Mentor Program Participants

Dear Mentoring Program Participants: Welcome to your new school! The program seeks to support new teachers both professionally and personally in their efforts to become “high performing educators.” Research indicates that student achievement depends, in part, on constructing a school culture that fosters growth for students and staff alike. We believe that mentors and new teachers will learn and grow in this process. We recognize that new teachers will need different levels of support, according to their experience and certification status. The program may provide support to the following new teacher categories: 1) First year as a teacher of record 2) ACP teacher who holds a probationary certificate The mentor program is designed to help new teachers acclimate to their new surroundings in a smooth, systematic, non-stressful manner. It provides the new teacher with information and materials needed to increase their opportunities for success in the classroom during the first weeks of school. Participants receive assistance in planning for the new school year and receive ideas for positive classroom management and organization from veteran teachers. We wish you every success in your new teaching experience, and stand ready to assist you in any way we can. Please feel free to contact me for additional information and/or if you have questions or concerns. Sincerely, Johnesha Maxie Campus Induction Coordinator/Classroom Culture Specialist