New Educator Support
Welcome to Saint Paul Public Schools New Educator Support! We're here to help you succeed in your new role. This website has three main resources for you: the New Educator Orientation Guide gives you important information about our district and how things work here; Educator Support Pathways are personalized guides based on your job and start date; and the Mentor Mentee Program connects you with an experienced teacher or staff member who will coach and support you. These tools will help you feel connected to your school, grow as an educator, improve your teaching skills, and inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams, and change the world.
Helpful Links
Reference the New Educator Orientation Guide with important information & FAQs.
Meet Your Support People
Casey Ulrich
Induction Coordinator
I have worked for more than 12 years in public education as a teacher in Wisconsin, California, and Minnesota. I have experience working with different coaching and induction programs and have led professional learning at district and state gatherings across the country. I look forward to getting to know new educators and their mentors while seeking to improve systems of support for educators across district offices and departments.
Mary Yang
Tracks to Licensure TOSA
Mary supports educators with licensing and relicensure. You can schedule a time with Mary to talk about any specific licensing questions or needs you may have.
Amy Poitra
TD&E Coordinator
Teacher Development and Evaluation TOSA
Amy supports with Teacher Development and Evaluation (TD&E).
Lyle Dandridge
Retention Specialist
Lyle listens to educators and works with district leadership to improve systems of support. He supports educators of color including collaborating with SPFE to offer a BIPOC affinity space.