#coachbetter
Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school. New episodes every Wednesday!
Episodes
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (01): Introducing the Thrive Model: Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture
Our topic for episode 1 is Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture: Introducing the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. This episode shares an overview of the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching that will set the stage for all other episodes in this series. Kim developed the Thrive Model after a decade of working with coaches and school leaders around the world. It bri
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (00): Introducing the Series 2026
Welcome to Eduro Learning's "Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series" This is a special podcast series designed to support you in refreshing your coaching practice. It's called (you guessed it), Refresh Your Coaching Practice. This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're
#coachbetter Season 7 Reflection: The Small Shift That Changed Everything with Kim Cofino
In this final #coachbetter episode for Season 7, Kim talks about the challenge of feeling like you're constantly in day-to-day mode, without being able to be intentional about planning for what's coming up next. As educators we are busy and now AI is pushing us in a variety of ways to try to do even more, often with less resources. It can feel impossible to keep up. And that often leads us to thin
Trend Spotting in Your Coaching Data with Kim and Diana
In #coachbetter episode Kim and Diana talk about ways that you can spot patterns and trends in your coaching data for the year. Kim was recently talking to our current members of the Coach and we talked about how important it is to just start collecting data and building in a practice of reflection - even if you are worried that you won't have "enough" data. The data you collect right now can beco
Coaching for Human Flourishing with Iain Henderson
In #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Iain Henderson, Director of The Bridge at Wellington College. This is a peek into a conversation they had for Iain's podcast that we're excited to share with you here. Iain and Kim have been having ongoing conversations about how coaching is implemented differently in different school settings and this conversation highlights a number of key topics that have
Why Do Coaches Need a Macro View? with The Coach Mentors
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about the importance of understanding the macro view of the whole school as an instructional coach. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring two of our amazing The Coach Mentors: Diana Beabout and Kristen Moreland. In this clip we unpack the subtle (but often unexpected and surprising) shift to looking at you
CASE STUDY: Hosting Data Retreats as an Instructional Coach with Jenn Overstreet
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's clients, Jenn Overstreet, who is now Head of School in Italy, but when we recorded this call she was an instructional coach at the American International School of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Jenn is a highly experienced coach, and she had just graduated The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program when we s
Collecting Feedback on Your Coaching Practice with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks about two intentional ways to collect feedback on your coaching practice - inspired by a conversation she recently had with a client. Learning how to collect and use feedback on your coaching practice is an absolute game changer to continually improve your coaching practice over time. It's the number one strategy Kim uses every single day to work towards beco
Developing a School-Wide Instructional Coaching Program at Shanghai American School with SAS Instructional Coaches
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with several members of the instructional coaching team at Shanghai American School in China. This is such a big team, that even with 6 guests on the show today: Alex McMillan, Alex Braden, Yuri Liu, Andrew Ranson, Bick McSwiney and Scott Williams, this is still less than half the team! We're excited to share this episode with you today because SAS has been d
Making the Decision to Invest in Multiple Coaches: Samantha Olson-Wyman & Stephanie Cifuentes
This #coachbetter episode is about how school leaders can make the decision to invest in hiring multiple instructional coaches. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Samantha Olson Wyman and Stephanie Cifuentes. Sam and Stephanie share the ways they used data to determine the impact that coaches were making - and they found that everyone in the comm
CASE STUDY: Developing a Strong Coach-Principal Partnership with Andrew Ranson
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with Andrew Ranson, instructional coach at Shanghai American School in China. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. If you're a regular listener of the podcast, you might have heard Andrew's recent QuickTi
The Difference Between a Coaching Vision & Definition with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode Diana is sharing the difference between a definition and a vision for instructional coaching. We all know that sometimes coaching thrives in one school setting and stalls in another. There are lots of reasons why this might happen and one of them is a lack of clarity around the definition of coaching. In schools we're great at creating a lofty vision (we all have exper
Celebrating Two Years of AAICIS
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with some members of the team from the Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (called AAICIS), where she is currently serving as the Executive Director. This episode is celebrating the two years of AAICIS! This episode was rexorded to share and celebrate some of their key achievements over this last year with you
Recognizing Your Leadership, as an Instructional Coach with Dr. Chaunté Garrett
This #coachbetter episode is about the ways that coaches can see themselves as leaders in their school community. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Dr. Chaunté Garrett, former Instructional Coach, and currently Superintendent of a K12 Charter School in North Carolina. What we love about this clip is that so often instructional coaches struggle t
CASE STUDY: 6 Keys to Building a Coaching Culture with Coaches as Leaders Graduate, Tina Peji
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Tina Peiji. Tina is a highly experienced coach, a graduate of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program and Coaches as Leaders. At the time of recording, she had just graduated from Coaches as Leaders. Tina is also an essential member of the AAICIS A-Team! These case study episodes ar
Navigating the Hidden Mental Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode Kim and Diana talk about the mental load that coaches carry - and may not recognize. This is a topic that came up during a previous #coachbetter episode with Kim Porter. This is something that, as coaches, we may feel, but may not recognize how it impacts our work - and the work that our coaching partners have the capacity for. In this episode, Kim and Diana will unpac
Stepping into Your Leadership with Fran Prolman
In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Fran Prolman, author, educational leadership consultant and founder of The Learning Collaborative. Fran brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership that is so relevant for coaches and middle leaders, and this episode is a deep dive into so many strategies, ideas and resources for all informal leaders! In this episode Fran and Kim talk about .
