Dr. Amanda Brueggeman shares insights from her research and experience with student-centered mentoring, a collaborative approach that keeps students at the heart of new teachers' learning. She explains how this philosophy contrasts with traditional mentoring methods and offers strategies for providing effective support that helps retain teachers in the profession.

• The number one reason teachers leave the profession is lack of support
• Traditional mentoring uses teacher-centered approaches while student-centered mentoring focuses on collaborative partnerships
• Asking strategic questions across different support categories (emotional, communication, instruction) is more effective than generic check-ins
• Both mentors and mentees can learn from each other in an effective mentoring relationship
• Mindset greatly impacts teaching practice, with growth-oriented teachers being more open to collaboration and innovation
• Time-blocking is an essential strategy for managing the many demands on educators' time

For resources and more information on student-centered mentoring, visit amandabrueggemann.com.

This episode is sponsored by ACBrueggeman Consulting: The Home for Student-Centered Mentoring and Educator Support.

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Episode 083: Mentoring That Matters with Dr. Amanda Brueggeman