#coachbetter
Episodes
How to Build Your PLN with Diana Beabout
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter q...
Designing & Implementing Innovation Spaces in Your School with Cary Hart and Andre DeKoker
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with two of our amazing The Coach graduates, Cary Hart and Andre De Koker. Cary and Andre are both graduates o...
There's Value in Your Voice with Kim Cofino
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter Quick Tips, insp...
The Power of Networked Learning with COETAIL Grads
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter, Kim chats with a panel of our amazing COETAIL (Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy) graduate...
The Power of a PLN with Diana Beabout
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode, Diana is sharing 4 strategies to harness the power of a Personal Learning Network. This episode is inspired b...
The Power of Teams Learning Together with Ceci Gomez-Galvez, Liz Cho, and Darnell Fine
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter, we have a special panel episode featuring Ceci Gomez-Galvez, Liz Cho, and Darnell Fine. Ceci & Liz recently participa...
6 Tips to Work Towards Equity with Kim Cofino
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work ...
Bringing Creativity & Joy Into the Classroom Through Literature with Firoozeh Dumas
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a very special guest, Firoozeh Dumas, author of two New York Times Bestsellers that you may have in your classro...
Covert Coaching with Kim Cofino
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work ...
Introducing #coachbetter Season 3 with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another season of #coachbetter! During this past crazy year, Clint and Kim didn't have many chances to record episodes together, so th...
On the Balcony (Special Episode) with Kim Cofino and Kristen Moreland
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a #coachbetter special episode for you! Kim was recently interviewed for Kristen Moreland's show, On The Balcony, which is shared among the So...
Exploring the Conditions for Learning with Angela Maier
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Angela Maiers, author, keynote speaker, early childhood educator, and founder of @Choose2Matter. This was...
Legacy Through Leadership: Building a Coaching Culture with Margaret Powers
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In...
The Importance of Messy Learning with Patrick Holt
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Patrick Holt, Head of Educational Technology at GEMS World Academy in Singapore. Patrick's background wit...
The Coaching Balance with Diana Beabout
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In...
Coaching Questions to Help Explore Teachers Mindsets About Technology with Sarah Gilmore
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Sarah Gilmore, co-author of Integrating Technology: A School-Wide Framework to Enhance Learning. Like man...
Top 5 Productivity Tips for Busy Instructional Coaches with Kim Cofino
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In...
How to Seamlessly Integrate Cognitive Coaching & Instructional Coaching into Your Coaching Culture with Carla Marshall
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Clint and Kim chat with Carla Marshall, Director of Teaching and Learning at United World College, Southeast Asia, East ...
5 Approaches Coaches Can Use In Developing Relationships with Families with Diana Beabout
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In...
Building Capacity through Coaching & Peer Mentoring with Margaret Powers
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Margaret Powers, Director of STEAM Innovation in an independent school outside of Philadelphia. They talk...
Finding Your Voice as a Coach with Kim Cofino
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In...
Lessons Learned from Remote Coaching with Lisa Stringfellow
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Lisa Stringfellow (teacher, coach, ed tech coordinator, and author) about the lessons she's learned as a ...
Defining Your Role as a Coach with Diana Beabout
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In this episode, we have a guest host, Diana Beabou...
The Importance of Having a Coach, As a Coach with Whitney Mercer & Megan Holstrom
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our fourth and final episode in our short series on Coaching in Practice, Kim is chatting with Whitney Mercer & Megan Holstrom. Whitney is the Lowe...
10 Tips for Effective & Purposeful Difficult Conversations with Kim Cofino
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode of #coachbetter we're continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In this episode,...
Coaching In Practice: How to Build Coaching Relationships with Teachers of Different Experience & Expertise with Nellie, Jackie and Megan
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is our third episode in our short #coachbetter series on Coaching in Practice. We often get questions about what coaching looks like in practice ...
Seeing Yourself as a Coach with Diana Beabout
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter tips episode, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube, we have a guest host, Diana Beabout, Academy Mentor for The ...
