Thought this might be a good thread to have, for myself and others. I'm planning to ask an ex-teacher to mentor me, and I wondered if anyone could offer some advice on the sorts of things you'd expect to do with a mentor. Taking into consideration that it varies from couple to couple, I'm not exactly sure what I would be asking him to do with me. Coffee, for me to ask him questions, or a more hands on approach, or? If you have, or have had a mentor, what do/did you do with them ? Also, if anyone has any advice on how to help me get the person I have in mind to mentor me, by all means, please chime in.
This seems sort of back asswards. If you're not sure what you want out of a mentor or what you would do with one, why are you pursuing this? Aside from being more clear yourself about what you want out of a mentor, give some thought to why anyone would just up and agree to "mentor" you. It's one thing to ask for a few minutes of someone's time for general advice, it's another to ask them to teach, advise, network, guide, develop, consult, etc to your benefit, for a lengthy period of time.
What field are you seeking somebody to mentor you in? I would choose somebody working in that arena. If you're going into teaching, or for general life, your former teacher is a good idea. A mentor should be somebody who helps you both personally and professionally. Good luck, sounds like you're aiming high!
There is a thread about good teachers and mentors. Try one of these first: http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=191281 antony