#coachbetter

In #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, who's currently Assistant Director of the Danielson Group, and a best selling author. Lindsay was a teacher, administrator and a coach for many years before shifting to work with the Danielson Group.
In this conversation, they talk about:
Why appraisal and supervision is so important - and should be seen as a gift

How appraisal has gotten twisted, and become so punitive

Where coaching fits into this process

Where the lines get blurry when administrators seek to bring coaching into appraisal 

How we can help draw a clearer distinction between supervision, appraisal, evaluation and coaching and growth

Why the language and the naming of processes (like appraisal, feedback, and coaching) so important

What schools (coaches & leaders) need to consider as they are working towards building plans for both appraisal and growth

This conversation might be controversial because it unpacks so many challenging concepts that are a key focus in many senior leader conversations. It is absolutely essential that we have clarity on the difference between appraisal and growth.
Find the show notes for this episode here.
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Read more from Kim:
Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about building a culture of coaching.
This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Leigh Miller, Deputy Head of School at Munich International School. What we love about this clip is that Leigh describes what a culture of coaching looks and feels like from her time at a previous school. 
What's especially interesting is that they developed a coaching culture even BEFORE they hired coaches. Even before they had coaches, they had a community where everyone (teachers, leaders, students, support staff) were encouraged to embrace a coaching mindset. And that coaching mindset created an open collaborative learning culture. And then they hired coaches.
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Full episode with Leigh: Building Structures for Instructional Coaching Success with Leigh Miller
Like this episode, you'll enjoy these:
Introducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset
Bringing a Coaching Perspective to Co-Teaching with Lindsay Manzella and John Stephany
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Read more from Kim:
Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Ana Cristina Lopez. Ana Cristina is a highly experienced educator (currently a HS & AP Spanish Teacher at Daegu International School in South Korea). At the time of recording, she had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, right after completing Getting Started as an Instructional Coach the year before.
These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. 
We are excited to share this episode with Ana Cristina with you because Ana Cristina has done an amazing job developing her coaching skills and putting them into practice right away - in her current role as a Spanish Teacher. 
In today's episode Kim and Ana Cristina talk about...
Why coaching is so valuable to her - as a classroom teacher

What surprised her when she first started learning about coaching

What she thinks classroom teachers need to know about coaching to opt-in

How she's been implementing her learning in her current role

What she's doing next to prepare for the move into a coaching role 

Find the show notes for this episode here.
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Read more from Kim:
Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about the importance of coaching being voluntary.
This is a highlight from a favorite episode from a previous season featuring Kaitlyn Pettinga, who at the time of recording was Assistant Middle School Principal at the International School of Panama.
In this clip, Kaitlyn clearly defines the structure of their divisional leadership team - and how the coach and administrators work together. There are clear distinctions between the roles so there is no confusion, and so teachers know exactly what kind of support they can get, and from whom.
This is one of the reasons Clarity in the first step in the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. For coaches and coaching to be successful, there needs to be clarity about the role and purpose of coaching. Clarity about coaching being confidential, voluntary and not tied to appraisal is essential. This is what ensures that coaching is a safe space to grow. 
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Full episode with Kaitlyn: Creating a Positive School Culture Through Coaching with Kaitlyn Pettinga [Ep 215]
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Read more from Kim:
Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Margaret Park. Margaret is an education equity consultant and school leader and Kim attended one of her sessions at the EARCOS Leadership Conference last year. Her session was so insightful and Kim made so many connections to instructional coaching that Kim knew she would have so much more to share with you, too!
In this episode Margaret and Kim talk about...
What it means to be inclusive

How coaches and leaders can recognize their positionality

Engaging those who may not be interested in exploring their positionality

How coaches and leaders can be intentional about bringing a lens of equity and inclusion into their daily practices

How coaches and leaders can work together to create inclusive workplace cultures 

This episode is full of concrete strategies and practices that you can use immediately to powerfully impact your own practice and your school culture. We all have a responsibility to create inclusive spaces, and coaches can be a big part of creating that culture in our schools. 
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Let's Connect:
Our website: coachbetter.tv
EduroLearning on LinkedIn
EduroLearning on Instagram
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
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Read more from Kim:
Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)