1. WHAT IS A MENTOR AND HOW DO WE IDENTIFY MENTOR LEADERS?

2. A MENTOR CAN BE MANY THINGS TO SOMEONE INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING AS A LEADER: A mentor can be a teacher, a trainer, a coach, or a friendly colleague who wants someone else to be as successful as possible.

3. A mentor can provide guidance, advice, and counsel.

4. A mentor can be a source of strength and advocacy.

5. A mentor is a leader who creates new leadership.

6. IF YOU WANT TO FIND A GOOD MENTOR LEADER LOOK FOR A GREAT TEACHER OR ADMINISTRATOR WHO : Works well with adults Who makes sure learners learn and tend to try different teaching strategies to meet diverse learning styles Who often works well with both children and adults. Who can see what others bring to the leadership table and provides others with the opportunity to practice leadership from a place of strength

12. CYCLE OF COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES: OBSERVE, REFLECT, AND APPLY Apply Give instructive feedback, Ongoing affirmation & encouragement to reflect Observe Listen, respond w/empathy, notice & support, & seek information Reflect Use positive feedback, facilitate reflection, connections & interpretation