Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Seasons of Coaching Blog Series: Winter Strategy
A coaching strategy ensures teacher leaders have a focus for how to support teachers. This strategy is a thorough plan that is aligned to state/district goals, school curriculum, and teacher needs and wants. Having a seasonal coaching strategy ensures you are responsive to the growing needs and wants of teachers. It also continues to build…
Read Full Post276: Champion Series- Key #1 Adjustment
Join in on the first episode of a unique, three part series. Get to know Gretchen a little more by listening in on stories from her life and the lessons she learned along the way. You’ll be captivated and entertained all while being inspired and empowered to show up well in your EDU journey. In…
Listen to EpisodeSeasons of Coaching Blog Series: Fall Strategy
Having a coaching strategy ensures teacher leaders have a focus for how they support teachers. This thorough plan is aligned to state/district goals, school curriculum, and teacher needs and wants. However, having one singular coaching strategy for the year is not going to be responsive enough to grow teaching capacity to its potential. The seasons…
Read Full Post275: Instructional Coaching with Julianna Morelock
Tune into this episode to be encouraged and inspired by another Instructional Coach. Her story is unique in that she took a break from the field of education to reignite her passion for the classroom. After her break, she came back as an Instructional Coach. Hit play now to be empowered by her story. Quotables…
Listen to EpisodeInstructional Best Practices for Teachers
Teachers should receive ongoing professional development (PD) for current instructional best practices. This ensures they continue to grow as professionals, performing at higher rates in the classroom, which also has a positive effect on student achievement. What to Focus On There are many instructional strategies teachers should employ when instructing students. However, two that have…
Read Full Post274: How Teaching and Leading is Just Like Writing a Book
In this episode of the Empowering Educators Podcast, Gretchen shares about her experience with writing a book and she draws parallels to teaching and leading. You’ll enjoy getting a “behind the scenes” taste of what Gretchen has been working on, all while gaining valuable insight for your own career. Quotables Show up every day no…
Listen to Episode5 Ways to Better Lead PD for Teachers
“How can I better lead PD?” teacher leaders often ask their colleagues. Professional development (PD) is ongoing learning for educators. Teacher leaders plan and execute PD in hopes it better equips teachers to help students learn and grow in the classroom. What’s the Deal with PD? Historically, PD sessions have been lengthy, rarely applicable, “sit…
Read Full PostCH Bonus: Leadership Isn’t for Cowards
Leadership isn’t always easy, but it can be worth it. Listen in on this Clubhouse Chat where educational leaders, Casey and Courtney, share their review of Mike Staver’s book, Leadership Isn’t for Cowards. This book acts as an all-in-one leadership guide with tips that you can immediately apply. It is applicable for anyone interested in…
Listen to Episode273: Four Top Coaching Fears and the Lessons they Teach Us
In this episode, Gretchen reveals four of the most common fears about coaching and she gives you practical tips to overcome those fears. Are you new to the role of coaching or you just have those beginning of the year jitters? Get this episode in your ear! You won’t want to miss this one! Quotables…
Listen to EpisodeSupporting Teachers During the Back to School Season
Supporting teachers during the Back to School season can look different for everyone depending on your school goals, your title/role, and your administrator’s style. However, it’s essential that supporting teachers should be the number one goal for teacher leaders during the stressful weeks leading up to the start of the school year. There are a…
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