to be willing to practice the things we preach to our students about mindset and growth in our classrooms also with our colleagues in the the conference room.
A5: Share with others how the support helped push you as an educator. I love working with @THLibrariZen and appreciate her support and feedback. #IAedChat
Thanks @townsleyaj for reminding me about #iaedchat tonight! What a fun group! Ask @franmcveigh I need reminders about the day/time often, I don’t pay attention to that! She reminds me of #g2great weekly, another awesome one if you don’t already join! Thursdays at 7, I think Ha!
A6: Time to collaborate. If the time is not a priority either from the individuals or the organization, it is going to be a rough go of things. Systemic focus and prioritization of growing effective educators. #iaedchat
A6: Sometimes life can just really get in the way of relationships. Events can often take a toll on you. Outside of that, a break in trust or communication can truly hurt it. #iaedchat
Professional discourse! This doesn’t mean we have to always agree with each other… but find a person or people you can have dialogue with to learn and grow! #IAedChat
A6: To me, this all comes down to communication and expectation. Important to talk often to make sure each party is on the same page and working toward a common vision. #iaedchat
A6 what culture do you reside in? Risk-takers? Cheerleaders? Energy Drainers? If you have a culture of jealousy, these relationships are hard to come by. If you have a culture of learning and support you can move mountains because you work together! #iaedchat
A6 Curiosity/growth both the mentor and mentee need to hold onto the idea that mentors don’t hold all the answers. If the mentor stops growing the mentee gets stuck in the past by default. #iaedchat
A6: if the mentor runs and tells the administrator/other colleagues about all of the conversations, that breaks the trust and makes it hard to come back from...#iaedchat
#iaedchat A6 Trust and communication still play a key role. Outside influences such as: gossip, peer interactions, and self-dount can be overcome by a strong connection.
A6 Curiosity/growth both the mentor and mentee need to hold onto the idea that mentors don’t hold all the answers. If the mentor stops growing the mentee gets stuck in the past by default. #iaedchat
A6: Doubt is insidious. If either party doubts the integrity or intentions of the other, it can be very difficult to maintain a collaborative, working relationship. This is why communication and modeling are critical pieces in mentoring #iaedchat
A6- trust for sure. Taking risks, being transparent, & vulnerable are very difficult things to do anyway, so we have to make sure the relationship & trust is there and stays in order to have effective mentor/mentee relationships. #iaedchat
A6: if the mentor runs and tells the administrator/other colleagues about all of the conversations, that breaks the trust and makes it hard to come back from...#iaedchat
A6 what culture do you reside in? Risk-takers? Cheerleaders? Energy Drainers? If you have a culture of jealousy, these relationships are hard to come by. If you have a culture of learning and support you can move mountains because you work together! #iaedchat
#IAedChat A6: We need to promote a culture that is about everyone getting better. Keep expanding our reach and valuing the time we have for collaboration and targeted learning.
A7: Modeling the practice. Letting staff members know that I have and rely on my mentor to push me in an effort to get better. Continue to create an environment that is safe to allow this work to happen. #iaedchat
A7: I'm a freshman in college, and recently I actually talked to an upperclassman I really admire about starting a mentor/mentee partnership. We are sitting down tomorrow night to start! #iaedchat
A7: We used to have mentor teachers in our TLC program, but after this year, they are no longer. All new teachers have mentors. Many continue the relationship after the required 2 years. #iaedchat
A7: We’re looking at a new teacher committee, comprised of 3 veteran teachers who have skill strengths in different areas- classroom mgmt., planning, pedagogy. Also the counselor and bldg. secretary to help w/behavior and organization. #iaedchat
A7: for me it is time. I am stretched between so many Ts and then someone higher up calls a mandatory last min meeting so I have to cancel with a T. I hate it every time it happens. #iaedchat
#iaedchat A7 I'd love to see my school take on a culture that embraces innovation and celebrates everyone's successes, no matter how big or small. We're all in this together! 🌍
Got to hop out a little early to go put wood on the fire.... (yes I know its April but it is still snowing so the wood boiler is still running!) Thanks @townsleyaj & @danpbutler for another great #iaedchat
A7: I am currently spending more time observing other Ts in their classes and asking questions then I have ever done in the past. Those conversations have allowed me the opportunity to learn how others help Ss learn #iaedchat
A7 be loud and proud of all the great things I see from others! Never stop learning how to improve my craft. Seek out others learn from and to join in on their journey. #iaedchat
Q7: I am wondering if the mentee could be more involved with choosing their mentor. Others may feel they can pick the best fit mentor but who knows what the mentee needs more than the mentee themselves? #iaedchat
A7: I’m a new teacher mentor to 2 different teachers.I take these relationships very seriously and make them as positive of an experience as possible! I also have discussions with colleagues about how much I enjoy this role to encourage others to find someone to mentor #iaedchat
A7: I just continue to nurture the fact that I’m constantly learning from others and hopefully I give them a thing or two once in awhile too so I guess just continuing to learn more and more from amazing educators in Iowa like @Mrs_KFisher#iaedchat
A7: I would like to see all teachers new to a building be given a mentor regardless of the number of years they’ve spent teaching. I went from a small school to a big school and WHOA!! So much change!! #iaedchat
A7: I would be interested in becoming a formal mentor in my building, but for the time being I would love to do more coteaching or intentionally start planning to implement that for next year! #iaedchat
A7 My afternoons are available for work with my mentees. I am in their rooms sometimes watching a lesson; other times there to meet w/ them. It's a priority for me to meet with each of them at least once if not twice a week. We also have a monthly after school mtg. #iaedchat
Thanks to tonight's participants and my partners in moderating @danpbutler and @duffysclassroom!
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Continue to build relationships with new educators and colleagues. Model what an effectively mentor/mentee relationship looks like and share with other the value in having one. #IAedChat
A7- I'd love to become a formal mentor in my building for new teachers. Right now I just do my best to check in constantly & offer supports, allow space for conversation, & share my own vulnerability with staff. #iaedchat
