Latest Schooladministration Podcast Episodes
194. The Art of Transformational Coaching with Elena Aguilar
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsToday, Elena Aguilar, founder of Bright Morning Consulting, joins me to discuss her new book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching. During the episode, we look at the differences between transformational and instructional coaching. Elena tells us about the 3 Bs of transformational coachin...
193. The Principal's Role in Instructional Coaching with Nicole S. Turner
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 18, 2024 16:15 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWhat is the principal's role in instructional coaching? In this episode, I’m chatting with Nicole S. Turner of Simply Instructional Coaching about how administration impacts coaching on campus. We discuss creating a culture of coaching by working closely with your principal and developing a shar...
192. How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Growth and Learning with Jon Saphier
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 10, 2024 23:34 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsSchool leaders set the tone in the building! In this episode, Jon Saphier, founder of Research for Better Teaching, joins me to discuss how leaders can create a culture of growth and learning. He shares his experiences working with schools to create a culture where everyone is open to improving....
191. Qualities Strong School Leaders Possess with Dwight Carter
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 03, 2024 17:33 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWhat are the qualities strong school leaders possess? You know the type of leader who inspires teachers to try new things and grow. In this episode, we look at what makes that kind of leader with author and award-winning education leader, Dwight Carter. During the episode, we talk about his book...
190. Supporting Highly Effective Strategies in Math: What Should We Be Building? With Kristen Acosta
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 27, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsMath is everywhere in our world, and we want to make sure students are prepared! So how can instructional coaches support teachers with highly effective math strategies? In this episode, math educator and author, Kristen Acosta joins me to give her insights on improving math instruction in our s...
189. Reading & Writing in the Content Areas: Why All Coaches Need Literacy Knowledge with Douglas Fisher
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 20, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsNo matter your coaching focus, reading and writing are a part of it! In this episode, Douglas Fisher joins me to talk about reading & writing in the content areas and why all coaches need literacy knowledge. We discuss the consequences of compartmentalizing subjects, what schools can look like w...
188. Three Shifts Schools Can Make to Support Reading & Writing
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 13, 2024 15:24 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsLooking to improve literacy instruction at your school? In this episode, we explore three shifts schools can make to support reading and writing in all grades. I discuss reviewing data when planning to figure out what to teach and how to teach it. You’ll also hear about working on how we teach w...
187. Supporting Highly Effective Strategies in Literacy: An Introduction to SOR with Elise Lovejoy
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIf your school is moving to embrace what we know about reading based on science and how growing brains work, don’t miss this episode! On the show, we explore the Science of Reading and take a look at it in terms of Scarborough's Reading Rope. I break down the components of Scarborough’s Reading ...
Why Embark on the Mentorship Journey
Leaders AdvantEDGE - May 02, 2024 16:02 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA principal mentorship program is designed to provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to new school administrators. Tune in to learn how OAESA/OASSA’s grant-funded Beginning Administrators Mentorship (BAM) Program, has impacted both mentors and mentees with the addi...
186. Culturally Responsive Teaching with Zaretta Hammond
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 29, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, I’m talking to author and consultant Zaretta Hammond about culturally responsive teaching. We unpack what culturally responsive teaching is (and is not), the importance of building trusting relationships with students, and how culture affects the way we learn. Zaretta shares ins...
185. The New Classroom Instruction That Works with Bryan Goodwin
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 22, 2024 13:16 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAs instructional coaches, we often wonder if our schools are moving in the right direction and how we can get students more engaged in their learning. In this episode, I’m talking to Bryan Goodwin about his book, The New Classroom Instruction that Works. He shares strategies and ideas that coach...
184. Rigor by Design, Not by Chance with Dr. Karin Hess
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsGet ready for an incredible interview with the fantastic Dr. Karin Hess! She joins me to talk about her book, Rigor by Design, Not Chance. You’ll hear directly from her about cognitive rigor and how coaches can help teachers plan for instruction. During the episode, we discuss some common miscon...
183. Creating Inclusive Spaces to Support Resiliency with Nita Creekmore
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHow can instructional coaches help create inclusive spaces to support teacher resiliency? In this episode, I’m chatting with Nita Creekmore of Love Teach Bless about fostering inclusive environments where teachers feel like they belong and flourish. We talk about what resiliency means and how in...
182. Building Teacher Morale When Systemic Changes Are Needed with Suzanne Dailey
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsChanges in education over the last few years have affected teacher morale. The good news is there are ways instructional coaches can help! In this episode, Suzanne Dailey from Teach Happier joins me to discuss building teacher morale when systemic changes are needed. We talk about teacher morale...
181. Instructional Coaching for Engagement with Gretchen Bridgers
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIf we want students engaged in the classroom, instruction needs to have purpose and meaning. In this episode, Gretchen Bridgers from Always A Lesson joins me to chat about instructional coaching for engagement. We talk about how instructional coaches can support teachers around student engagemen...
