A central tenet of clinical practice in teacher preparation is the mutual benefits realized by participants. For the PK-12 partner schools of Butler University’s College of Education, working with preservice teachers injects a spark of fresh energy in the building and compels mentor teachers to revisit their core beliefs as they answer questions and reflect with their interns. Says science teacher Abby Solstis of Shortridge High School, “It’s really good to get back and remember the things that I believe in.”

A central tenet of clinical practice in teacher preparation is the mutual benefits realized by participants. For the PK-12 partner schools of Butler University’s College of Education, working with preservice teachers injects a spark of fresh energy in the building and compels mentor teachers to revisit their core beliefs as they answer questions and reflect with their interns. Says science teacher Abby Solstis of Shortridge High School, “It’s really good to get back and remember the things that I believe in.” [less]