Where can we find help in our educational endeavors? What is a mentor and why do we need them? Relationships can be the most undervalued, yet the most important component of our growth as parents and teachers. A mentor offers a special kind of guiding relationship, with the goal of helping you flourish. In this talk we will explore some famous female literary mentors and learn how to apply these truths in our own lives, whether we are the mentor or mentee.