“Having a mentor I think is something that I think that has been tremendously helpful. I’ve learned so many different things…such as different techniques I can use in the classroom.
If the teacher is confident in what she’s doing, then I feel that radiates to the children as well.”
– Lucia Delgado, 2nd grade teacher, Lázaro Cárdenas Elementary School, Chicago / pictured with Shalini Patel, Mentor, New Teacher Center