Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
252: Know Your Options
Do you know how many opportunities are out there for teachers? The opportunities are unlimited! You’ll find out something you don’t know- certifications, schools that are a better fit, and even more leadership options! I’m here to help teachers find missed opportunities and information while helping ideas and dreams become realistic. Quotables It’s hard to…
Listen to EpisodeEstablishing Teacher Expectations of Instructional Coaching
Are there clear teacher expectations of what instructional coaching looks like at your school site? If not, you’re not alone. Many schools do not define, share nor uphold expectations for the role of an instructional coach. This does a disservice to teachers who have access to a support but no idea how to utilize it.…
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Take action and start creating change from within your school building. Some questions you may want to ask yourself are: How do you find changes you want to see? How to evoke change no matter where we are? You know what should be done differently so instead of wishing and wanting, speak up! Use your…
Listen to EpisodeSolving Major Problems in Education
There are numerous problems in education. We are using outdated methods in today’s school climate. With this strategy, we will never get ahead nor will we meet the needs of our current students. Luckily, there are educators willing to solve these problems. Even though some districts and states might have unique obstacles that require unique…
Read Full Post250: Education with Julie Warner
Julie Warner, EdD, left the classroom fewer than 10 years ago—close enough that she can still vividly remember her first few rocky years with their emotional and logistical landmines, but long enough to have had a career in education since then that includes obtaining a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, stints as…
Listen to EpisodeTips to Boost Teacher Morale
Teacher morale has taken a nose dive the past two years as educators have worked tirelessly through the pandemic. They’re teaching double time with students in the classroom and learning at home, managing a revolving door of quarantining children for ten days at time, and maneuvering social distancing protocols. On top of that, teachers are…
Read Full Post249: You Are In Control
How do you react to other people’s actions? Do you become overwhelmed, anxious, or shut down? Listen in to hear of some great tips on overcoming the influence of others and being reminded that YOU are in control! Quotables Others can effect your performance, mindset, and wellbeing. We need to be able to protect how…
Listen to Episode4 Ways to Transform Classroom Instruction
It’s time we start the conversation about how to transform classroom instruction. The pandemic has shaken up the very old and outdated structure of classroom instruction. As we begin to rebuild our new normal, we need to take inventory of what works best for kids and what we need to reimagine. I was recently reading…
Read Full Post248: Starting Strong
If you are a teacher leader – this is for you! It is important to support others to be successful faster. Many times, administration and instructional coaches want to support teachers, but don’t have a game plan ready or data from the previous year to best do that. In this episode you will hear about…
Listen to EpisodeStarting Coaching Cycles at your School Site
Coaching cycles are a way for instructional coaches to individually support classroom teachers. The role of an instructional coach is to guide the growth and development of teachers. Coaching cycles provide a roadmap instructional coaches can follow to keep teachers on the growth trajectory. This post will share how to get started with coaching cycles…
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