Reflect: What from the TedX video caused you to think more deeply about becoming a mentor? I've already had the privilege of being a mentor in our district. The video reinforced my previous beliefs of meeting face to face, planning out topics to discuss with intention and spending quality time together. When I first became a mentor, I had a whole plan of what we would cover. Thankfully I quickly realized you need to find out what your colleague needs to know more about. Much like the TEDx Talk said, they need to lead your discussions. Finding out what they need for support is as important, if not more important, than your agenda you need to share.
Reflect: From the Self-Assessment Inventory, what stands out the most about the questions and your answers? I have many years in this district and I have worked in the classrooms with some of the best teachers in our area. Working with these people has shaped me through the years. Depending on the support that our new colleagues need, I have a repertoire to pull from. This also includes current work with new teachers I have co-taught with. As teachers we are constantly evolving. Reflect: What do you believe you might need help with as a mentor in our school district? Understanding what the new expectations are from our new administration for the mentor program. If it is in alignment with this TEDx Talk, that will be easy to accomplish.
Joelle Loughrey