Episodes

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 into a 30-60-90 day timeline. These focused actions not only drive progress but also foster team alignment and motivation. Get ready to turn around these practical ideas tomorrow! Linda Rhyne is the owner of Linda Rhyne Consulting and founding president of The Reading League ...

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 right way, a clear plan forms, bringing relief to leaders and teachers. Gathering the right pieces, organizing them, and making connections is crucial for navigating this ever-changing landscape. Join this episode to see what Dr. Grewe says about connecting the dots! Michelle ...

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 coaching cycles. Think of us as your friendly neighborhood baristas, serving up piping hot tips on how to create the perfect blend! Connect with Casey on⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ LinkedIn⁠, or⁠ YouTube⁠! Want to shrink learning gaps, increase teacher capacity, and make your schoo...

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 vision in leadership and share insights into the importance of buy-in when it comes to casting a vision. Offering practical strategies, she will guide us through crafting a compelling vision and gaining buy-in, emphasizing why these elements are pivotal for team success. Joi...

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. Celebrate successes with Mike, as he shares stories showcasing the power of understanding and fostering a supportive environment in schools. Get ready for an insightful journey towards a brighter future for students and educators! For the past twenty-three years, Mike has ...

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 has the potential to make great things happen- can be daunting and uncomfortable! In this episode, I'm aiming to help you remove the discomfort and replace it with confidence! You'll walk away with a strategy to implement IMMEDIATELY in your coaching and leadership conversati...

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 making your school a place teachers WANT to be, you'll thank your lucky stars for this episode. I can't wait to hear what Gretchen has to share, including a sneak peek into her newest book! https://amzn.to/409AUCt Connect with Gretchen at Always a Lesson Listen to Gretchen's Emp...

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 started?" and, "What if a certain group of teachers are resistant?" These questions, plus the ones dropped in the comments will get answered! Bonus: See who the winners are of the giveaway mentioned last week! If you notice PLCs and Teams lacking a focus, the Aligned PLCs & Tea...

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 that you can turnaround and implement with PLCs immediately so they can begin the year with a solid focus and feel revitalized to do purposeful work that matters for the remainder of the year! Never again should you have to wonder what PLCs will focus on! Increase Buy-In a...

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 educators stay in organizations when they feel heard, supported, and valued- and I couldn’t agree more!! Do you want to know what this actually looks like for leaders? Join us for this episode and be prepared to turn around and implement the things Eric shares! Eric Bransteter is a...

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 time and energy trying to solve this problem. At the same time, if the problem continues to exist, we cannot make progress with anything else, right?! How do we approach this issue? Where do we begin? In this episode, I'm guiding you through a root cause analysis protocol that ...

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 sharing the latest findings on the transformative effects of coaching and discuss a handful of simple yet powerful strategies to elevate the work of those who find value in coaching. Join us as Steve and I dialogue around the secrets behind effective coaching and how to seam...

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 on student learning, but they cannot do it alone. The principal/coach relationship is crucial for growth. In this episode, Alissa Crabtree dives into the three ways the principal and coach can join forces and build momentum! Free Masterclass: Accelerate Your Instructional C...

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 daily basis. But that just isn't always the case. In fact, more often than not, instructional coaches or administrators are holding the weight of leading PLCs. Because of this, PLCs can become less meaningful to teachers and more burdensome for the leaders trying to steer t...

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 strategies that can turn any campus into a thriving hub of learning. If you're a principal eager to unlock your school's full potential or just curious about the magic of instructional coaching, this episode is for YOU! BONUS: I'm giving a SHOUT-OUT to several principals who have...

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 goals, support one another's strengths, and unlock their full potential as educational leaders. There is a great transformation that can happen when instructional coaches and principals become a united force for positive change. Whether you're an experienced coach or just sta...

"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 sharing the origin story of these cards and explaining how you can use them to impact teams! Connecting with Talesha www.linkedin.com/in/taleshasavage www.twitter.com/tsavageconnects www.instagram.com/tsavageconnects 34 Morale Boosters and Celebrations https://tls-ed-consult...

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 stress show up in individuals or teams? What are major indicators? Can "stress" be contagious among team members? How does stress affect team dynamics? What can an individual do to alleviate their own stress and/ or support their team that is experiencing stress? How can l...

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 see our schools make progress! Here's how you know you're experiencing school leadership deja vu: 1. You notice yourself asking, "Didn't we do this PD last year AND the year before that? Why are we still having to do this?" 2. You get the feeling that people have been told w...

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 people to implement this and I’m just one person...," you're going to want to tune into this episode! I know exactly how it feels to be the person in your position. Someone who desperately wants to lead change, to be a change catalyst, and to get people on board- but feeling...

I know your goal is to align curriculum and instruction so that unintentional learning gaps are decreased and teacher capacity increases (along with student learning). But isn't that always easier said than done? A lot of the time the attempt to get everyone moving forward on the same path ends up fizzling out (if it ever starts). Most leaders don't know that this happens because they don't have a framework for building capacity. And THAT is what this live is all about! Let's dig into what lead...

As an idea girl, I LOVE when people ask for ideas! But I can only help them and share valuable ideas if I have a more detailed picture of what it is they are seeking. For example, asking me for ideas for your son's birthday party doesn't really give me much information. I could provide better, more appropriate ideas if I knew his age, what he enjoys doing, what kind of party you're wanting to throw, how many people you'd like to invite, and how much you're planning on spending. It's the same wi...

Karle Delo​, a passionate and SUPER tech savvy educator, provides the most awesome tech tips on her social media platforms. She shares about everything from Google Docs, to Canva, to ChatGPT! I am always intrigued and excited by her content and I'm thrilled to have her as a guest on this episode! Catch our live conversation or the replay about ways leaders can embrace technology AND reduce teacher burnout! Karle Delo is an instructional coach with a specialization in technology. Before becoming...

As we begin to think about the year ahead, you are very likely considering how to support PLCs so they are effective and valuable instead of lame and something to check off a to-do list. I LOVED this Change Catalyst Conversation with Cory Camp about Blended PLCs and Teams! She brings her experience and expertise about what this looks like in schools so YOU can shape PLCs into what they were meant to be: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES! When you decide to roll out this idea in your own school ...