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Latest Podcast Episodes
What happens when a child grows up feeling unseen? In this heartfelt episode, our guest shares her personal story of navigating childhood without feeling noticed and how those experiences shaped her confidence, relationships, and perspective on education. Through vulnerability and reflection, she explains why being truly present for children can change the trajectory of their…
What does effective leadership in education really look like? In this episode, we sit down with Shanimarie Ogilvie, an experienced educator whose career journey has taken her from the classroom to instructional coaching and back to teaching. Through each role, she has gained a unique perspective on what leadership means and how it directly influences…
Latest Blog Posts
Scaffolding learning is one of the most effective ways to help students access challenging content without lowering expectations. Think of scaffolding as the temporary support students need on the way to independence. Just like scaffolding around a building is removed once the structure can stand on its own, instructional scaffolds should help students understand, practice,…
Differentiation is one of those words that can make teachers immediately feel behind. You may picture multiple lesson plans, different assignments for every student, complicated grouping systems, and hours of additional preparation. Before long, you are trying to create five versions of the same lesson while also managing behavior, grading papers, answering emails, and figuring…
The truth is you didn’t become an instructional coach to spend your Saturdays making PowerPoint slides. Yet somehow…that’s exactly what happens. It usually starts innocently enough. “Can you lead PD next Thursday?” asks your Principal. You reply: “Absolutely!” Then reality sets in. You open a blank PowerPoint. You start searching Pinterest. You dig through old…
A few simple structures can help more students think, talk, move, and contribute, without adding more to your workload.