Making Instructional Coaching Sustainable with Ellen and Bruce Eisenberg
This #coachbetter episode is about the enabling conditions for coaching success and is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Ellen and Bruce Eisenberg, Founders of The Professional Institute for Instructional Coaching. Ellen and Bruce highlight the importance of developing a school culture that supports a growth mindset and a coaching culture. If we don'
CASE STUDY: Bridging the Gap Between Professional Learning & Classroom Action with Sarah Tudge
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Sarah Tudge, High School Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Manila in the Philippines. At the time of recording, Sarah had just graduated from The Coach and completed her amazing Action Research around the impact of coaching - if you want to see the outcome of her rese
The Difference Between a Coaching Mindset & Coaching Program
This #coachbetter episode is about the difference between a coaching mindset and a coaching program. There is a HUGE difference between embracing a coaching mindset and building an intentional coaching program. However, because it's quite hard to see all the layers that go into an intentional coaching program it might seem like if everyone has a coaching mindset, we have a coaching program. Althou
Finding the Line Between Appraisal & Growth with Lindsay Prendergast
In #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, who's currently Assistant Director of the Danielson Group, and a best selling author. Lindsay was a teacher, administrator and a coach for many years before shifting to work with the Danielson Group. In this conversation, they talk about: Why appraisal and supervision is so important - and should be seen as a gift How appraisal h
Creating a Culture of Coaching – Before Hiring Coaches with Leigh Miller
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about building a culture of coaching. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Leigh Miller, Deputy Head of School at Munich International School. What we love about this clip is that Leigh describes what a culture of coaching looks and feels like from her time at a previous school. What's especially intere
CASE STUDY: Growing as an Educator: Through Instructional Coaching with Getting Started and The Coach Graduate, Ana Cristina Lopez
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Ana Cristina Lopez. Ana Cristina is a highly experienced educator (currently a HS & AP Spanish Teacher at Daegu International School in South Korea). At the time of recording, she had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, right after completing Getting Starte
Coaching is Not Mandatory with Kaitlyn Pettinga
This #coachbetter episode is about the importance of coaching being voluntary. This is a highlight from a favorite episode from a previous season featuring Kaitlyn Pettinga, who at the time of recording was Assistant Middle School Principal at the International School of Panama. In this clip, Kaitlyn clearly defines the structure of their divisional leadership team - and how the coach and administ
Intentionally Inclusive Practices for Instructional Coaches and Educational Leaders with Margaret Park
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Margaret Park. Margaret is an education equity consultant and school leader and Kim attended one of her sessions at the EARCOS Leadership Conference last year. Her session was so insightful and Kim made so many connections to instructional coaching that Kim knew she would have so much more to share with you, too! In this episode Margaret and Kim talk abo
Data Dashboards for a Strong Coach - Admin Partnership with Andrew Ranson
In this episode Kim talks with Andrew Ranson, High School Instructional Coach at Shanghai American School (and graduate of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program) about how he got started using a coaching dashboard - and how it helped transform conversations with his school leaders! We know that leadership support is a critical aspect of the success of a coaching program and the idea is to s
A Case Study: Moving from Classroom to Coach with Angela Mee Lee
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Angela Mee Lee, Early Years Performing Arts teacher at UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam. At the time of recording Angela had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching pr
The Importance of Creating a Coaching Culture with Steve Barkley
This #coachbetter episode is about creating a coaching culture. This is a highlight from a favorite episode from last season featuring Steve Barkley. This clip highlights how important it is for coaching to become a culture embedded in the school. This can not be work that coaches are doing on their own. We need to empower others to learn more about the practice of coaching so that as many people
Coaching the Person, Not the Problem with Reem Labib Tyson
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Reem Labib Tyson, experienced teacher, instructional coach, principal, and district administrator; now CEO and Founder of EDspired Coaching and Consulting where she primarily works with leaders as an executive coach. Reem's extensive background and experience in so many different contexts gives a powerful lens to view coaching from multiple perspectives.
