Flourishing at School Mentoring early career teachers - with Dr. Carol Radford
Apr 26, 2023
Dr. Carol Radford, founder of Mentoring in Action and author of Teaching With Light, discusses the pivotal role of mentoring novice teachers. She highlights the necessity of integrating well-being practices, such as yoga and mindfulness, to combat burnout. Carol also shares innovative approaches to problem-solving in education, emphasizing collaboration. Additionally, she underlines the importance of fostering a shared language among educators to build resilience and create inclusive classroom environments that reflect student identities.
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Overlooking Stakeholders
- Carol Radford focused on mentor training and overlooked other stakeholders' perspectives, like budget concerns.
- This oversight made it difficult to integrate mentoring programs effectively within districts.
Framing Mentoring's Value
- Frame mentoring's value in terms of stakeholder priorities, such as teacher retention and budget savings.
- Use language that resonates with their concerns, like "saving money."
Common Language in Mentoring
- Aligning mentoring with district standards and evaluation language helps novice teachers understand expectations and get rehired.
- Using a common language bridges communication gaps between mentors, mentees, and stakeholders.
