I personally think that this is a fabulous idea:) I think that new teachers shouldn't be compared to a teacher who has been there years before her; obviously the new teachers doesn't quite have the experience the other does and therefore, she should not be as experienced either. I think a lot of stress is put on teachers and the complainers don't make our job any easier. Mentors are a great idea because basically the teachers who will offer to do this, want to so, we won't be getting an grouchy old ladies who will be hard of us. In a few years, I will be a new teacher and I would really appreciate a teacher to, not give me things or do my job for me but, to help me out and give suggestions as to what worked for them and what didn't.