Confidentiality with Transparency: Separating Growth from Evaluation with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim address what she means by "confidentiality with transparency". As coaches, we know that coaching experiences need to be confidential so we can create a safe space for teachers to be vulnerable, take risks and set authentic goals. However, sometimes we worry that because coaching is confidential we can never share anything that happens within a coaching relationshi
A Case Study: Finding Her Path to Instructional Coaching with Andrea Goodrich
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Andrea Goodrich, grade 4 classroom teacher at Concordia International School in Hanoi, Vietnam. At the time of recording Andrea had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development
Why Hire Coaches with Jim Laney & Sara Brodhead
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about why schools hire coaches. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from last season featuring Head of School Jim Laney and Director of Curriculum Sara Brodhead. Jim and Sara define the benefits of coaching on so many levels: what the Board needs to hear, what motivates leaders, and the benefits of coaching to improve student learning.
Coaching for Impact, Not Activity with Donna Spangler
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Donna Spangler, who spent the majority of her career working in US public schools as a teacher, then coach, then chair of a team of coaches, then assistant principal and president of her teacher's union. She also served as President of the Pennslyvania chapter of Learning Forward, and now works as a coach through Sibme and Executive Director of Edjacent,
8 Red Flags to Avoid When Building a Coaching Program with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana is going to share 8 Red Flags to Avoid When Building a Coaching Culture - and What TO DO Instead. As coaches and leaders we are doing our best to build a positive and inclusive coaching culture, but sometimes we can be making some big mistakes without even realizing it. When you look back on your own coaching experience - as a coach or as an educator or leader,
The True Impact of Coaching: A Coach & Coaching Partner Case Study with Nikki Hume & Amber
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Nikki Hume, an elementary art specialist, and her coaching partner Amber Shortridge, a kindergarten teacher, both at the International School of Manila in the Philippines. While Nikki was in The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program she coached Amber as one of the steps in Phase 3: Grow
3 Tips to Make Coaching Successful with Diane Sweeney
In this episode we're looking at three tips to make coaching successful. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Diane Sweeney. What we appreciate about this clip is that Diane highlights all three elements of the Thrive Model within her three tips. She touches on Clarity, Consistency and Community in this short clip. As you're watching or listening,
Building Communities of Hope Through Instructional Coaching with Elin Kelsey & Ivy Yan
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Elin Kelsey and Ivy Yan. Elin is an author, researcher and leader in the solutions-focused environmental and climate justice movement. Her mission is to spread wild contagious hope. Ivy is an experiential learning designer and facilitator advocating for the happiness and well-being of human beings and nature as a whole. Together they bring so much hope,
Building Teacher Agency Through Coaching Conversations with Kim Cofino
In this episode Kim talks about how we can build teacher agency during coaching conversations - by providing structure to their thoughts. This episode was inspired by a conversation with one of Kim's clients in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program when they were going through the "In Practice" module of the course. They were starting to have coaching conversations for the first time and r
Season 7 Intro: Hot Topics in Instructional Coaching Across the Globe
This is the first #coachbetter episode for season seven of the podcast and Kim highlights 5 key themes that have been percolating to the surface in her work over the past academic year. All of these topics have been a big feature of the in-person work Kim has been doing, our global cohorts of The Coach, and the long term consulting work she does with schools. The themes are: Maintaining confiden
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (10): Looking Back to Move Forward 2025
For the tenth and final episode in the series, the topic is Looking Back to Move Forward as an Instructional Coach - a collaborative #coachbetter quick tips with Kim and Diana together . This episode focuses on the importance of reflection to help you prepare for the next academic year. The whole series has been about reflecting on your practice and this one will set you up for an annual process
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (09):Mindset: Embracing Your Informal Leadership as an Instructional Coach 2025
The topic for the ninth episode in this series is Embracing Your Informal Leadership as an Instructional Coach. This episode focuses on the essential mindset shift that educators need to make when moving into an instructional coaching role. If you enjoy this episode, you'll love the previous episodes. Go back and listen so you can refresh your coaching practice following the three phases of the Th
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (08): 5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are so Essential in Schools 2025
For the eighth episode in this series, the topic is 5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are Essential in Schools. This episode focuses on the essential mindset shift that educators need to make when moving into an instructional coaching role. If you enjoy this episode, you'll love the previous episodes. Go back and listen so you can refresh your coaching practice following the three phases of the Thr
