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Latest Podcast Episodes

Bonus: Obsessed with High Quality Instruction

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Jan 12, 2026 |

In this special role-reversal episode, the mic is flipped—and the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Known for asking powerful questions, today’s guest steps into the hot seat to share a deep-rooted passion for high-quality instruction and why it’s the foundation of meaningful learning. From lesson design to classroom culture, this conversation pulls back the curtain on…

360: Behind the Teaching Scenes with Craig Randall

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Jan 5, 2026 |

What really happens behind the scenes of great teaching? In this episode, we pull back the curtain with educator Craig Randall to talk about the realities of the classroom that don’t always make it into lesson plans or professional development sessions. From the behind-the-scenes decisions teachers make every day to the mindset shifts that help…

Latest Blog Posts

From New Teacher to Trusted Mentor: Growing into a Leadership Role

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Mar 23, 2026 |

Every teacher deserves a mentor teacher, whether you are brand new or have been teaching for years. Teacher leadership doesn’t have to be an official title. Teachers can begin leading at any time. Since teachers are natural leaders of children every day in their classroom, honing their leadership skills comes easy. This post will share…

3 Things Coaches Need to Know About Supporting Alternative Pathway Teachers

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Mar 9, 2026 |

There are a variety of ways for teachers to enter the classroom and the support they receive from an instructional coach should be personalized to meet those unique needs. For example, the majority of teachers graduate from college with a teaching degree and enter the workforce. They need typical support for a brand new teacher.…

Building Classroom Confidence as a Late-Career Educator

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Feb 23, 2026 |

All teachers work to strengthen their classroom confidence, but this can feel especially challenging for later-career educators who are new to the profession. Stepping into a classroom after time spent in another career can bring excitement, purpose, and—at times—self-doubt. Imposter syndrome can creep in, causing even the most capable individuals to question whether they truly…

Bridging the Instructional Gap: Must-Know Pedagogy for Non Traditional Teachers

By Gretchen Schultek Bridgers | Feb 9, 2026 |

The education field contains more non traditional teachers now more than ever. This has occurred for a variety of reasons like low pay, unreasonable workload, lack of support etc. These issues have then lead to nationwide teacher shortages causing schools to hire individuals without a college degree in education as well as a lack of…