Ed Talk: Navigating a Mentor Teacher Partnership
Join us this spring for an interactive series of monthly virtual events helping you plan a path towards a career in education. Co-sponsored by the Willamette Education Service District and Salem-Keizer Public Schools, these free events are open to any individual interested in learning how to become a teacher.
Our February Ed Talk: Navigating a Mentor Teacher Partnership will feature Ashley Wildfang from the SC2V Regional Educators’ Network. She will share tips and strategies for building a partnership with your mentor teacher that ensures your ability to learn and grow.
Facilitators
Kimberly Casas, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Nic Hagemann, Teacher Pathway Navigator, WESD Grow Your Own
Date
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time
4:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Location
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Event Fee
Free
Objectives
- Explore the benefits of a student teacher/novice educator working with a mentor
- Learn strategies for forming and maintaining a supportive partnership with a mentor teacher
- Address potential challenges for a mentoring partnership
Agenda
4:30-4:45 Introduction and community builder
4:45-5:25 Presentation and discussion on funding teacher education with Ashley Wildfang from the SC2V Regional Educators’ Network
6:25-6:30 Questions and feedback
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for high school students, instructional assistants, and career changers interested in becoming a teacher in Oregon.
What Should Attendees Bring
Attendees should bring questions they have about student teaching and working in an active classroom.
List Of Future Dates
This is the second of four monthly virtual events occurring this Spring (2025). Scheduled in the late afternoon, the focus of each will be on a timely theme, prompting steps for interested participants to prepare for enrollment in teacher education. Other events include:
- College & Scholarship Essay Writing (1/14/25)- link to event recording
- The Tale of Two Young Teachers (April)
- Time and Stress Management/Self Care (May)
Additional Resources/Links/Google Drive
More information about this and future events in the series can be found at https://becomeanoregoneducator.org/, or by contacting the WESD GYO Teacher Pathway Navigator, Nic Hagemann, at nicholas.hagemann@wesd.org.
Link to WESD Webpage
https://www.wesd.org/gyo
If this event has closed or you have questions, please reach out to Nic Hagemann at nicholas.hagemann@wesd.org or Ela Achen ela.achen@wesd.org.
