Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
How to Make the Best Use of Time At a Conference
Educators attend conferences as a means of obtaining professional development. Engaging in ongoing learning is essential for educators to stay current in research and instructional best practices. No matter what type of conference educators attend, there are many ways to get the most out of attending a conference. This blog post shares ways to maximize…
Read Full Post291: Growing into Leadership with Casey Watts
In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen interviews Casey Watts. Casey gives practical and applicable advice that is easy to follow. You’ll step away from this interview with powerful nuggets of wisdom that you’ll be able to use right away! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee If you can hone your resiliency…
Listen to EpisodeCoach Life: Working with Resistant Teachers
Working with resistant teachers as an instructional coach can be challenging, but not impossible. A resistant teacher can be defined as “one who is unwilling and/or unlikely to participate in a requirement.” Requirements vary, but could be school-wide initiatives or new technology tools. Teachers could have problems with curriculum topics or instructional best practices. Additionally,…
Read Full Post290: Developing as a Teacher with Melissa Morrison
Tune into this episode of the Empowering Educators podcast to hear Gretchen interview Melissa Morrison. Melissa has a passion for quality writing instruction within the classroom. You’ll love hearing her story of how she went from a psychology degree, to teacher, to consultant. Hit play and get empowered! Quotables *All quotables are from the interviewee …
Listen to EpisodeCoach Life: Not Having a Home Base
Instructional coaches can be school, district, or state based. If they serve a single school, then they have a home base. If they serve multiple schools in the district or across the state, then they do not have a home base. A home base can be described as a central location to work from on…
Read Full Post289: The Reading Rollercoaster
In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares about a personal struggle she has had in her own child’s education journey. Gretchen shares about how she navigated the challenges, acted quickly and was able to advocate strongly for what her daughter needed. As always, Gretchen leaves you with practical tips and applications on…
Listen to EpisodeCoach Life: Wearing all the Hats
Instructional coaches wear many hats in the school building. If a coach were to record “A Day in the Life” it would look like a random list of never-ending tasks. It’s exhausting and frustrating. This post will uncover why this is happening in schools all across the nation and what instructional coaches can do to…
Read Full Post288: 8 Takeaways from CoachFest
Gretchen attended CoachFest in the mountains of North Carolina. In this episodes she reflects on her experience and shares her eight big takeaways. You’ll step away from this podcast challenged to make the most of your next professional development opportunity! Quotables Sometimes your message is interpreted quickly and teachers can process and change fast and…
Listen to EpisodeCoach Life: Being Teacher for the Day
It’s not uncommon for instructional coaches to fill in for teachers when they are absent from school. An instructional coach is a former teacher and often certified in the area in which they serve. However, when an instructional coach fills in for a teacher, it takes them away from their duties of supporting all teachers…
Read Full Post287: Spring Break State of Mind
It’s that time of year! Are you and your students experiencing spring fever? It’s a real thing and it makes the end of the year a challenge. Tune into this episode and be empowered with tips and tricks on how to combat spring fever, head on! Quotables A disengaged mind can be problematic. Give more…
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