Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Leading a PLC Data Chat
A data chat with a professional learning community [PLC] can be a powerful tool to increase teacher proficiency and student achievement. Having a process in place to lead a productive and successful discussion is imperative to achieving the change you desire. Get Ready for a Data Chat Before diving into a data chat, there…
Read Full Post213: Bonus Edition- Expectations with Erica Terry
Erica Terry is a 17 year educator, who currently serves as a professional learning consultant and coach committed to empowering co-teachers to build collaborative relationships and transform instruction in inclusive classrooms to meet the needs of all students. In addition to her role as a consultant, she also is an edupreneur and host of the…
Listen to EpisodeBecoming a Coach on the Same Campus Where You Taught
Becoming an instructional coach is exciting, but when you are moving into a leadership role on the same campus where you were a teacher, it can bring forward mixed emotions. There are certainly benefits and drawbacks from being promoted within the same organizational structure. Before diving into the list of benefits and drawbacks, I first…
Read Full PostBONUS: Behind-the-Scenes with Gretchen
Gretchen pulls back the curtain in this bonus episode. You get to hear from the folks that support Gretchen the most as they ask her fun, serious, personal and professional questions. Shout out to bonus episode co-host Adam Bridgers with cameos by Cole (Teach Glitter Grow), Kristen (Nashville Littles), Amber (Burned-In Teacher) and Nikki (Simply…
Listen to Episode212: Bonus Edition- Classroom Tips with Lisa Johnson
Lisa Johnson has 19+ years of edu experience ranging from teaching HS English & MS Math to international curriculum development, creating and presenting workshops, and even running technology integration camps across the state. She holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, & Tech and currently serves as an Educational Technologist for a 1:1 iPad H.S.…
Listen to EpisodeOnboarding: How to Support a New Hire at your School
Great teachers will remain in the field of education if they are supported. One way to do this is through onboarding. One of the duties for teacher leaders, specifically instructional coaches, is onboarding new staff to the school. This means that the teacher leader is in charge of helping that new hire acclimate into the…
Read Full PostNew Teacher Gift Ideas
If you have a student teacher or a new teaching colleague joining the staff, you might be wondering about new teacher gift ideas. This post will give you plenty of options for how to support a new teacher while showing appreciation and encouragement for their new journey into the educational profession. New Teacher Gift Ideas…
Read Full Post211: Bonus Edition- Making a Difference with Kim Strobel
Kim Strobel is the owner of Strobel Education, education consultant, and motivational speaker. She’s its driving force. Her wisdom, positivity, and strength inform every aspect—and it shows in the inspiring workshops she presents to teachers who seek to make a difference. She puts herself “in the trenches” with teachers because she was once there herself…
Listen to EpisodeWhat is a “Teacher Leader” Anyway?
For a while, I have been using the term “teacher leader” to mean anyone who supports teachers in their development. Because that is a broad term, I thought it would be important to dig deeper into what a teacher leader is, does and the impact they have in the educational field. What is a “Teacher…
Read Full PostBONUS: Stay Empowered!
This episode has an exciting announcement for only loyal podcast listeners. It is a way to go deeper with the content learned on this show and provides a community of support in the implementation process of growing from teacher to an empowered educator. Learn more here: https://alwaysalesson.teachable.com/p/empowering-educators-membership/ Don’t forget the time-sensitive code by 5/17/20: FOUNDER…
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