The authors investigate a project that focuses on preparing special educators to mentor preservice teachers throughout their preparation program, instead of mostly at the end of their program. Through use of classroom literacy artifacts, mentors are prepared in how to guide novices as they transition through coursework and into classroom practice. Experienced and novice teachers participate in the research. They work together as part of an ongoing preparation program. Findings indicate that mentors can select and use artifacts that illustrate teaching complexities.