Reimagining a Co-Constructed ST-MT-Supervisor Partnership Through Shared Positionality, Inquiry, and Meaning Making

Dr. Evelyn Young, Lecturer/Supervisor, UC Irvine

Mallory T. Comia, MAT Student at UC Irvine and Student Teacher at Santa Ana Unified School District

Eve Friske, Mentor Teacher, Irvine Unified School District

LeeAnn Saenz, MAT Student at UC Irvine and Student Teacher at Santa Ana Unified School District

Wendy Hammitt, Mentor Teacher, Santa Ana Unified School District

Michael Stern, MAT Student at UC Irvine and Student Teacher at Irvine Unified School District

In this workshop, we explore how to create authentic and collaborative student teacher-mentor teacher-university supervisor partnerships where: 1) we deconstruct the hierarchy of supervision so that observations are constructive rather than evaluative; 2) we create learning spaces where supervisors, mentor teachers, and student teachers co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess lessons in a critically reflective manner; and 3) universities and school partners engage in shared conversations and/or develop PD training on how to implement theories related to DEJI, healing centered engagement, talk moves, and UDL into practice. Workshop presenters consist of pre-service teachers and mentor teachers from Santa Ana Unified School District and Irvine Unified School District and a UCI supervisor. Participants are encouraged to share their own experiences and contribute to the discussion on how to promote equity and shared vision in ST-MT-supervisor partnerships.

Related Tools & Resources

Type	Resource
Audio (m4a)	Link to AUDIO only recording
Presentation Slides (PDF)	Presentation Slides
Handout (PDF)	Connecting the Student Teacher, Mentor Teacher, and Supervisor Model
Handout (PDF)	Tips on Paired Placements