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (07): 6 Ways to Build Coaching Relationships with ALL Teachers 2025
For the seventh episode in this series, the topic is 6 Strategies to Build Relationships with ALL Teachers. This episode focuses on the third phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Community. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes. This series is designed to be an annual refresh of your coaching practice - even if y
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (06): 5 Ways to Build a Coaching Culture 2025
The topic for the sixth episode in this series is 5 Ways to Build a Coaching Culture. This episode focuses on the third phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Community. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes. This series is designed to be an annual refresh of your coaching practice - even if you've heard some of th
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (05): Asking Just the Right Questions as an Instructional Coach 2025
For the fifth episode of this series, our topic is Asking Just the Right Questions as an Instructional Coach. This episode focuses on the second phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Consistency. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes. This series is designed to be an annual refresh of your coaching practice - even
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (04): Top 5 Elements for an Effective Coaching Conversation 2025
The topic of episode 4 is the Top 5 Elements for an Effective Instructional Coaching Conversation. This episode focuses on the second phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Consistency. To learn about all three phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes. This series is designed to be an annual refresh of your coaching practice - even if you've heard s
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (03): Three Ways to Find Clarity in Your Coaching Role 2025
The topic of our third episode is 3 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Instructional Coaching Role featuring one of our amazing The Coach Mentors, Diana Beabout. This episode focuses on the first phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Clarity For more about the series, and to get some background on the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes. This series is designed
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (02): The Importance of Clarity in Your Instructional Coaching Role (and Program) 2025
This episode focuses on the first phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Clarity. This is the second episode in the Refresh Your Coaching Practice series. The previous episode introduces the Thrive Model - if you haven't listened to that one yet, go back and listen so you have the framework for the entire series. This series is designed to be an annual refresh of your coachi
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (01): Introducing the Thrive Model: Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture 2025
Our topic for episode 1 is Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture: Introducing the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. This episode shares an overview of the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching that will set the stage for all other episodes in this series. Kim developed the Thrive Model after a decade of working with coaches and school leaders around the world. It bri
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (00): Introducing the Series 2025
Welcome to Eduro Learning's "Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series" This is a special podcast series designed to support you in refreshing your coaching practice. It's called (you guessed it), Refresh Your Coaching Practice. This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're
#coachbetter Season 6 Recap
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim wraps up season 6 and highlights one of key themes from this season of #coachbetter - the value of developing a coaching mindset among all staff members as you work towards building a coaching culture. Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode? You'll enjoy: Introducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset Let's Connect: Our website: coachbe
Navigating Your Own Mental Capacity as an Instructional Coach
As coaches we work so hard to support others that we can often forget how important it is to take care of ourselves too. But, as Cindy Tisdale-McPhee said on a very early episode of the podcast, for coaches to be present for others, they must take care of themselves first. This is a special #coachbetter collaborative episode with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout because both of them have had an extra
Bringing a Sense of Joy to Professional Learning Through Lego Serious Play with Joel Birch
In #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Joel Birch, Certified Facilitator and Pro Trainer of LEGO Serious Play. Joel is such a pro at bringing fun, humor, creativity and play into his work. Just being in his orbit helps lighten the mood and start seeing creative possibilities you might not have noticed before. This episode is all about how to bring that kind of energy to your work - even if you'
Advocating for Equity with Ange Molony
This #coachbetter episode is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Ange Molony, Secondary School Vice Principal at Discovery College in Hong Kong. Kim and Ange talk about how informal leaders, like instructional coaches, can advocate for equity in their school setting. Instructional coaches are fortunate to engage with so many different stakeholders thr
