Posts by Gretchen Schultek Bridgers
234: Why Your Mentorship Program isn’t Working
Is the mentorship program at your school not working? After years of experience, I find there are two main factors that make mentorship programs unsuccessful. This leads to less teacher success and more teachers leaving the field due to lack of support. This can all be easily changed with a mentorship program that provides teachers…
Listen to EpisodeMust Haves for Educators
I often to get asked for educational recommendations, from books to classroom materials, that I decided to put together a list of my Top 10 favorite things for you. I have even included links so you can make these resources some of your very own favorites starting today! Books Teach Like A Champion by Doug…
Read Full Post10 Tips for Coaching Teachers During a Pandemic
Coaching teachers during a pandemic can be challenging. Covid-19 has changed the professional development landscape and therefore teacher leaders need to be creative and responsive in how they support teachers. 10 tips for Coaching Teachers During a Pandemic are shared below. For best results, implement just a few tips at a time to avoid overwhelm…
Read Full Post233: Become a Standout Leader
Do you want to become a standout leader? When you are a standout leader, you effect the teachers you lead and their students. Over time, your effect is ongoing and makes a big impact. In this episode I outline how to become a standout leader that is admirable, effective and top notch. Tune for actionable…
Listen to EpisodeLeading a Read Across America Day at your School Site
Read Across America Day, also called Dr. Seuss Day, is a national holiday created to get kids excited about reading. It was established by The National Education Association [NEA] in 1998 and is celebrated every year on Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2nd. Schools around the world put together elaborate celebrations to spread the joy of…
Read Full Post232: Do You Manage or Lead?
Did you know that could manage and lead at the same time? You don’t have to be one or the other, in any one role or title. What you do have to do is ADJUST. You have to be flexible and adjust the way you lead and manage, depending on what those that you lead…
Listen to EpisodeLeading Teachers through Black History Month
Black history month is the perfect time to build a sense of community within the school building. Getting teachers on board for a month long learning journey brings everyone together with a shared purpose. Collaboration among staff members will increase leading to a tidal wave of momentum for quality teaching and learning. Below are four…
Read Full Post231: Great Leaders are Great Listeners
Do you tell rather than ask? Do you solve rather remain curious? Do you check out rather than lean in? The quality of your listening muscles are directly related to the impact of your leadership. Therefore great leaders are great listeners. Specifically practicing our listening skills can have direct impact on in the way we…
Listen to Episode100 Days of Learning & Leading
The 100 days of school milestone has arrived! This means there have been at least 100 opportunities to make an impact in and around our schools. As a teacher, the impact focus is on student performance. As a leader, the impact focus is on teacher performance. A large predictor of whether performance will increase relates…
Read Full Post230: Reading Instruction with Lori Poole
As a former educator and literacy coach in Title 1 schools for over 20 years, Lori has a passion for growing both students and teachers. She currently serves as a district literacy specialist, college instructor, and staff developer. She also is the proud mother of two struggling readers. While her children are almost grown now,…
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