The Power of Principled, Collaborative Relationships

Abstract

Mentoring relationships are essential to the long-term success of new teachers.  Successful mentoring relationships must focus on the personal growth and development of both mentor and mentee within the context of a servant-leadership model. Rewarding and beneficial mentorships are the result of careful planning from the beginning, with open discussions about the purpose and frequency of meetings, goals for the relationship, periodic assessments of the effectiveness of the relationship, and plans to implement adjustments when needed