A Coach & Coachee Conversation: Building an Instructional Coaching Relationship with Aaron Shelby and Sasha Robins
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode in our short series on Coaching in Practice for #coachbetter, where we chat with coaches and their coachees to better understan...
How Does Coaching Work in Practice: A Coach & Coachee Conversation with Megan Holmstrom and Jordan Benedict
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This special #coachbetter episode is the first in our short series on Coaching in Practice featuring coaches and their coachees to more deeply explore...
One question that will transform your coaching practice with Kim Cofino
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim shares a very simple, but very effective, coaching question that she uses in all of her coaching conversations. Just adding this ...
The Importance of Making Time for Reflection with The Coach Participants
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim explores the professional development journey with a panel of participants in the current The Coach microcredential....
Moving Beyond Working with the Willing with Diana Beabout
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter 5 Minute Friday episode, Diana shares four strategies to consider when moving beyond 'working with the willing' and engaging teac...
The Power of Being a Relentless Learner with Dr. Will Deyamport
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Will Deyamport, host of the Dr. Will Show, documentary filmmaker, and Instructional Technologist at H...
Coaching Skills Aren't Just for Coaches: Coaching As Leadership with Kim Cofino
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with succ...
A Case Study in Leading School-Wide Change with Head of School with Tara Waudby
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tara Waudby, Head of School at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain. Tara is an inspirational lead...
Introducing #coachbetter Tips & Semester 2 of Season 2 with Kim Cofino
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we're making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giv...
Making Coaching Your Culture with Kristin Ziemke
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristin Ziemke, a teacher and learning innovation specialist in Chicago. Kristin is passionate about lite...
How Does Instructional Coaching Fit Within the Context of Teacher Appraisal with Emily MacLean
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim discusses taking a coaching approach in leadership with Emily MacLean, Deputy Head of Junior School in Melbourne, Au...
Communication Strategies for Instructional Coaches to Support Teachers During (and After) Remote Learning
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's almost been a year that we've been remote learning and things are still changing, we're still learning and encountering new surprises during this...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as an Instructional Coach with Tonya Gilchrist
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tonya Gilchrist, Information Literacy Consultant and experienced literacy and technology coach about Tony...
The Value of Having a Mentor As a Learning Leader with Allison Rodman
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter features episode Allison Rodman, founder of The Learning Loop and author of Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathw...
Reflective Prompts to Help Teachers & Coaches Bring Social Justice Into Their Classroom with Alysa Perraras
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Alysa Perraras, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coach at The Columbus School in Columbia. Over the past year, Alysa has...
How to Bring an Equity Lens to Your Instructional Coaching Practice with Darnell Fine
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are interested in bringing an equity lens to your coaching, this episode is for you! Kim has a conversation with Darnell Fine, an Instructional...
Building Coaching Relationships with Nneka Johnson
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Nneka Johnson, Director of Innovation at the International School Dhakar in Sudan. Relationships are th...
Bringing Social Justice into the Classroom with Dr. Sawsan Jaber
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Founder of Education Unfiltered and High School English teacher in the Chicago area. They discuss, i...
Creating a Culture of Equity & Inclusion with Ken Shelton
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter episode features Ken Shelton, who is currently working with schools around the world on technology, equity, and inclusion. Ken's ext...
The Difference Between Working with Teams & Individuals as an Instructional Coach with Coaches Panel
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we're chatting with four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Tim, Ben, Kim and Maggie, so you get a wide range of ...
Intro to Season 2 with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working i...
Season 2 Sneak Peek
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're highlighting some great moments from upcoming #coachbetter conversations to give you a sneak peek into our second "official" sea...
School Leaders Value Coaches with Stuart MacAlpine
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on #coachbetter we're chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cogn...
Instructional Coaching Supports at All Levels with Jim Laney
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on #coachbetter we're chatting with Jim Laney, Head of School at the American Embassy School in New Delhi. This conversation was a powerful refl...
The Challenges Instructional Coaches Face - And What We Can Do About Them! with Stéphane Vermeulin
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today, Clint and I are chatting with Stéphane Vermeulin, Lower School Digital Learnin...
The Importance of Being Self-Directed as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can instructional coaches effectively partner with building admin who are stretched thin? We all know how busy our school leaders are, so we took ...
