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ice relationship, has been found to be the Freehold Regional High School Dis- ing new staff with a safe sounding board
“one of the most important facilitative trict functions. Their efforts support the that enables them to grow as confident
elements in the operation of the pro- professional growth of their colleagues, professionals, start to take creative risks,
gram” Kochan et al., 2015, p. 97). both mentor and novice. In addition to and begin to develop a sense of cohe-
Each Induction Specialist serves as the helping the district retain quality staff sion, collegiality, and community with
school’s central hub — around which through their provisional phase and their new profession that will, hopefully,
the multi-layered mentoring program at beyond, Induction Specialists are provid- sustain them throughout their career.

References
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Ingersoll, R. M., & Strong, M. (2011). The Impact of Induction and Mentoring Programs for Beginning Teachers: A Critical
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Kochan, F., Searby, L., George, M. P., & Edge, J. M. (2015). Cultural Influences in Mentoring Endeavors: Applying the Cultural
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About the Author
Dr. Jennifer Sharp is the Director of Personnel with the Freehold Regional High School District where she
helps coordinate the district’s Mentoring Program and Aspiring Administrator Academy. A former middle
school social studies teacher, high school Assistant Principal and Principal, Dr. Sharp is now in her twenty-
sixth year in K-12 education in New Jersey. She is an avid supporter and advocate of teacher leadership.
Follow her on Twitter @Sharpie2470

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