If the author was to pinpoint her greatest passion as an educator, it would be that of mentoring teachers. Everyone knows the statistics of how many new teachers leave the profession after just a few years and that one of the factors in retaining them lies in the value of a quality mentor. Looking back, the author realizes that educators' first opportunity to mentor a new teacher is by making connections with their current students. In this article, she offers advice, based on her own experiences and growth.