Creating Transformative Instructional Coaching Experiences for Specialist Teachers with Ana Marie Gach
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Clint and I are chatting with Ana María Gach, Middle School Digital Media Teacher at Singapore American School in Singapore. Our conversation ...
A School Leader's Perspective on the Value & Purpose of Instructional Coaching with Liz Cho
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Liz Cho, Principal of Teaching and Learning at Korea International School. In this conversation we talk in depth about how L...
Roundtable Discussion on the Realities of Returning To School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing our 5th episode in our ongoing series featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region. The teachers, coach...
The Value of Tracking Data As You Coach with Shaun Kirkwood
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Coach Better! Today we're chatting with Shaun Kirkwood, Director of Educational Technology at Atlanta International...
Essential Coaching Skills That Can Make You a Better Leader with James MacDonald
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today Clint and I are chatting with James Macdonald, Senior Vice President of Education at GEMS Educa...
The Value of Co-Teaching with Anna Higgenbottom
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter. Today I'm chatting with Annalee Higgenbottom, currently 6-12 Instructional Technology Coach and Tech ...
How is working with adults different than working with students? with Coaches Panel
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Coaches! Welcome back to the #coachbetter podcast! Today we're chatting about the differences between working with students and working with adu...
Emergency School Closures Assessment & Events with Panel
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we sit down with a panel of educators to think about what remote learning might do to shift our assessment practices. If...
Essential Coaching Conversation Skills with Lynn Sawyer
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In today's episode, Clint and I are chatting with Lynn Sawyer, experienced Cognitive Coach and intern...
The Realities of Having to "Sell" the Value of EdTech as a Coach with Holly Fraser
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Holly Fraser Primary School Educational Technology Coach at International School of Zug and Luzern. Holly shares both the re...
The Practical Application of Coaching Cycles in a Busy School with Joel Bevans
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today I'm chatting with Joel Bevans, ES Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Panama....
School Leaders Perspectives on Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing another episode in our bonus series about emergency school closures due to COVID-19. As requested in our last call, today's conver...
Building a Coaching Culture with James Dalziel
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James shared his experience building a coaching culture from the ground up in the new East Campus of United World College Southeast Asia, and then how...
Working With All teachers to Build a Coaching Culture with Kimberly House
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with Kimberly House, ES & MS Tech Coach at Bavarian International School in Munich. Kimberly has been at BIS for 25 years and ha...
Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19 Roundtable Discussion
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing a follow up to our roundtable discussion featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region, currently dealin...
5 Steps to Move From "Having Coaches" to "A Coaching Culture" with Coaches Panel
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have four of our superstar guests from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals, Tim, Diana, Marcello and Maggie, so you get a wide range of per...
Finding the Balance between Explaining and Listening with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As coaches, we're always walking a fine line between uncovering a teacher's experience and knowledge and sharing our own advice and strategies. We t...
Let's get started! with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners and viewers reach out to us all the time and we pride ourselves on being responsive and building resources based on your needs. Check out wh...
Using the Technology Integration Matrix to Support Successful Technology Coaching with Daniela Silva
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On #coachbetter today we have a thoughtful conversation about innovation and change in well-established schools with Daniela Silva, Director of Innova...
The Power of Community for Professional Growth with The Coach Grads
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of educators discusses the ways The Coach has shaped their journey. This reflection on the need and the power of relevant professional develop...
Approaches to Long Term School Closures with Coaches Panel
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a #coachbetter roundtable discussion featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region, and how they are handling extend...
Engaging School Leaders in Defining a Vision with Stacy Stephens
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's #coachbetter episode school leader Stacy Stephens explains the way her school decided on a coaching model. Stacy offers insight on ways...
How to Build a Culture of Coaching with Kim Lelek
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation focuses on what instructional coaches can do to help establish a culture of coaching. Our guest, Kim Lelek gives practical advice...
How to Live the Mission of a School with Chris Lehmann
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation goes to the heart of school culture. Our conversation explores ways to bring your school mission to life, make teachers and stude...
