Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m... 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
Get ready for an incredible interview with the fantastic Dr. Karin Hess! She joins me to talk about her book, Rigor by... more