Coaching Call: Balancing Competing Demands as a School Leader with Kathy Patton
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with a member of our community. This conversation is with Kathy Patton, Assistant (ES) Principal at International School of Panama. HUGE thank you to Kathy for being willing to record this session to share with all of you! This episode is such a great example of the many demands of leadership - and j
Embracing Your Curiosity as an Instructional Coach
It can often feel easier to be an expert (or a consultant) than it is to coach. Whether it's building peer coaching skills among a full faculty, or inside The Coach with educators who are learning to be instructional coaches, or in workshops with teachers who are just learning about coaching, we all feel very comfortable in the consultancy dynamic. We're familiar with the concept of mentoring or g
Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of AAICIS
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with members of the team from the Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (called AAICIS), where Kim is currently serving as the Executive Director. The organization is celebrating its one-year anniversary by reflecting on its achievements since its launch in March 2024. The discussion highlights the unique suppo
The Importance of Intentional Conversations with Michele Mattoon
This #coacbetter episode is about the importance of intentional and structured conversations. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Michele Mattoon, Executive Director of the National School Reform Faculty. Recently as part of one of AAICIS Leaders Speaker Series we had Jennifer Abrams share with our community about Stretching Your Learning Edge
Case Study: Navigating a New Coaching Role & School Culture with Jen Kagohara
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Jen Kagohara, ES Tech & Design Coach, Taipei American School, Taiwan. Jen is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program and when we recorded this episode she had just finished the program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the develop
Introducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim introduces the domains of a coaching mindset. Did you know that the number one indicator of student success is collective efficacy? (Donohoo, 2017). Research shows that when we believe in one another, student learning improves. How we can improve our collective efficacy through the lens of coaching – without hiring an instructional coach or a formal coaching prog
Bringing a Coaching Perspective to Co-Teaching with Lindsay Manzella and John Stephany
This #coachbetter episode is a case study conversation with two amazing educators: EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher Lindsay Manzella and INS Teacher John Stephany. Lindsay and John worked together at NIST (Thailand) at the time of recording, where they developed a unique model for co-teaching and coaching to support all learners in John's classroom, where Lindsay was supporting EAL
Collecting Data Around Coaching with Anne Marie Chow
This #coachbetter episode is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Anne Marie Chow, who at the time was Middle School Vice Principal and English teacher at United World College Southeast Asia, East Campus in Singapore. We're excited to be sharing this highlight today, because not only is Anne Marie amazing (listen to her full episode here) but if you've
Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture BEFORE Starting a Coaching Program with Melissa Carr
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Melissa Car, Grade 1 classroom teacher at St. Mary's International School in Japan. Melissa is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program and when we recorded this episode she had just finished the program. In this conversation we talk about How Melissa started her journe
Redirecting a Coaching Conversation with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana is going to share 5 tips to redirect a coaching conversation. Sometimes our coaching conversations take an unexpected turn. This can be really challenging because we know that it's important for our coaching partners to take the lead in directing the conversation. But what happens when… it seems like your coaching partner is straying away from the goals you set
Valuing Adult Learning with Sara Brodhead and Jim Laney
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jim Laney, Head of School & Sara Brodhead, Director of Teaching and Learning at Kaohsiung American School in Taiwan. Sarah has now moved on to Hong Kong International Sschool, and Jim, who's still HoS at Kaohsiung, is a repeat guest on the show - check out his earlier episode where we talk about how instructional coaching supports at all levels. Kim has
A Successful Coaching Culture with Ji Han
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about what coaching looks like in schools where it's been implemented well. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Ji Han, Associate Director of School Evaluation and Support at the Council of International Schools (CIS). Ji has such a wide experience with coaching in so many schools, hearing her descripti
Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture as a Classroom Teacher with Lana Yashchyna
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Lana Yashchyna, 4th grade classroom teacher at the American International School in Kuwait. Lana is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program and when they recorded this episode she had just finished the program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of
The Importance of Measuring Your Impact as an Instructional Coach
