Mentor Teachers
Mentor teachers are classroom teachers who serve as school-based teacher educators supporting the professional learning of teacher candidates in UGA teacher education programs. They play a key role in our programs and students’ learning, whether they are supporting traditional or job-embedded teacher candidates.
Across our programs, mentor teachers host observations, teach model lessons, offer rigorous clinical coaching, and open their own classrooms to support teacher candidates engaged in practicum and clinical semester/student teaching experiences. UGA mentor teachers demonstrate intentional, responsive teaching, keen professional reflection, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning. The below sections offer a glimpse into the work of a mentor teacher while also celebrating the impact they have on teacher education and learning.
The links below provide mentor teachers with key policies and guidelines for their work with teacher candidates across a variety of placements.
The following resources provide mentor teachers with resources designed to assist in coaching teacher candidates as they build their pedagogical skills and practices.
Each program has specific guidelines and expectations for your work in the field, which are delineated in the handbooks below.
The Office of Clinical Practice offers various professional learning opportunities for mentor teachers working with UGA teacher candidates.
- 2025-26 Mentor teachers professional learning calendar (coming soon)
We are honored to work with exemplary mentor teachers and work to recognize them across the academic year.
2025 UGA Mentor Teacher of the Year
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