TL;DR: Evan, facing hurdles, joined cross country, growing socially and athletically. Despite getting lost in a race, his honesty led to self-disqualification. His integrity earned recognition, reshaping his father’s parental perspective. Take a step back to look at things from a different perspective and appreciate the goodness in the lesson. Breaking Boundaries: Evan’s Journey into Cross Country Triumph I know … Read More
Strength, Not Weakness
TL;DR: Asking for help and showing vulnerability shows strength, not weakness. It is important for leaders to model their expectations. As educators, we “are supposed to have all the answers.” We are the people other people come to in order to get answers, learn, and grow. But what happens when we don’t have the answers? What do we do when … Read More
Listening Matters
TL;DR: Sometimes all we need is someone who will listen to us. As an instructional coach, listening matters—it is essential for building relationships. Coaches should share ideas, but ultimately, the teacher needs ownership in developing an idea and implementing it. In the last coaching blog, we discussed the importance of relationships. Relationships are the foundation for strong and effective instructional … Read More
