Mentor Teacher
What Is the Role of a Mentor Teacher?
Mentor Teachers play a vital and multifaceted role in shaping the future of education. At Kent State University, we recognize the importance of their contribution in guiding student teachers through one of the most critical phases of their preparation.
Serving as both mentor and evaluator, the Mentor Teacher helps student teachers grow professionally by:
Providing ongoing feedback on instructional practices and classroom management
Modeling effective teaching strategies and professional behavior
Evaluating teaching performance and professional dispositions
Supporting the integration of student teachers into the school community
Encouraging creativity and innovation while sharing the wisdom of experience
Mentor Teachers are instrumental in helping student teachers build confidence, competence, and a strong foundation for success in the classroom.
Kent State University is deeply grateful to the dedicated educators who serve in this role and help implement the final, transformative step of our teacher preparation program.
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Mentor Teacher Guideline (pdf)
Mentor Teacher Testimonials
"As a forever Flash 鈥�99 & 鈥�03, it is my pleasure to give back what was once given to me. Serving as a mentor teacher fills me with pride and purpose鈥攎y soul is buoyed with hope for the future each time I work with a student teacher."
鈥� Jennifer Bruzda, Barberton Intermediate School
馃檵鈥嶁檧锔� Interested in Becoming a Mentor Teacher?
We鈥檙e always looking for passionate educators who are eager to support and inspire the next generation of teachers. Mentor Teachers play a vital role in shaping the student teaching experience and contributing to the future of the profession.
If you're interested in becoming a Mentor Teacher, please reach out to our Clinical Experience Placement Specialists:
馃搶 Contact Information
Seairra Sanders
Field Placements Specialist
馃摓 330-672-0542
鉁夛笍 ssander1@kent.edu
Sherry Cundra
Student Teaching Placements Specialist
馃摓 330-672-0535
鉁夛笍 scundra@kent.edu
Program-Specific Mentor Teacher Information
Early Childhood BLK 1
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Early Childhood Education BLK 4
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Early Childhood Education BLK 5
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Early Childhood BLK 1
Middle Childhood Education
| MCED MENTOR TEACHER (PDF) |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Art Education | |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Deaf Education | Deaf Education Mentors (pdf) |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Adolescent and Adult Education | |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Health Education | Health Education Mentors (pdf) |
Early Childhood BLK 1 MAT/SEED | MAT SEED Mentors (pdf) |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Music Education | |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Physical Education and Health & Physical Education | PE and HPE Mentors (pdf) |
Early Childhood BLK 1 Special Education |