180. Differentiation as a Support for Engagement with Dr. Shaime Cortes
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe can get students more engaged in the classroom if we customize their learning experiences. In this episode, Dr. Shaime Cortes joins me to discuss using differentiation as a support for engagement. We talk about the connection between differentiation and engagement. Dr. Cortes describes the be...
179. 5 High-Impact Engagement Strategies Your Teachers Will Love
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - March 11, 2024 16:52 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, I share 5 high-impact engagement strategies your teachers will love! These fun and easy strategies promote cognitive engagement and get students involved in their learning. I explain each one and give some examples too. Cognitive engagement is so important for our students' long...
178. Coaching Observations: What Do You Look For?
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsSo, you made it through the door. Now what? In this episode, we’re talking about coaching observations and what to look for while you’re in classrooms! You’ll hear why it’s helpful to focus on one specific student-centered goal during classroom visits. I break down the three main categories to l...
177. Providing Clear and Concise Feedback to Teachers with Alissa Crabtree
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - February 27, 2024 00:08 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsProviding clear and concise feedback to teachers during coaching cycles is so important! But a big challenge for many instructional coaches is actually getting to the conversation. On this episode, Alissa Crabtree from Crabtree Coaching Collaborative joins me to discuss providing teacher feedbac...
176. Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles with Allison Petersen
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - February 19, 2024 13:54 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIn this episode, we’re talking about kickstarting your coaching cycles with Allison Petersen from #NewToCoaching. During the conversation, we discuss using instructional coaching cycles to support teachers' individual needs. Using real-life examples, Allison shares ideas for initiating coaching ...
175. Fine-Tuning Instructional Coaching Cycles with Jim Knight
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - February 12, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAre you looking for ideas to help improve your instructional coaching cycles? In this episode, Jim Knight, Founder of Instructional Coaching Group, joins me to discuss fine-tuning your instructional coaching cycles! During the show, we talk about setting goals, collaborative conversations, and p...
174. Introduction to Mini Instructional Coaching Cycles
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - February 05, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to Season 5!!! Our theme this month is “Coaching Cycles - Make Them Happen!”. I’m excited to kick off this series with an introduction to mini instructional coaching cycles. During the show, I explain the steps in a mini coaching cycle and give you some real-life examples too! I also sha...
Making School Safety a Daily Habit
Leaders AdvantEDGE - November 30, 2023 20:07 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, Dr. Becky Hornberger has a conversation with school safety experts, Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger, about their approach to helping schools address the topic of school safety. Tune in to dive deeper into why you should shift from a ‘response’ mindset to a mindset of prevent...
173. Common Assessments - How to Make Them and Use Them
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - November 27, 2023 15:07 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWe’re wrapping up season 4 with a special episode all about creating, planning, and implementing common assessments. I share my experiences working with teacher teams on common assessments. Plus, I give you my process for creating common assessments aligned to state standards and ideas for how y...
172. Data & Assessments: A Coaching Call with Stacy Amsden
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - November 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsI really love coaching call episodes! You get to hear about some of the real challenges coaches in the field are facing on campus and get some helpful tips. This episode I’m joined by Stacy Amsden, a second-year instructional coach. During the call, we problem solve some issues she’s having at h...
171. Formative Assessment as Data with Steve Ventura
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - November 13, 2023 14:35 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsFormative assessments are an important part of the teaching and learning cycle. In this episode, Steve Ventura, President of Advanced Collaborative Solutions, joins me as we dig into formative assessments and data. Steve explains the difference between formative, summative, and interim assessme...
170. Meaningful Use of Data for Data-Driven Instruction with Jessica Zimmerman
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - November 06, 2023 18:36 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAre your data meetings all talk and no action? Join me as I chat with Jessica Zimmerman about how we can use the data we’re collecting to guide instruction and meet the individual needs of our students. During this episode, we explore different types of data, the benefits of analyzing multiple f...
169. Coaching Cycles: A Coaching Call with Erica Denkenberger
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - October 30, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHow can instructional coaches get teachers to engage in coaching cycles? In this coaching call episode, I sit down with academic coach Erica Denkenberger to problem-solve some challenges she's facing implementing coaching cycles at her school. We talk about getting buy-in from teachers, tips for...
168. Coaching Cycles: Your Questions Answered!
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - October 23, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsDo you have questions about coaching cycles? Well, I've got answers! In this episode, I answer 7 questions from instructional coaches about how to make coaching cycles work! Some of the key challenges I address include introducing coaching cycles, working with resistant teachers, and following u...
167. 5 Options for Classroom Work in a Coaching Cycle
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - October 17, 2023 14:22 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsCoaching cycles don’t need to be complicated! Sometimes instructional coaches get caught up in this idea that coaching cycles have to be done in a certain way or follow a specific formula, but that’s not the case. What we really need to do is differentiate learning and find ways to make the coac...