Latest Schooladministration Podcast Episodes
166. Working Towards Goals Through Coaching Cycles with Sherry St. Clair
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - October 09, 2023 15:14 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWondering how to help teachers achieve their goals during coaching cycles? In this episode, Sherry St. Clair, President of Reflect to Learn, joins me to dive into this important topic. During our conversation, we talk about setting small, focused S.M.A.R.T. goals and how to keep those goals at t...
165. Coaching with Fewer Meetings: Texts, Video
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - October 02, 2023 14:46 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsTeachers are really busy, but that can’t stop us from coaching them! What if we could offer coaching cycles without the need for so many face-to-face meetings? In this episode, I’m sharing ideas for coaching with fewer meetings. I talk about ways instructional coaches can use technology to build...
164. Better PLCs: A Coaching Call with Alyssa Tyra
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - September 25, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWant better PLCs? Well, you’re in for a treat! In this special coaching call episode, I’m talking with Alyssa Tyra about how to implement professional learning communities (PLCs). Alyssa is a first-year middle school instructional coach trying to move her PLCs from just learning information and ...
163. Writing Curriculum Together with Linsday Lyons
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - September 18, 2023 15:51 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHave you ever found yourself struggling to get teachers on board with collaborative planning? Do you want to improve your curriculum writing process with your PLCs? If you said yes, this episode is for you! Today educational justice coach, Lindsay Lyons joins me to talk about writing curriculum ...
162. Building PLCs Through Open Classrooms
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - September 11, 2023 21:56 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIf you want to create change across a school, you've got to get teachers together to see teaching in action. In this episode, we’re talking about building PLCs through open classrooms. You'll learn the benefits of instructional rounds and how they help build a community of learners. I share a st...
161. Setting Up PLCs for Success When You're Just Getting Started with Casey Watts
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - September 05, 2023 17:21 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWelcome to this podcast about setting up PLCs for success when you're just getting started. Our guest today is Casey from Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting, LLC. During the epsiode Casey shares ideas for initiating PLCs when they're not in place, and she gives us tips for improving learning comm...
160. Implementing New Learning: A Coaching Call with Ryan Monceaux
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - August 28, 2023 21:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHow do you get teachers to embrace new learning? On this coaching call episode, I talk to social studies specialist Ryan Monceaux, about implementing new learning in schools. During the call, he shares some of his challenges around this topic, and we brainstorm ideas he can try on campus. We dis...
159. Making School-Wide Shifts in Instruction
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - August 21, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsListen to this episode for everything you need to know about making school-wide shifts in instruction. During the show, I talk about the reasons teachers resist change and don’t try new things in their classrooms. I share four ideas instructional coaches can try to help teachers get on board wi...
158. Developing Teacher Leaders to Support School Change with Melnequa Holloway
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - August 14, 2023 17:41 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIf you want to create a collaborative culture where teachers learn from each other, invest in your teacher leaders. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of developing teacher leaders to support school change. Our guest, Melnequa Holloway, joins me to discuss what it means to be a true te...
157. Building a Coaching Culture When Your Admin Isn’t Supportive with Dr. Delia Racines
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - August 07, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAs instructional coaches, one of our goals is to develop a strong coaching culture. Unfortunately, in many schools, administrators undermine or completely sabotage this mission. So how do you create a coaching culture when your administration doesn’t support you? In this episode, Dr. Delia Racin...
The Science Behind Personalized Ed-Tech School Solutions
Leaders AdvantEDGE - August 02, 2023 17:54 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWith so many ed-tech options available, this episode focuses on the importance of evaluating the efficacy of these digital resources. Dr. Becky Hornberger’s conversation with Hee Jin Bang, VP of Efficacy, Research, and Evaluation at Age of Learning—OAESA’s newest corporate partner— and Carmen Al...
156. Building Your Coaching Program: A Coaching Call with Amy Mather
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - July 31, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsBuilding a coaching program at a school that’s never had one before is difficult, especially if you’re a brand-new coach. It's hard to envision what the role could look like and what you need to do to get everything set up. In this coaching call episode, I’m talking to special education inclusio...
155. Organization for Instructional Coaching with Jessica Whittaker
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - July 31, 2023 05:46 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsCoach, are you looking for ways to get more organized? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Whittaker from My Teacher Style to talk about organization for instructional coaching. In this episode, Jessica shares how she organizes herself for different aspects of her coaching work. We talk about how...
154. Instructional Coaching Schedules
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - July 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsInstructional coaching schedules are one of those things that look different for every coach. In this episode, we're talking to a panel of three coaches about how they schedule their time. I also share what my coaching schedule looked like when I was on a campus and explain what I did each week....
153. Defining Roles Within Student-Focused Coaching with Dr. Jan Hasbrouck
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - July 10, 2023 21:28 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWhat are the different roles coaches serve within student-focused coaching? Join me as I talk to Dr. Jan Hasbrouck about this important topic. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of student-centered coaching and discuss this unique approach to supporting educators and students...
