Embrace the Awkward, and do the Mock Interview
Nothing is more vulnerable than asking a friend to do a mock interview with you. You’ve got to present yourself professionally, which is not natural when sitting with a buddy. …
In the Midst of the Journey
I wanted to take the time to write a follow-up to my last post, where I shared about reaching out to potential hiring principals. This went better than expected! I …
Taking the Next Step
The time has come where I am ready to move into a new role. I currently serve my district as a high school mathematics instructional coach. I have done this …
You Can’t Tell Them What to Do (Part 3)
We’ve made it through five of the seven partnership principles thus far (check out Part 1 and Part 2). In this article, we will hit praxis and reciprocity. Hopefully, by …
You Can’t Tell Them What to Do (Part 2)
Last time we looked at equity, voice, and choice as the first three partnership principles laid out by instructional coaching guru, Jim Knight. In this article, we dive into the …
You Can’t Tell Them What to Do (Part 1)
As an instructional coach, how often do you find yourself wanting to shake (figuratively) teachers by the shoulders because they won’t do what you coached them to do? I know …
Leading With Appreciation
Summer learning is something I look forward to every year. It’s a point in the year where I have time and energy to learn how I can better myself as …