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.
Mentor Teacher Expectation (pdf)
Mentor Teacher Guideline (pdf)
Mentor Teacher Testimonials
"As a forever Flash ’99 & ’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—my soul is buoyed with hope for the future each time I work with a student teacher."
— Jennifer Bruzda, Barberton Intermediate School
🙋♀️ Interested in Becoming a Mentor Teacher?
We’re 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:
📌 Contact Information
Seairra Sanders
Field Placements Specialist
📞 330-672-0542
✉️ ssander1@kent.edu
Sherry Cundra
Student Teaching Placements Specialist
📞 330-672-0535
✉️ scundra@kent.edu
Program-Specific Mentor Teacher Information
Early Childhood BLK 1
| ECED BLOCK I (pdf) |
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Early Childhood Education BLK 4
| ECED BLOCK IV (PDF) |
Early Childhood Education BLK 5
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Middle Childhood Education
| MCED MENTOR TEACHER (PDF) |
| Art Education | |
| Deaf Education | Deaf Education Mentors (pdf) |
| Adolescent and Adult Education | ADED SPring 2025 Mentors (pdf) |
| Health Education | Health Education Mentors (pdf) |
| MAT/SEED | MAT SEED Mentors (pdf) |
| Music Education | MUED Mentors (pdf) |
| Physical Education and Health & Physical Education | PE and HPE Mentors (pdf) |
| Special Education | SPED Program Mentors (pdf) |