It was a delight to read through this book by Kimberly Strike. Each chapter is concise with so many practical ideas. The workbook format makes it easy to use and stimulates candid conversations between the mentor and mentee. I find that I can use the ideas presented to even assist veteran teachers in goal setting and reflection. It is so important for all of us to take reflection time seriously and grow from awareness to deeper insights. I highly recommend this book to colleagues.

Marybeth Zuhlke, principal, San Juan Diego School, Racine, WI

The book provides initial educators with a concrete, in-depth view of their first year in teaching; without knowing the title one might think it was Teaching 101. Having utilized Strike's assessment exercises with my school's mentoring program, I can whole-heartedly say that the workbook stimulates many profound and honest discussions between mentee and mentor as well as mentee to mentee.

Michelle Paris, principal, Messmer Preparatory Catholic School, Milwaukee, WI

With school districts investing time, energy and financial resources in hiring teachers, Strike's book provides a prescription and plan that makes teacher mentoring a resounding success. Concise and exact, this guide is a must for all school districts that need a cost-effective teacher mentoring program.

Raymond Kuper, superintendent, Union Ridge School, Harwood Heights, Illinois