Are you familiar with the world of artificial intelligence? I admit I was skeptical when I first heard of AI. I recall a conversation with a teacher who expressed concerns about how students were leveraging AI to complete school work….
WANT TO RETAIN TEACHERS? ASK THEM WHAT THEY NEED!
I am so excited to be one of the guest authors for The Learning Professional. It is truly an honor! This is the article I wrote for the February 2023 issue of Learning Forward’s The Learning Professional. Used with permission…
Expand Your Professional Learning with Twitter Chats
This post was a guest post I wrote for TeachBoost. You can find the original post here Instructional coaching can be a lonely, isolating job. You spend your days helping others reflect and grow professionally, yet you long to find that…
Coaching Ourselves with Compassion
It was my honor to write this guest post that originally was posted on Sherry St. Clair’s blog Reflect to Learn. The post is adapted slightly here. The content is based on Compassionate Coaching: How to Help Educators Navigate Barriers…
Virtual Coaching Cycles
In my last post, I started the conversation with tips to coach virtually. I drew from my six years of experience as a virtual coach for teachers and instructional coaches. I provided a few ideas on how to connect with…
Help! How do I coach virtually?
If you are an instructional coach, whether brand new or experienced, chances are you have been asking yourself, How do I coach virtually or remotely if I need to this school year? If so, know that you are not alone….
What does Instructional Coaching mean to you?
Each summer educators prepare for a new school year. Even though the 2020-21 school year has a unique flavor to it, educators are still gearing up for the road ahead. This year is a stressful time – I see it…
Bitmoji Ideas for Instructional Coaches
Are you a hands on learner? I know I am. When I see an idea that has a lot of potential in the educational setting, yet is out of my reach, I have to immerse myself with the concept before…
4 Tips to End Strong and Be Ready for Next Year!
The 2019-2020 school year is coming to a close and WHAT A SCHOOL YEAR IT HAS BEEN. First and foremost please feel the STANDING OVATION I am sending each and everyone one of you. (I’d shake your hand or give…
Coaching through Challenges
My mind is racing as I prepare for a possible Coronavirus outbreak in my area. I know I’m prepared in my own home. My thoughts right now go to the teachers and administrators who are scrambling to figure out distance…
My goal is for YOU to COACH with CONFIDENCE!
“Coaching done well may be the most effective intervention designed for human performance.” – Atul Gawande How do you become your personal best? Dr. Atul Gawande found that coaching was the key. You can read his thoughts on how coaching changed…
Coaching with Compassion: A Few Resources
Over the past year I have been working on an exciting project with my friend and co-author, Kenny McKee. We are currently writing a book for ASCD and have started to share our work at conferences, on Podcasts and through…