The current role of the Department of Education and how that could change has been a hot topic in the... more

The spring semester will be here soon! So, how do you develop your spring action plan? In this episode, we’re... more

This week we’re starting a new series that will help you set up your second semester instructional coaching action plan.... more

Coaching teachers can be overwhelming, especially if we try to coach them all the same way! When we differentiate our... more

How can we turn our interactions with teachers into more meaningful coaching work? Today, we’re continuing our series about Your... more

Today, we’re discussing five high-impact coaching strategies that make change happen in the classroom! During the episode, I outline the... more

Is your time spent in PLCs and team meetings actually translating into changes in classroom instruction? If not, this episode... more

Today we’re starting a new series about instructional coaching strategies! In this episode, we’re looking at how to leverage low-level... more

Turnover rates are really high in schools right now! We have a lot of new people in the field, and... more

Today Dr. Jason Andrews of Solution Tree joins me to discuss how to use PLCs to support culture and change.... more

How can instructional coaches support teachers who are burned out and not excited about teaching anymore? I’ve been getting this... more

How instructional coaches talk to teachers and provide feedback matters A LOT!!! In this episode, Hillary McCaskey from Enneagram and... more

Sometimes urgent things like covering classes or lunch duty take over the important stuff. When this happens, you might not... more

Struggling to set and achieve your coaching goals? Help is here! Today we’re continuing our series about creating your 90-day... more

If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not spending your time on campus in the right places, you... more

Today we’re talking about how your coaching job description will set you up for success...or not! Without a clear coaching... more

Today we’re celebrating 200 episodes!!! For this special occasion, I decided to do something super fun! I’m going to tell... more

Why do instructional coaches need to create a proactive PD calendar? Listen to find out! In this episode, we discuss... more

This week we’re discussing why instructional coaches should invest in content and curricular knowledge. I share 3 things you can... more

How can instructional coaches build strong relationships with teachers during the first 20 days of school? In this episode, we’re... more

In this episode, I'm talking about why it's important for instructional coaches to situate themselves in the school system with... more

The first 20 days of coaching are so important! They set the foundation for the rest of the year! In... more

Today, Elena Aguilar, founder of Bright Morning Consulting, joins me to discuss her new book, Arise: The Art of Transformational... more

What is the principal's role in instructional coaching? In this episode, I’m chatting with Nicole S. Turner of Simply Instructional... more

School leaders set the tone in the building! In this episode, Jon Saphier, founder of Research for Better Teaching, joins... more

What are the qualities strong school leaders possess? You know the type of leader who inspires teachers to try new... more

Math is everywhere in our world, and we want to make sure students are prepared! So how can instructional coaches... more

No matter your coaching focus, reading and writing are a part of it! In this episode, Douglas Fisher joins me... more

Looking to improve literacy instruction at your school? In this episode, we explore three shifts schools can make to support... more

If your school is moving to embrace what we know about reading based on science and how growing brains work,... more

In this episode, I’m talking to author and consultant Zaretta Hammond about culturally responsive teaching. We unpack what culturally responsive... more

As instructional coaches, we often wonder if our schools are moving in the right direction and how we can get... more

Get ready for an incredible interview with the fantastic Dr. Karin Hess! She joins me to talk about her book,... more

How can instructional coaches help create inclusive spaces to support teacher resiliency? In this episode, I’m chatting with Nita Creekmore... more

Changes in education over the last few years have affected teacher morale. The good news is there are ways instructional... more

If we want students engaged in the classroom, instruction needs to have purpose and meaning. In this episode, Gretchen Bridgers... more

We can get students more engaged in the classroom if we customize their learning experiences. In this episode, Dr. Shaime... more

In this episode, I share 5 high-impact engagement strategies your teachers will love! These fun and easy strategies promote cognitive... more

So, you made it through the door. Now what? In this episode, we’re talking about coaching observations and what to... more

Providing clear and concise feedback to teachers during coaching cycles is so important! But a big challenge for many instructional... more