ATPE News

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying your holiday break.

Today, I want to share a recent column from ATPE News titled, "The Teacher Down the Hall: Mentorship Matters," written by our own ATPE Engagement & Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock. Andrea, who has experience as both a mentor and a mentee, highlights how important it is for mentoring relationships to not only support new teachers but also provide growth opportunities for established educators.

In the column, Andrea discusses how the field of education can benefit from fostering a stronger mentoring culture-one that supports both mentors and mentees. While frameworks for mentorship are already in place, there's definitely room for improvement in creating environments where mentorship thrives, elevating not only individual educators but the profession as a whole.

If you're a mentor, a mentee, or both, this article is a great read that highlights the vital role mentorship plays in our success and in shaping the future of education.

Check out the full article here, and let's continue the conversation on how we can enhance mentorship in our schools!

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David George
Managing Editor
Association of Texas Professional Educators
atpe.org | atpenews.org
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Thanks David! January is National Mentoring Month and I would love to hear from you about what makes a great mentor!

According to MENTOR, there are several dates throughout January that commemorate the month and are celebrated nationwide. Mark your calendars so you can join in (there's even downloadable graphics!):

• January 7, I Am a Mentor Day: A day for volunteer mentors to celebrate their role and reflect on the ways mentees have enhanced their world.
• January 17, International Mentoring Day: In honor of Muhammad Ali's birthday, join the international conversation on social media by using hashtags #MentoringDay and #MentoringMonth in your posts.
• January 29, #ThankYourMentorDay

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Andrea Hutlock
Engagement & Learning Specialist
ATPE Staff
"Engage, Educate, Empower!"
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-04-2025 01:09 PM
From: David George
Subject: Mentorship Matters

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying your holiday break.

Today, I want to share a recent column from ATPE News titled, "The Teacher Down the Hall: Mentorship Matters," written by our own ATPE Engagement & Learning Specialist Andrea Hutlock. Andrea, who has experience as both a mentor and a mentee, highlights how important it is for mentoring relationships to not only support new teachers but also provide growth opportunities for established educators.

In the column, Andrea discusses how the field of education can benefit from fostering a stronger mentoring culture-one that supports both mentors and mentees. While frameworks for mentorship are already in place, there's definitely room for improvement in creating environments where mentorship thrives, elevating not only individual educators but the profession as a whole.

If you're a mentor, a mentee, or both, this article is a great read that highlights the vital role mentorship plays in our success and in shaping the future of education.

Check out the full article here, and let's continue the conversation on how we can enhance mentorship in our schools!

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David George
Managing Editor
Association of Texas Professional Educators
atpe.org | atpenews.org
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