Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

Imagine a team meeting where every teacher leaves with a new strategy they’re excited to try the next day! Kurtis Hewson of Jigsaw Learning joins me to discuss the collaborative team response, an actionable...

We don’t need professional development (PD) that checks boxes. We need PD that turns into real learning! Today, Toni Rose Deanon of Modern Classrooms Project is here to share ideas for creating professional learning...

We’ve all sat through those boring professional development sessions that leave us uninspired, and maybe a little sleepy too! But what if we could make PD more engaging and exciting for teachers? That’s exactly what I’m...

How do you build teacher expertise? In this episode, math coach Desi Klassen joins me to talk about how to develop teacher skill. We explore the difference between knowledge and skill, why so many traditional PD...

Today, Michelle Ruhe, founder of Coach from the Couch, joins me to unpack how to build teacher knowledge. We talk about practical strategies for building knowledge through coaching cycles and informal hallway chats, as...

Not sure where to focus your coaching work this school year to really move the needle? You’re in the right place! In this episode, author and teacher Dave Stuart Jr. joins me to unpack the 6 things teachers need to...

Before teachers can work with you, they need to know who you are and how you can support them. So how do you make that first meeting count? Today I'm breaking down how to plan a Coffee with the Coach event to introduce...

How many hours do you spend each week crafting the perfect coaching newsletter, only for it to disappear into the abyss of teachers’ inboxes? If you’re tired of writing newsletters that don’t lead to meaningful coaching...

What do dinosaurs and instructional coaches have in common? Listen to find out! Today we’re digging into the 6 foundational principles of instructional coaching. Discover why it’s important to coach all teachers, not...

You got the coaching job. Now what? Landing the position is only the beginning. Truth is, most of us aren’t handed a roadmap for what to do next. We’re expected to lead, make decisions, and build relationships, usually...

Imagine if coaching made teachers feel seen and celebrated instead of judged! That’s exactly what strengths-based coaching is all about: shifting the focus from what’s missing to what’s working. In this episode...

What if instructional coaching wasn’t about “fixing” teachers, but about helping them think more deeply and discover their own solutions? Today, I sat down with Mary Bouley to discuss Cognitive Coaching, a framework...

Tired of dusty data binders and wasted meeting time? Want strategies and tips for using data effectively? You're in the right place! In this episode, Jessica Lane and Jenelle McClenahen of Symplifyed join me to discuss...

Today, bestselling author Glen Pearsall joins me to talk about formative assessments: quick and easy check-ins that offer valuable insights into student learning. We discuss what distinguishes formative assessment from...

Looking for an introduction to different types of assessments? On this episode, the amazing Steve Ventura joins me to talk all about assessments and data. We discuss the differences between formative, benchmark, and...