'Uses metaphor to connect the reader in a personal way with the intricacies of mentoringùa powerful catalyst for reflection.'ùHal Portner, Educational Consultant'Sets the stage for the reader with a thoughtful, proactive context for carrying on the work of mentor.'ùTom Ganser, Director, Office of Field Experiences, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater'What the text does so well is enable mentors to deeply consider their role and how they live this role within their interactions with new teachers.'ùDebra Pitton, Associate Professor of Education, Gustavus Adolphus CollegeDeepen your mentoring practice with this innovative new approach!Effective mentoring requires planned and mindful attention to the ways in which one's knowledge, skills, and experience can be passed on to new teachers. Stressing the importance of deep reflection on one's mentoring practice, the award-winning authors offer eight models/metaphors that mentors can customize to meet the individual needs of their mentees. Proven strategies and real-life stories help teacher educators, trainers, and mentors to:Meet the diverse needs of mentor/mentee relationshipsDevelop helpful mentoring toolsContinue to reflect, learn, and grow as mentorsThis resource is sure to inspire critical conversation and fresh insights among all mentors committed to professional growth for themselves and their fellow teachers.

Diane Yendol-Hoppey is a professor of education and dean in the College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida. Prior to her appointment at the University of North Florida, she served as the associate dean of educator preparation and partnerships at the University of South Florida, director of the Benedum Collaborative at West Virginia University and taught for many years at the University of Florida where she was the evaluator of numerous district, state, and national professional development efforts. Before beginning her work in higher education, Diane spent 13 years as an elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania and Maryland. She holds a PhD in curriculum and instruction from The Pennsylvania State University. Diane's current work explores national and international research focusing on teacher education clinical practice, job-embedded professional learning, and teacher leadership. Diane received the AERA Division K Early Career Research Award for her ongoing commitment to researching innovative approaches to professional development. She has published six books and over 60 articles in professional journals.

Foreword by Jeffrey Glanz
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
1. Reflecting On Your Mentoring Practice: The Story of My Mother's Gravy
Why Is Mentoring So Important?
How Do You Enhance Your Mentoring Skills?
Why Is It Important to Be Reflective About One's Mentoring?
Chapter 1 Exercises
2. Exploring the Complexity of Mentoring: What it Takes to Be an Effective Mentor
Creating an Educative Mentoring Context
Guiding a Mentee's Professional Knowledge Development
Nurturing the Development of a Mentee's Professional Dispositions
Summary
Chapter 2 Exercises
3. Mentor as Story Weaver: The Case of Darby With Darby Claire Delane
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Story Weaver
A Glimpse of Darby, Esteban, and the Story Weaver Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
4. Mentor as Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast: The Case of Kevin With Kevin Berry
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast
A Glimpse of Kevin, Tina, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Joseph, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Margaret, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
A Glimpse of Kevin, Crystal, and the Jigsaw Puzzle Enthusiast Metaphor in Action
Summary
5. Mentor as Tailor: The Case of Robin With Jennifer Jacobs
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Tailor
A Glimpse of Robin, Diane, and the Tailor Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
6. Mentor as Coach: The Case of Tracy With Tracy Norman
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Coach
A Glimpse of Tracy, Jen, and the Coach Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
7. Mentor as Mirror: The Case of Claudia
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: A Mirror
A Glimpse of Claudia, Julia, and the Mirror Metaphor in Action
For Discussion
8. Mentor as Interior Designer: The Case of Paige With Angela Gregory
The Mentor
The Mentee
The Context
The Metaphor: An Interior Designer
A Glimpse of Paige, Yolanda, and the Interior Design Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discusson
9. Mentor as Real Estate Agent: The Case of Wesley
The Mentor
The Mentees
The Context
The Metaphor: A Real Estate Agent
A Glimpse of Wesley, His Mentees, and the Real Estate Agent Metaphor in Action
Summary
For Discussion
10. Reflecting on a Mentoring Practice: The Story of the Artist
Building a Mentor's Pedagogical Toolbox
How You Continue Learning and Growing as a Mentor
Chapter 10 Exercises
References
Index