1. Reflect: What from the TEDx video caused you to think more deeply about becoming a mentor?
I really connected with the idea of “handing off the baton.” I’ve always believed in paying it forward, and mentoring feels like a natural way to do that. While I’ve helped and supported others informally in the past, this would be my first time mentoring another teacher. Thinking about how much I’ve learned from my own mentors and colleagues over the years, I’d love to give back by sharing what I’ve learned and helping someone else grow in their teaching journey.
2. From the Self-Assessment Inventory, what stands out the most about the questions and your answers?
The part that stood out most was the importance of listening first and talking second. It’s easy to jump in with advice, but I’ve learned that listening carefully helps me understand what someone really needs and it can help me to better understand their perspective.
3. What do you believe you might need help with as a mentor in our school district?
Honestly, the biggest thing I’ll need is time—time to really get to know my mentee, to plan together, to reflect on lessons, and to observe and give feedback. Building a strong mentoring relationship takes time, and I hope the district can support that so we’re actually building something meaningful.
I really connected with the idea of “handing off the baton.” I’ve always believed in paying it forward, and mentoring feels like a natural way to do that. While I’ve helped and supported others informally in the past, this would be my first time mentoring another teacher. Thinking about how much I’ve learned from my own mentors and colleagues over the years, I’d love to give back by sharing what I’ve learned and helping someone else grow in their teaching journey.
2. From the Self-Assessment Inventory, what stands out the most about the questions and your answers?
The part that stood out most was the importance of listening first and talking second. It’s easy to jump in with advice, but I’ve learned that listening carefully helps me understand what someone really needs and it can help me to better understand their perspective.
3. What do you believe you might need help with as a mentor in our school district?
Honestly, the biggest thing I’ll need is time—time to really get to know my mentee, to plan together, to reflect on lessons, and to observe and give feedback. Building a strong mentoring relationship takes time, and I hope the district can support that so we’re actually building something meaningful.