Mentoring and support of beginning teachers is a key element of reducing teacher attrition. Most schools have implemented an induction program with assigned mentors for inexperienced teachers. However, the problem of attrition begins before the induction year of teaching, given that many certified teachers never enter a classroom. This illustrative case study involves a young teacher who almost quit the profession during student teaching, thereby demonstrating the need for mentoring during that time. Good psychological support, along with responsive mentoring, helped her to become an effective teacher.