Giving a mentee specific and actionable feedback can be tough. Working in public education, with frequent teacher shortages and lifetime employment, can make it even harder. Enter Josh Starr, an influential voice in leadership in public education and current managing partner at the Center for Model School. Josh offers a unique blend of practical experience and strategic insights into mentoring and leadership within public education with a refreshing perspective on the impact of mentoring on teacher development and the building of leadership skills in educational settings.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Mastering Effective Mentorship: Uncover the secrets to nurturing and guiding educators for a more impactful teaching experience.


• The Art of Constructive Feedback: Learn powerful strategies for delivering feedback that fosters growth and improvement in education.


• Unleashing Teacher Development: Discover the profound impact of mentorship on the growth and success of educators.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:01:53 - The Role of Authenticity in Mentoring

00:06:13 - Mentorship Experiences and Feedback

00:10:35 - Challenges in Giving Feedback in Education

00:17:46 - Deficit Orientation in Education

00:21:20 - Supporting New Teachers

00:28:23 - Humility and Learning

00:31:54 - Challenges in Structured Environments

00:34:00 - Equity-Based Leadership 

Want to connect with or work with Joshua Starr to learn more? Find out more here!

Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-starr-248a1518/ 

His Book: Equity-Based Leadership: Leveraging Complexity to Transform School Systems

Two energetic entrepreneurs host a leadership podcast for those looking to connect more authentically with others and grow to their potential through mentoring.

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