Mentor Course-How Much Do You Know about the Mentor Program?

The Kenton Mentor Program was originally created to impress other districts with how awesome Kenton is....

• True

• False

In which year did a group of teachers approach the district leaders with an idea to start up an innovative new program to support new teachers as they work towards tenture?

• 1975

• 2001

• 1989

• 1995

All new teachers are entitled to a mentor regardless of their position status, so full time and part time.

• True

• False

Will a mentor only work with teachers in their own tenure area (so a science teacher with a science teacher)?

• Yes

• No

What are the first year and second year teachers referred to in the mentor handbook?

• Part 1 and Part 2

• First half and second half

• Act 1 and Act 2

• Phase 1 and Phase 2

Who is encouraged to apply for a job as a mentor?

• A tenured teacher with good communication skills and who feels confident they have the skills and knowledge to support new teachers.

• A teacher at the end of his or her career that is ready to retire.

• A teacher that cannot get along with his principal and is trying to get out of his building.

• A teacher that loves everybody but has a hard time with tough conversations.

How long do you mentor for in a cycle?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

Who does the mentor report to at least 4 times a year?

• The principal

• The Mentor Policy Board

• The superintendent

• The mentee's parents

Which of these qualities is important in being a mentor?

• Strong communication skills

• Flexibility

• Resourceful

• All of the above

Once you are done with your three year mentor cycle, you are able to reapply after how many year(s) in the classroom?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5