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Coaching Episodes

Oct. 9, 2024

How to Coach Teachers and School Leaders as an External Consultant (G…

There are times when school systems need to rely on external support to improve instruction and student outcomes. While external consultants often bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in what works in schools, it can be...

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May 14, 2024

How to Use Data Strategically in School Improvement Work (Chad Dumas)

In this episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Chad Dumas - former school principal, CEO of Next Learning Solutions, and Solution Tree PLC@Work consultant - about how schools should be using data strategically in both ...

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April 17, 2024

How to Lead Schools When You Are New to Administration (David Frankli…

Today, principals are coming to the job younger and with less experience. While they come with curiosity and enthusiasm for the job, many still struggle in the role because they do not have a grounding in the basic pillars of...

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March 26, 2024

How to Support Substitute Teachers (Megan Conklin)

In this episode, Megan Conklin - founder of Conklin Educational Perspectives and Trainer at the Washington Education Association - discusses her work in designing and facilitating substitute teacher team training programs and...

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Feb. 20, 2024

How to Plan for EFFECTIVE Teacher Training/Collaboration (Allison Rod…

In this episode, my guest Allison Rodman, author of the new book Still Learning and the founder/CEO of The Learning Loop, and I discuss what is required to embed effective teacher professional development in schools. We discu...

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Nov. 7, 2023

How to Lead Teachers with Humanity (Alexandra Auriemma and Frederick …

In this Have a Life Teaching podcast episode, we speak with rising admin star and current vice principal Alexandra Auriemma about what she feels are her leadership strengths and opportunities for growth. We are also joined by...

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Oct. 17, 2023

How to Impact Education Outside of the Classroom (Kevin Foote)

Kevin Foote realized after many years that a passion for teaching wasn't enough to keep him in the classroom. However, Kevin was lucky in that he found the next best thing - a career supporting teaching and learning nonethele...

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