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Every Sunday afternoon, I figure out in advance everything that I need to do for the week ahead and create a time blocked plan to work from. Instead of trying to be generally productive or working off a random task list, I thoughtfully organize my work according to what must be done this week, divide […]

As an instructional coach, there are certain items that can make supporting teachers easier. Each of the items shared here are highly recommended by myself as a teacher leader working in multiple buildings across a large district. Grab a binder and fill it with essentials like your standards, pacing guide, and teacher performance rubrics. Below…

After teaching first and second grade for twelve years, I'm starting a new journey and adventure in the field of education this year! I moved into the

This year I had the amazing opportunity–thanks to an extremely supportive administration team–to be a part-time instructional coach in the high school where I’ve taught for 9 of m…

4 Tips for New Instructional Coaches "I decided it might make me feel better to prepare a list of tips for new coaches. This would actually be evidence that I have learned something in the last five years. And maybe it will convince me that I’m better prepared for the year than I thought."

How can you make the most of digital tools when coaching fellow educators? If you haven’t heard of The Coach Approach to School Leadership before, it is an insightful, practical book for school leaders who value instructional coaching. #classtechtips #techtools #technology #teachers #edutech

Now that we’ve prepared ourselves with research and gathered materials, it’s time for that 1ST MEETING! But let’s be real, whether this is your first year, or your tenth year as a coach, getting the “teacher buy in” can be tricky. So, after trying to decide HOW I could get the trust of my teachers, and begin to build that relationship, I came up with this ~ Cupcakes with the Coach!

As I was walking through Target the other day, I got all excited when I came across the “back to school” aisle. I’m pretty much like a little kid when it comes to back to school prep. I love it! One of my back to school purchases for this year was a new discbound agenda […]

It's been awhile since I have blogged...I think this is the longest blogging break I have ever taken, yikes! This is my first year as an I...

Have you recently landed a coach interview? Congrats! Prepare for your interview with these key instructional coach interview questions and avoid this...