There are several ways of finding a mentor. School or District programs. Many schools and districts have their own programs specifically designed to help new teachers through the complex maze of negotiating their first year. These programs will often match you with a mentor with whom you will work with for the duration of the year, under specific guidelines. Check with your school or District office about the availability of such programs. Ask for help. If you don't simply "find" a mentor, or if your school or district doesn't offer a program for mentoring, you can always initiate the relationship yourself. Most experienced teachers are very willing and anxious to share their hard-earned expertise with new members of their profession. It can be a rewarding experience for both parties, often rejuvenating the experienced teacher with the fresh outlook of the novice and providing the novice with much-needed support and guidance in the process. As you get to know the faculty at your institution, it will be clear to you in a very short time which teachers might welcome such a relationship and which teachers you would like to learn from. Serendipidity. If you are lucky, you might "click" with the perfect personality at your school who is willing to help you and serve as your mentor. Both of you will desire the relationship and set your own parameters for making it work. Even if this happens to you, also consider following your District or school guidelines for working together. Online. Join organizations such as the National Education Association, or your own content area association. Check out the Teach in Florida website at www.TeachinFlorida.org. Florida has a vibrant online tele-mentoring program that allows veteran teachers to reach out to new teachers in need of advice support through email, discussion boards and chat rooms.