Difficult Conversations with Coaches Panel
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a conversation about when, why, and how you might provide difficult feedback to teachers, as a coach. We have four of our superstar gues...
Taking a Break with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim and Clint are letting you know that we are taking a short break and that we look forward to coming back with more #coachbetter co...
#coachstudies with Coaches Panel (Working with Not So Supportive Admin)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of Coach.Better! Today we have another episode of our #coachstudies series, where we share a scenario...
MastermindED: Professional Learning Manifestos
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's special #mastermindED episode we hear from educators from around the world as they each share their manifesto for professional learning...
How to collect and use feedback with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Clint and I are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter Facebook group: How do you get feedback on your coachin...
MastermindED: Redefining Professional Learning Reflections
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special bonus episode looking back at the learning from Week Two in our MastermindED Redefining Professional Learning. Participants are thin...
5 Characteristics of Effective Educational Technology with James Welsh
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are chatting with James Welsh, Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Researchers at the FCIT developed the Technology ...
MastermindEd: Redefining Professional Learning Participants
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we take a look at Week 0 and Week 1 of the MastermindED cohort 'Redefining Professional Learning.' You will hear from participa...
The Power of Documenting Learning with Silvia Tolisano
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Clint and I are chatting with Silvia Tolisano, author of A Guide to Documenting Learning: Making Thinking Visible, Meaningful, Shareable, and A...
Building a Culture of Learning Through Sharing with Tim Lauer
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today we're chatting with Tim Lauer, Director of Digital Learning (EdTech) for Evergre...
Telling the Story of Instructional Coaching with Jackie Frens
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm chatting with Jackie Frens, K-8 tech integration specialist in two private schools in Michigan. Jackie has a wide range of experience in bot...
The Importance of Coaches 'Just Being There' with Jocelyn Sutherland
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Jocelyn Sutherland, Grade 1 classroom teacher at UWC Singapore. Jocelyn has taught almost every grade level and she's been a...
Meet the Hype Cycle with Coaches Panel
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a thoughtful and in-depth conversation about innovation in schools with Tim, Tricia, Diana, Maggie and Marcello from our YouTube series,...
How to Personalize Instructional Coaching with Steve Barkley
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Clint and I are chatting with a very special guest, Steve Barkley. Clint and I have been learning from Steve for many years and i...
Empowering Teachers to Think Like Designers with David Lee
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Kim is chatting with David Lee, Elementary STEM Coach at Singapore American School. David's experience with design thinking, al...
Building Collaborative Community for Educators of Color in the Edtech Field with Melissa Lim
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we're chatting with Melissa Lim, Learning, Teaching and Technology Specialist in Portland Public Schools. Melissa shares her experi...
The MOST Critical Element for Instructional Coaching Success in Any School with Melanie Smith
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Kim chats with Melanie Smith who oversees the K-12 Counseling program (as well as K-12 PBIS, SEL and Crisis teams) for a large sch...
What Do Classroom Teachers Need From An Instructional Coach? with Carrie Zimmer
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Kim chats with Carrie Zimmer, 4th grade teacher at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Carrie has a wide range of experience, including be...
#coachstudies with Coaches Panel (The Content Expert)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first of a series we're doing called #coachstudies. Our team of experts from our YT series, Coaching Fundamentals, is back again, ...
Cultivate Leadership Buy-In for Instructional Coaching with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Clint and Kim discuss a question from our #coachbetter facebook group: "How do you get teacher / admin buy in for coaching? How do...
How to Demonstrate Your Value as An Instructional Coach to All Community Stakeholders with Hillary Marshall
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we are chatting with Hillary Marshall, teacher-librarian at Washougal High School in Oregon. Hillary has a great perspective havin...
What Can Instructional Coaches do to Measure Their Impact? with Jordan Benedict
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Jordan Benedict, Teacher and Data Coach at Shanghai American School in China. As a Data Coach, Jordan works with teachers an...
The Importance of Self-Care for Instructional Coaches with Cindy Tisdall-McPhee
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we're chatting with Cindy Tisdall-McPhee, Head of Counseling at UWC Singapore. This was a powerful conversation, highlighting the i...