Episodes
March 26, 2024
Data-Driven Inquiry in PLCs with Jana Lee
PLCs and DATA- two HOT topics, am I right? This week, my special guest, Jana Lee, is going to be bridging the two topics and exploring the practical applications of data-driven inquiry within professional learning communitie...
March 20, 2024
Unexpected Approaches to Empowering Teachers: Accountability and Expectations with Dr. Jo Lein
Explore a fresh perspective on teacher empowerment with Dr. Jo Lein as she discusses the role of accountability in driving growth and fostering a culture of trust within schools. Learn practical strategies for implementing ac...
March 11, 2024
How to Nurture Teacher Agency and Collaboration to Combat “Fidelity Freeze” with Courtney Morgan
Ever wondered how to ignite a fire within your team and build collective capacity? Join me in this conversation with Courtney Morgan, Founder of The All-Access Classroom, as she shares exactly what this looks like and sounds ...
March 4, 2024
3 Steps to Conduct a Needs Assessment: Making a tiered plan for school-wide support (with Chrissy Beltran)
Before instructional coaches jump into planning support for our schools, it's important to figure out what kinds of support we need and how we can differentiate that for our school, teams, and individual teachers. In this epi...
Feb. 26, 2024
“Chew the KUD”: Breaking Down Goals into 30-60-90 Day Actions with Linda Rhyne
In this episode, Linda Rhyne will share about the art of translating ambitious long-term goals into tangible, actionable steps. Join us as she shares insightful strategies for breaking down goals into bite-sized increments in...
Feb. 19, 2024
Connecting the Dots between Curriculum and Assessment with Dr. Michelle Grewe
Let's chat with Dr. Michelle D. Grewe about curriculum and assessment! Each element—like resources, standards, assessments, alignment, and strategies—can be overwhelming on its own. But when you piece them together in the ri...
Feb. 13, 2024
Using PLCs to Brew Up Coaching Cycles with Allison Petersen
Not sure how PLCs and coaching cycles can go hand in hand? Come join us for this cozy coffee shop conversation! Grab a seat, order your favorite cup of joe, and get ready to dive into the idea of using PLCs to brew up coachin...
Feb. 7, 2024
How to Get Buy-In for Your Vision with Bethany Rees
In this episode, I’m joined by Bethany Rees, the visionary mind behind Leadership on the Rocks , as she unravels the essence of transforming managers into essential leaders of impact. Bethany will explore the critical role of...
Feb. 5, 2024
Understanding Adult Behavior and How it Influences Student Behavior with Mike Desparrois
Join Mike Desparrois and me in this podcast as he explores adult behavior and its influence on student behavior. We’ll dive into discussions on how adults shape educational cultures, picking up tips for positive interactions....
Jan. 31, 2024
Building Confidence in Crucial Conversations
As instructional leaders, we're positioned to have crucial conversations. This isn't a bad thing. It actually can be a really great thing! But having a crucial conversation with a single individual or a whole team- one that ...
Jan. 22, 2024
Teacher Essentials for Classroom and Career Success with Gretchen Bridgers
Want to hear about the core essentials that lead teachers to success? Come join me for this episode with Gretchen Bridgers, author, speaker, and leadership coach! If you are interested in improving teacher retention and makin...
Jan. 15, 2024
LIVE Q&A: All Things PLCs & Teams
You've got questions, I've got answers! During this episode, I'll be answering YOUR questions about PLCs and Teams. I'll address questions like, "What does an ideal agenda look like for a PLC?" and, "How do you get PLCs start...
Jan. 8, 2024
Revitalize PLCs: A New Year's Journey to Collective Focus
Do you ever find yourself or others asking, "What is our focus for PLCs this week?" When questions like this are asked, it's a sure sign that PLCs have lost their purpose! Join this episode to learn about strategies and tools...
Dec. 11, 2023
How to Help Staff Feel Heard, Supported, and Valued with Eric Bransteter
In this episode, Eric Bransteter, expert educator and leader, will be sharing some of the learning he has gained from interviewing experts on his own podcast show, The Employee Experience in Education. He claims that educato...
Dec. 9, 2023
When Student Behaviors Keep Your School from Making Progress
Do you find that you have a wonderful vision and instructional goals that your school should be working toward but you can't make progress toward them because of student behaviors? No one should have to spend all of their tim...
Nov. 13, 2023
What the Research Says about Coaching with Steve Ventura
In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Ventura, founder/ owner of Advanced Collaborative Solutions and author of Achievement Teams: How a Better Approach to PLCs Can Improve Student Outcomes and Teacher Efficacy . Steve will be...
Nov. 6, 2023
“Stop! Collaborate and Listen!” Igniting the Principal Coach Relationship
Principals, are you ready to multiply your impact and strengthen tier 1 instruction? Introducing your greatest secret weapon: the instructional coach! Your instructional coach has the potential to drastically move the needle ...
Oct. 30, 2023
Shifting to Teacher-Led PLCs with Dr. Sara Ranzau
What if you could shift PLCs to become TEACHER-LED instead of being the one who carries the meetings? We all know that this is how it should be- that PLCs were always meant to be led by the professionals in the classroom on a...
Oct. 12, 2023
Ways Principals Can Utilize Instructional Coaches for Campus Wide Success
In this episode, we're spilling the beans on how principals can utilize instructional coaches to make their school everything they want it to be! Join us as we dive into practical tips, inspiring stories, and real-world strat...
Sept. 18, 2023
How Instructional Coaches can Parter with Principals
In this episode, we open the door to a world where instructional coaches and principals are not just colleagues but collaborators on on a journey! Join us as we jump into the heart of how coaches and principals align their go...
Sept. 11, 2023
I Connected: Team Engagement Cards with Talesha Savage
"I Connected Today: Team Engagement Cards": Get ready for some fantastic team-building tips and discover how these engagement cards, created by Talesha Savage, can foster stronger connections within your group. She will be sh...
Sept. 6, 2023
How to Support Teams that Experience Stress with Naomi Hall
In this episode with Naomi Hall, the Recovering Educator, we are thinking about how to support teams that experience stress! Here are the questions we're diving into: What are factors that cause stress in teams? How does stre...
Aug. 28, 2023
How Successful Leaders Stay OFF the Hamster Wheel
Sometimes you might think you want a do-over, but do you really want to experience deja vu as an instructional leader? Do you REALLY want to be part of a Groundhog Day movie?? Heck no! We want to see our people thrive and se...
Aug. 21, 2023
The ONE Place to Start When Change Feels Impossible
Whether you have found yourself saying or thinking THIS: "I don’t even know where to begin to make this better...," or THIS: "There are too many problems- I don’t even know where to start...," or THIS: "It is too hard to get ...