#wischat Archive
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Sunday October 30, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome back for the latest edition of . Tonight's topic is Mentorship In Education. I hope that you'll consider joining us tonight.
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We will be following a Q1, Q2 ... A1, A2 format tonight. Remember to include in all of your tweets.
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Please begin by introducing yourself and let us know where you are joining us from tonight.
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John Gunnell, middle school Principal from Baraboo, Wisconsin. Suffering another Packer loss, hoping for an Indians win tonight.
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Q1: Does your school and/or district have a formal mentoring program? If so, please describe it.
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Sharin Tebo, AP from Area (Waukesha) joining tonight.
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- thanks for joining in tonight on
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Hello
I'm Brant.
MS Principal from Wyoming
Sorry I'm late. Just finishing dinner with the fam :)
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A1: We have had a mentoring program here for more than ten years. It has changed with the times.
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a1: to my knowledge, no. Our school has reader mentor program, Coaches provided for our Admins. but no district-wide mentor prog.
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A1: We have a 3 yr new staff induction program. It starts with large district training, and ends up with more building level stuff.
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At one time all new teachers were assigned an individual mentor. Now we have building level mentors.
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Q2: How are mentors selected in your district? Are mentors paid? What are their primary responsibilities?
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Sounds similar to our approach. Ours pair with a mentor from their content area. https://t.co/KkuNIbIDWf
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At one time all new teachers were assigned an individual mentor. Now we have building level mentors.
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a1: I think our ECs have taken on the role to provide JIT support to Ts
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A2: In Green Bay, we had a new teacher mentor coord. but I doubt that still exists district-wide.
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A2: Building admin select our mentors and I believe we offer a stipend. Most of the training takes place outside school hours.
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A2: There is an application and selection process for mentors. They are paid a stipend. There are quite a few responsibilities.
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A2: Mentors/mentees attend coordinated trainings. Trainings occur both within and outside of the contract day.
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Q3: Who are/were the mentors that had the greatest influence on your life and/or career?
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It is a pretty big job, especially early. But, critical if you are to retain those high caliber Ts. https://t.co/494DHVwdn4
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A2: There is an application and selection process for mentors. They are paid a stipend. There are quite a few responsibilities.
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A3: I didn't really have a mentoring program like we offer today. But I had some fantastic coaches who took me under their wing.
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A3: We did not have a formal mentoring program in place when I first entered the profession. My mentor was a teaching colleague.
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A3: My former Tech Director was a key player in shaping me when I was in GBAPS
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I have many mentors: , to at , ChuckSurack at .
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A3: My mentor was Sue Gogue, a fellow teacher, who remained an inspiration and a close friend throughout my educational career.
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I also learned a lot from my Principal and my Superintendent, as well as some administrators I worked under.
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Same here. I have been blessed with some fantastic Admin and Sups. https://t.co/RUVUyZaFi7
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I also learned a lot from my Principal and my Superintendent, as well as some administrators I worked under.
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A3: I learned quite a big through coaching basketball and baseball that has served me well in my current role.
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Educators need mentors outside of education. It builds empathy when dealing with busy parents/families.
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I never thought of it this way. Interesting idea. Give me an example... https://t.co/PemQfdRH17
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Educators need mentors outside of education. It builds empathy when dealing with busy parents/families.
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Q4: What are some of the main characteristics that you look for and/or value in an effective mentor?
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A4: I think experience is huge, but I also think there needs to be that potential connection between the two personalities.
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a3 but I love the idea of coaches no matter how long u have been I education
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- I've learned quite a bit from local business people, clergy and parents of students I've had.
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a4 someone that listens guides allows me to learn from my mistakes
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Business leaders, church pastors, youth leaders, nonprofit directors, etc. We all impact our companies.
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A4: Mentors should be honest, they should offer actionable feedback and they should be invested in the success of their mentee.
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How is a mentor different than a coach?
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Outside of the school building, life moves like the speed of light.
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If it was not for corps, business owners, etc. - schools would not exist. We can't all be teachers.
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MS & HS teachers typically have 180+ students in pub schools. Community mentors can reach kids more effectively.
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Q5: How has technology changed the Mentorship landscape?
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A5: It has really made the world so small. Heck, I could let be a mentor for a new hire next year if he was interested
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Q5: Mentorship can be obtained in many places. I learn quite a bit from my PLN on Twitter, most of whom I've never met.
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A5: Technology can allow people to access "experts" and resources more freely than ten years ago. The tools are there.
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I don't really think there is a difference I want 2 say coach is a experience mentor
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Technology allows educators the opportunity to connect with one another and learn from one another.
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Sometimes it is easier to connect via technology than it is to carve out time for a face to face meeting.
https://t.co/buFp1j2qyc
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Technology allows educators the opportunity to connect with one another and learn from one another.
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From a business perspective, schools can leverage technology to provide both better/cheaper job embedded professional development.
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a5 Google hangout allowed meetings outside class swivl slowed freedom to video tape lessons & mentor coach watch reflect
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Our elementary schools have purchased some swivls. How are you liking yours?
https://t.co/jd0rDpgXhG
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a5 Google hangout allowed meetings outside class swivl slowed freedom to video tape lessons & mentor coach watch reflect
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a5 absolutely I have learn more from my Twitter pln than any class or degree
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the access to amazing educators resources is unlimited love my pln !
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Regional Edcamps and/or targeted PD could provide a more cost effective means of improving teaching practice.
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I need some expert advice from a superintendent/school leader.
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A5: Conferences are costly. There are more cost effective ways to do more with less. It starts with thinking differently about PD.
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Q6: What is the best professional advice that you have ever received?
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We are trying to take better advantace of monthly staff meetings by providing breakout P/D.
https://t.co/2c2Uzc7OxK
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A5: Conferences are costly. There are more cost effective ways to do more with less. It starts with thinking differently about PD.
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love it super easy 2 use the mic is amazing & Ts like recording vs having someone there
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- There is a Rural Ed chat. I might suggest starting with
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a5 absolutely in district & out book studies, PLC
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A6: The best advice I ever received was to be true. Be who you are, share who you are. Focus on the things you believe matter most.
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A6: The best advice I ever relieved was to focus on people. put kids first/then adults. Treat everyone with respect.
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A6: Having a tough time with this one. I've received so much good advice over the years....
Be a man built for others
