[qnetjoe]

It sounds like there is a lot more going on than you see and/or realize. Just remember that these are the biggest tests of your character and by the sounds of it you are doing a good job!

Every mentor will tell you transitions are part of life. One thing that has helped me over the years is to remember that each side is doing what they see as "the right thing to do". However irrational it may seem. Just continue to be appreciative of the time they spend mentoring you and your team.

Having been part of teams that have had similar issues, make sure that you and teammates take a few seconds and tell your mentors thank you for everything they do. This helps remind people why they are there (you the students and not the robot).

I really recommend that you sit down with the new and former head mentors, at the same time, and ask "What can I do to best help the team?" The answer may surprise you.