Adult Cultures Matter

Adult Cultures Matter

Do you ever think about the ways that coaches play a significant role in shaping the culture of the school and even a district? Here’s the thing that I know you all know, and sometimes, these nuggets are worth repeating: the adult cultures of a school matter more than...
Changing Minds and Starting a Revolution

Changing Minds and Starting a Revolution

In a blog post from the summer, author and #CoachBetter podcast guest, Steve Barkley, shared the work of Tom Guskey. Guskey reminds us of the change sequence that states, Experience shapes teachers’ attitudes and beliefs (not the other way around).”   In...
5 Self Care Tips for Instructional Coaches

5 Self Care Tips for Instructional Coaches

Coaching is absolutely my favorite role in education. Why? Not only do we get to help teachers grow and thrive, we see the ripple effects of this work on hundreds, if not thousands of students around the globe! But to do this well, we need to take care of ourselves....