All mentor NJL2L (NJ Leaders to Leaders) Candidates must provide a written statement that depicts the highlights of your career in school leadership. Include special initiatives, areas of expertise, and accomplishments that speak to your effectiveness as a leader.
Mentor Eligibility
Eligible mentors are retired school leaders and currently employed school leaders who hold New Jersey standard principal certification and have at least five years of experience as principal and/or director in New Jersey public schools.
Mentor Training
All eligible mentors must complete three evenings or two days of State-required NJL2L mentor training.
Mentors pay a registration fee of $75 for the training program. Payment is made by personal check payable to FEA on Day 1 of the training.
Mentor Application
Each applicant is required to upload his/her resume and submit it with the online application.
Access the mentor application here: NJL2L Mentor Application.
Mentor Selection
All mentor applications and resumes are reviewed by the NJL2L Coordinator for approval based on NJL2L eligibility criteria.
Accepted applications will be notified in writing by the NJL2L Coordinator, and will be sent an FEA consultant contract log-in and password to register online for the required mentor training.
Applicants who do not meet eligibility criteria will be notified in writing and will be provided an opportunity to present additional information that may clarify his/her eligibility.
Learn more about becoming an NJL2L mentor here: Become a mentor