Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
322: Going All In with Dr. Jim Van Allan
Join us as we go all in with Dr. Jim Van Allan, President of The Energy Bus for Schools. With experience in creating a positive school culture using his framework, Dr. Van Allan’s insights have impacted the lives of leaders and educators across the nation. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee “All in is…
Listen to Episode10 Ways to Improve Instructional Coaching Practice this Year
Each school year is an opportunity to grow, especially when we improve instructional coaching practice. Being intentional in how we support the growth of teachers is dual benefit- teachers improve their craft causing students to achieve at higher rates. This post provides 10 ways to improve instructional coaching practice for the school year. Pre-Work Phase…
Read Full Post321: Artificial Intelligence with Vicki Davis
Join us as we immerse in Vicki Davis’s journey as an educator, author, and host. With over 20+ years of experience in education, specializing in technology and her vast understanding of artificial intelligence, Vicki has touched the life of many students and educators throughout her career. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee “I would…
Listen to Episode5 Ways to Enhance your PLC Meetings
Professional Learning Communities also referred to as PLC’s, allow colleagues to collaborate together to enhance instruction in schools. By collaborating together, teachers can make ideas greater based on the expertise and perspective of their colleagues. The improved learning experience due to PLC’s benefits all students in the school building along with educators. 5 Ways to…
Read Full Post320: Positive School Climate with Matthew Ebert
Join us as we untangle the inspirational journey of Matthew Ebert, a powerhouse in education and expert in school leadership. With over twenty years of education experience, Matthew’s transformational insights have touched the lives of millions of educators worldwide. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee “People are not robots. The investment in the adults……
Listen to EpisodeCultivating Capacity: Nurturing New Teachers into Impactful Educators
New teachers are full of passion and potential. It’s our job as leaders in our schools to cultivate the capacity of every teacher in our building. How effectively we do that depends on the system of support we create to help teachers thrive. Designing and implementing a plan that attracts, maintains the teaching talent through…
Read Full PostRunning Effective Book Clubs in Your Classroom
Book clubs are a great way to foster a love of reading in students while increasing their ownership in the learning process. It is a strategic instructional decision that requires strong classroom management skills to orchestrate. This is because book clubs are small groups of students reading a common text and discussing the content, meaning…
Read Full Post318: Relationships in Education with Michael & Nita Creekmore
Dive into insightful conversations with Michael and Nita Creekmore, seasoned educators with over 35 years of combined experience. Join them as they explore the importance of relationships in education, drawing from Michael’s counseling background and Nita’s instructional coaching expertise. Get practical tips, personal anecdotes, and wisdom from their book, Every Connection Matters.Tune in for actionable…
Listen to EpisodeTips for Advocating for Teachers as an Instructional Coach
Advocating for teachers as an instructional coach is an underutilized strategy to promote collaboration and achieve goals. To advocate for a teacher means an instructional coach would understand the needs and wants of the teachers and support their efforts in meeting the request. The benefit to successfully advocating for teachers is that it builds relationships,…
Read Full Post317: AI with Angela Watson
Join us as we unravel the remarkable journey of Angela Watson, a powerhouse in education and expert in the incorporation of AI in the classroom. With over a decade of classroom experience, Angela’s transformational insights have touched the lives of millions of educators worldwide. Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee “How is this going…
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