Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
Instructional Coach Entry Plan: First 30 Days on the Job
If you don’t have an entry plan going into your role as an instructional coach then the first thirty days on the job can be taxing. This post will provide a roadmap for those who have recently been hired as an instructional coach, are switching campuses or are looking for a stronger way to begin…
Read Full Post214: Making Progress with Kyle King
Kyle Scott King, is an educator, mentor, four time best-selling author, public speaker, founder and the Chief Executive Officer of The SHINE Institute. Kyle King also is the founder of Blueprint Conferences, a platform for educators to trade the life they have for the one they never knew they wanted. King also serves as the…
Listen to EpisodeLeading 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: 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: 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: 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…
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