I consider myself “old school”…vintage class, dependability, punctuality, delivering more than you promise….any agree or is this outdated ?

Here are 3 No Cost things you can do at the beginning of this school year to make a difference:

—Find out what students don’t feel connected to any adult-enact a plan to connect

—Read aloud to kids every day

—Video your teaching, ID a goal to work on, partner w a colleague to advance the goal

Here are 3 No Cost things you can do at the beginning of this school year to make a difference:

—Find out what students don’t feel connected to any adult-enact a plan to connect

—Read aloud to kids every day

—Video your teaching, ID a goal to work on, partner w a colleague to advance the goal

happy bday writer Robert Penn Warren, b1905, Guthrie, KY

“And soon now we shall go out of the house and go into the convulsion of the world, out of history into history and the awful responsibility of Time.

"Make it a story of great distances, and starlight.
The name of the story will be time,...

Icon of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

80 years ago today, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed. He is a prophet for our time. A primary formative experience of his was with the Abyssinian Baptist Church during the Harlem Renaissance. “That year in New York changed Bonhoeffer from abstract theology to a passionate following of Christ.” ⚓️

Applause ! Applause to Emma ! @shaneleaning.com

Coaching Done Well: Listening to understand | A Conversation with Dr. Kim Richardson & Daryl Michel In this engaging conversation, Jim Thompson hosts Dr. Kim Richardson and Dr. Darrell Michel to explore the concept of 'Coaching Done Well.' They discuss the importance of creating a supportive envi...

Just caught up with the latest "Coaching Done Well" episode. Dr. Kim's insight that "coaching done well has a very quiet coach" resonated deeply.

Missed being there with @schoolguy.bsky.social, but what a fantastic conversation!

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“If you feel pain, you’re alive. If you feel other people’s pain, you’re a human being.” (Tolstoy)..Empathy is an essential piece of “coaching done well.” @brenebrown93.bsky.social reminds us “Empathy is feeling with people.” @shaneleaning.com

Cheers ! @marissayoung.bsky.social

Happy St Patrick’s Day ! Although Ancestry says I’m only 4% Irish, I hope the road rises to meet you this day and every day !

Claire Peet on Coaching Done Well

Join us for Coaching Done well with the awesome Claire Peet. We’ll be chatting about what coaching done well looks like, especially for women leaders.

This is guaranteed to be a great conversation. How lucky are we, @schoolguy.bsky.social?
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Nothing beats a good ol’ graffiti wall when you’re looking for quick student feedback 🖍️

Many thanks @davetushingham.bsky.social ! Our new book on Amazon “Video Coaching Done Well..Lessons Learned Along the Way” surfaces the why & how of coaches videoing their coaching conference and builds on our “Selfie” projects and reflects on the idea of ‘thought sanctuary’ in a conference.

Beautiful!

The cover of the latest issue of the Czech publication Reflex

Some great ideas here ! Much thanks to Jim Knight for surfacing Kate Murphy’s work on “Listening as Improv” in The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching.

Sorry if I’m a broken record about utilizing your local library but also please go get a library card even if you don’t plan on doing anything with it! Anything we can do to support libraries as institutions by bumping their stats is a net good!

“May you find the people who will sustain you and remind you that this work matters. May you delight in your students—their brilliance and their quirks. May you find the good in your day, tuck it into your heart, and work to replicate it. May you always know: You are enough.” —Rebecka Peterson, Teacher

A mid-year message for new teachers from 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson. Read all her advice here: https://buff.ly/434UCmq

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Coaching Done Well: The Transformative Power of Video Coaching | A Conversation with Mike Szczepanik In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson engage with Mike Szczepanik to explore the nuances of effective coaching in education. They discuss the importance of curiosity...

Had a blast yesterday on #CoachingDoneWell with @schoolguy.bsky.social and Mike Szczepanik.

If you are interested in the power of video coaching, catch up here.

@shaneleaning.com I second your emotion ! Mike Szczepanik was an amazing guest ! His insights as a video instructional coach were amazing to hear! His pioneering work videoing his coaching conferences are showcased in our new book “Video Coaching Done Well—Lessons Learned Along the Way (Amazon).

@shaneleaning.com and @schoolguy.bsky.social are looking forward to unpacking the new book “Video Coaching Done Well-Lessons Learned Along the Way” (Amazon) with Mike Szczepanik, inst coach featured in the book. @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social

Mike was named New York State Biology Teacher of the Year, began trailblazing video coaching at Hilton CSD in 2017, and is featured in “Video Coaching Done Well..Lessons Learned Along the Way” ! Mike is a pioneer in videoing his coaching conferences!

@shaneleaning.com I’m honored to be your co-host on our international podcast “Coaching Done Well” ! We invite rock star instructional coaches and lead learners from around the world to discuss what “coaching done well” looks like and sounds like !

@rayboyd007.bsky.social I am indebted to Neil MacNeill for over 30 years of friendship. He continues to be a mentor. Indeed, it was a wonderful conversation on “Coaching Done Well” ! You and Rachael are authentic instructional leaders !

Coaching Done Well with Rachael Lehr & Ray Boyd | LinkedIn Join Jim and Shane where they ask Ray Boyd and Rachael Lehr what coaching done well looks like, sounds like and feels like.

Join me and @schoolguy.bsky.social for our first #CoachingDoneWell live podcast of the new year with the brilliant @rachaellehr.bsky.social and @rayboyd007.bsky.social.

@shaneleaning.com @efraimlerner.bsky.social “The Batman and Robin” of organizational and cultural change. Look for their new book coming out soon !

Huge thanks @skidmoreaimee.bsky.social ! Dr.
Casey Kosiorek and I are so appreciative of your kind words ! If there’s a “secret sauce” to our work it’s about inviting Ts to reflect w video and then giving them voice and choice when partnering with a coach. Applause for your work! @shaneleaning.com

Huge thanks @shaneleaning.com ! Casey and I felt we had an important story to share so we intentionally chose you to write our Forward. Your eloquent words are inspiring. Our book is on Amazon and with 15 copies purchased, a free zoom is provided.