Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
309: What to do When You Can’t Hack the Problem
Have you ever ran into a problem that you just can’t seem to hack? This episode is for you! Tune in as Gretchen shares a practical story about a problem she had trouble hacking and how she overcame it. You’ll walk away with tangible steps to hack your own problems and you’ll leave this episode…
Listen to EpisodeLeading PD: “Must Haves” for Instructional Coaches
Leading PD can be fun, but stressful. There is a lot to plan and materials to organize. It can feel overwhelming at times. This post will share all my recommendations for leading PD successfully as an instructional coach. The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development by Elena Aguilar – Read as a you…
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It’s a new year! Tune into this special episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast as Gretchen shares three ways to grow your potential in the upcoming year. You’ll walk away from this podcast with a list of three tangible things you can do to level up your teaching whether you are working with students or…
Listen to EpisodeContinuing Education Tips & Advice
Continuing education is one way to ensure teachers and leaders remain up-to-date on best practices for their respective roles. As a result, many educators become reinvigorated as they connect with other professionals, swap strategies, and gain new ideas. But most importantly, continuing education ensures educators renew their license and certificates. What is continuing education? It…
Read Full Post307: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast
It’s the last podcast of the year! In this special episode, Gretchen reflects over the behind the scenes work of the podcast. She talks about who she intended the podcast for: new teachers, teachers in a slump and teacher leaders and how it has evolved over time. Gretchen shares how she has used the head,…
Listen to EpisodeCore Coaching Moves for Teacher Leaders
In a recent learning experience with teacher leaders in my mastermind, we discussed core coaching moves. There comes a time when you have acquired a toolkit of strategies to lead others. After the acquisition phase, it’s time to perfect your barometer for knowing which strategy or tool is best used in specific situations. Part of…
Read Full Post306: Building Credibility with Teachers
Do you have credibility with the teachers that you lead? It may just be the secret sauce that you are missing. In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen talks all about credibility and what that looks like. Lacking in the credibility area? No worries! Gretchen shares tips and tricks on how you can…
Listen to EpisodeCommon Coaching Scenarios to Navigate as a Teacher Leader
Discussing common coaching scenarios with teacher leaders before the actual obstacles arrive increases the likelihood an effective strategy is used. This can decrease anxiety and better prepare leaders for the struggles they may face in the future. Also, collaborating with others while brainstorming possible next steps solidifies knowledge, strengthens skills, and builds relationships. Preparation When…
Read Full Post305: Interview with Alissa Crabtree
Meet and be empowered by Alissa Crabtree in this special interview episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast. Alissa shares great, tactile advice about how to effectively work with teachers as an instructional coach. She also discusses the importance of the instructional coach/administrator relationship and how that relationship can be a powerhouse for change within a…
Listen to EpisodeCreating Professional Boundaries with Colleagues
Professional boundaries allow colleagues to work effectively together with limited personal conflict. This means that colleagues can be friendly without being friends so that personal disagreements do not distract from the completion of work. This blog post will discuss examples of professional boundaries and specific tips for how teachers and teacher leaders can navigate the…
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