In this #coachbetter episode we are talking about the importance of measuring the impact of instructional coaching - and sharing that data with all stakeholders. This topic is one of the most common concerns we hear from senior leaders or school boards is: How do you know coaching is making an impact? How can I see the return on investment when I hire instructional coaches? When schools are choosi
Unpacking the Cognitive Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Porter
In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Kim Porter, who at the time of recording was a Primary Math Coach at UWC Singapore, and is now UDL Coach & Support Specialist at ASIJ in Japan. Kim and Kim talk about the elements that make instructional coaching thrive, how international schools are unique in terms of instructional coaching environments, the cognitive load for instructional coaches, par
Developing a Learning Organization Through Coaching with Carla Marschall
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about developing a learning organization through coaching from a systems lens. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season. If you're a longtime #coachbetter listener, you know we often talk about how to develop structures and systems for sustainable coaching practices (in fact there are a few recent QuickTips episodes th
Coaching Call: Building A Culture Of Coaching in a School Where It Doesn't Exist with Sara Wilkins
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Sara Wilkins, who, at the time of recording, had just graduated from our course for classroom teachers moving into a coaching role called Getting Started as an Instructional Coach. HUGE thank you to Sara for being willing to record this session to share with all of
8 Essential Conditions for Collaborative School Culture with Tavia Clark
This #coachbetter episode is about the essential elements for developing a collaborative school culture. Kim talks a lot about creating a thriving coaching culture, and that kind of culture doesn't just support more coaching, it builds a sense of collective efficacy that creates an environment where teachers want to stay and grow. Of course, this doesn't happen in isolation, we need many differen
Unpacking the Results of the AAICIS Landscape Study with Jordan Benedict
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jordan Benedict, one of our Research Team members at AAICIS (Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching at International Schools) for the and Learning Coach at the International School of Kenya. Jordan and Kim are both so excited to share the results of the first landscape study of instructional coaching in international schools, conducte
3 Ways School Leaders Can Support Instructional Coaches with Kristen Moreland
In this #coachbetter video, Kristen Moreland shares three ways that school leaders can support their instructional coaches. Often, especially in international schools, we see schools hire instructional coaches and then assume the coaches themselves can build a coaching culture. The reality is that it takes more than just hiring coaches to build a coaching culture. Even when instructional coaches k
Coaching Call: Shifting your Coaching Mindset from Problem Solving to Improving Student Learning with Vicki Heupel
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Vicki Heupell, who, at the time of recording, had just graduated from our course for classroom teachers moving into a coaching role called Getting Started as an Instructional Coach. HUGE thank you to Vicki for being willing to record this session to share with all o
Helping School Leaders Understand the Value of Coaching with Latyia Rolle
In #coachbetter episode we're talking about how to help your school leader understand the value of coaching. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season. If you're a longtime #coachbetter listener, you know Kim almost always ask school leaders how coaches can help their administrators understand the value of coaching, and the responses are always so insightful.
A Teacher's Perspective on Instructional Coaching with Brenda Lee
In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Brenda Lee, Grade 4 teacher at Al-Bayan Bilingual School (BBS) Kuwait. We're excited to share this episode with you because it's a topic that's been requested by you! We received a request to hear from educators (rather than coaches) about their experiences with coaching. In this conversation with Brenda, they talk about How instructional coaching h
Navigating the Complexity of Instructional Coaching in an International School Context with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the additional complexities involved in instructional coaching in an international school setting. Of course, this does not mean that instructional coaching is not complex in other settings, or that any of these factors are not present in other settings, these are just five layers of complexity that are often the norm in international schools. However
Case Study: The Nuances of Moving from Classroom to Coach with Tina Bhatia
This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Tina Bhatia, Second grade classroom teacher at the American Community School of Abu Dhabi. Tina is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program, working with Diana Beabout as her mentor - and when we recorded this episode she was almost finished with her coursework. These cas
Unpacking Coaching Heavy and Coaching Light with Joellen Killion
This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season. If you're a longtime #coachbetter listener, you know that Joellen Killion is Kim's instructional coaching superhero, and her episode from a few seasons ago was a masterclass in all things instructional coaching. This episode is a perfect introduction to thinking about, and reflecting on, the type of coaching support y
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