152. Building Your Instructional Coaching Program
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - July 04, 2023 03:39 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHow can you set up a strong foundation for your coaching work? In this episode, I share my favorite tips for building a coaching program. We talk about reviewing data and combining it with input from teachers to set goals. I explain how to create a coaching menu of support. You’ll get tips for ...
151. Adjusting to Being Out of the Classroom
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 27, 2023 00:20 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsTransitioning from a teacher to an instructional coach is a huge change. In this episode, I share the story of my first day as a new coach and what it was like to change positions. I explain the benefits of becoming an instructional coach and some common challenges. Get tips for defining your co...
150. Coaching ESL, ELL, or ESOL with Risa Woods
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 19, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThis week Risa Woods is joining me on the podcast to talk about coaching ESL, ELL, or ESOL. During the episode, we discuss all things coaching and teaching English language learners. Risa tells us about her coaching work and why what she does is special. She explains some of the unique challenge...
149. Coaching Early Childhood with Michelle Gonzalez
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 13, 2023 02:14 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsTeaching early childhood education requires a special skill set and so does coaching it. That’s why I invited Michelle Gonzalez on the show to talk about coaching early childhood. Michelle’s an early childhood special education instructional coach with a specialty in dual language. In this episo...
148. Tips from a Traveling Special Education Coach with Crista Smith
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - June 05, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWondering what it’s like to be a specialized coach? In this episode, Crista Smith joins me to talk about her experiences as a traveling special ed coach. She shares tips for coaching teachers in multiple schools and districts. During the episode, Crista emphasizes the importance of building re...
147. Evaluating Coaching Work: A Coaching Call with Dianne Farlett
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 29, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsHow do you know if your coaching work is making an impact? You evaluate it! In this coaching call episode, I sit down with reading coach Diane Farlett to discuss strategies for evaluating coaching work. We talk about going on a school-wide learning walk to collect data and set goals. You'll get ...
Use Your Gifts
Leaders AdvantEDGE - May 25, 2023 13:27 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs the school year draws to a close, we hope you are as excited as we are for our upcoming Annual Professional Conference, Stay Gold: Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Your Future. To share in this excitement, Dr. Becky Hornberger sits down with current OAESA Board President and opening keynote speak...
146. 6 Things Instructional Coaches Should Do to Close the Year
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 22, 2023 23:23 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe end of the year is a busy time for coaches. There’s a lot to do and not much time to do it. In this episode, I share six things coaches should do to wrap up the year. You’ll get tips for debriefing with teachers and recommendations for preparing for an end-of-year conversation with your admi...
145. When You're Used for Everything but Coaching
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 15, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsInstructional coaches get asked to do a lot of random things, from covering classes to attending meetings. Most of it has nothing to do with coaching. When schools are short-staffed or have tasks that need to be done, instructional coaches are asked to fill in. The challenge with this is that ev...
The Magic of Coaching: Programs to Build Your Inclusive Instructional Leadership Practices
Leaders AdvantEDGE - May 11, 2023 14:55 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis episode highlights Inclusive Instructional Leadership – or IIL - programs offered through the University of Cincinnati Systems Development & Improvement Center, also known as the UC-SDI Center. These programs include OLi4, AIPL, and the Central Office Project, all of which are focused on t...
144. How to Evaluate Your Coaching Work with Cory Camp
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 08, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsThe end of the school year is the perfect time to reflect on your coaching impact. In this episode, Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning for Sibme, joins me to talk about how to evaluate your coaching work. She shares ideas for evaluating your coaching work, gathering feedback from teach...
143. How to Track Your Coaching Work with Krissy Ogletree Edwards
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - May 01, 2023 19:02 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsSometimes we get to the end of a week of coaching, and we can't even figure out where all our time went. We've been busy but we haven't checked off as many items on our to-do list as we'd like because we've been pulled to do other things. On episode 143 of Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podc...
142. The Human Side of Coaching with Marianne Domico - Coaching Call
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsIt's not easy being a first-year instructional coach in a school that’s never had one before. Add to that being the only coach on campus and you've got the challenging situation my guest Marianne Domico finds herself in this year. Listen in on this coaching call episode as we talk about how to c...
141. The Words We Use and How They Influence Teachers with Jessica Vance
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 17, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsWords really do matter, especially when it comes to coaching teachers. In this episode, I'm talking to Jessica Vance of Leading with Inquiry about the words we use and how they influence teachers. We discuss the importance of approaching coaching with curiosity and using open-ended questions and...
140. Improving Our Communication with Teachers with Nicole S. Turner
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B - April 10, 2023 14:05 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAre you an instructional coach looking to improve your communication skills? In this episode, I'm talking to Nicole S. Turner, CEO and founder of Simply Coaching & Teaching, about improving our communication with teachers. During the show, she shares tips on communicating effectively, using vide...