Every teacher could benefit from a mentoring experience While there is no mentoring program in place in the school where I teach, I was lucky enough to be assigned to a grade level with two other experienced teachers who helped me immensely throughout the first year. I was thrilled to have someone to go to for advice or just to talk over the events of the day. I think every teacher, first year or seasoned, could benefit from such an experience. If such a group were to form in my school I would be one of the first to sign up. The least I can do is to pass on the favor to another first year teacher.
Most teachers remember their first year of teaching as months filled with stress and high anxiety.
I almost didn't make it.