The Residency Lab
Mentorship Deep Dive (Session 1, Part 2: Mentorship Stances To Nurture Student Success) 2024-2025
During the second half of the first Mentorship-Focused Deep Dive session, Dr. Kirstin Northenscold presents the critical role of mentorship in teacher residency programs, with a focus on supporting resident teachers through asset-based, equitable practices. Drawing on research and a detailed case study, she highlights how centering residents’ funds of knowledge and intentionally addressing power dynamics can improve mentor-resident relationships and teacher retention. The session offers practical frameworks, reflection protocols, and strategies for residency leaders to strengthen mentorship, foster belonging, and build more sustainable and inclusive teacher preparation pathways.