On Teacher Mentoring

Amy Hetzner:

Every morning before their classes start at North Middle School in Menomonee Falls, teachers Becky Zimprich and Kristi Seston have a chance to catch up with each other.

Everything from instructional questions about how to handle specific issues with students to more technical inquiries about how to navigate the district's grading system is fodder for the discussions between the two. The fellow teachers of English language learners were paired up by the Menomonee Falls School District's mentoring program for Zimprich's first year teaching in the district.

"I find the mentoring program awesome," said Zimprich, who has 16 years teaching experience, mostly in elementary and technology education. "It doesn't matter if you're a new teacher or experienced teacher. It helps you acclimate to the school. It helps you acclimate to the district."

Menomonee Falls Superintendent Keith Marty is a consultant for the Madison school District's  "Strategic Planning Process".

Posted by jimz at December 28, 2009 11:30 AM
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