#coachbetter
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Why YOU Deserve an Instructional Coach! with Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kim chats with Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung, 6th grade science teacher, Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus. Lisa's concrete examples of wor...
What Kind of Personality Makes a Great Instructional Coach? with Tara Ethridge
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Tara Ethridge, Elementary School librarian at International School Prague. Tara has taught everything from Kindergarten ...
Picking Your Battles as an Instructional Coach with Beth Dressler
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Kim is chatting with Beth Dressler, Deputy Head of Elementary and PYP Coordinator at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. A...
Coaching Up! with Coaching Fundamentals Team
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a great conversation about summer learning for coaches, teachers and school leaders with Tim, Tricia, and Ben from our YouTube series, C...
What does it mean to be an Instructional Coach? with Clint Hamada & Kim Cofino
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Clint and I talk about trends in instructional coaching, particularly in international schools in Asia. In this spotlight we're tal...
The Trap of Finding "Pet Projects" as an Instructional Coach with Ben Summerton
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter we're chatting with Ben Summerton, ES Tech & Innovation Coordinator at Singapore American School. Ben talks about the...
Instructional Coaching is an "Intellectual Spa"! with Niki Dinsdale
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Niki Dinsdale, University Advisor at UWC, SEA. During their conversation Niki described coaching as a...
The value of building a PLN to "bloom where you're planted" with Jen Clark
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we're chatting with Jen Clark, Library Media Specialist and Tech Coach at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan. ...
The Purpose of Instructional Coaching in Schools with John D'Arcy
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're chatting with John D'Arcy, Deputy Director of Western Academy of Beijing in China. John's extensive experience in innovative sc...
The Power of Classroom Observation for Instructional Coaches with Merilyn Winslade
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we're talking about the importance of coaches taking time to visit classrooms while students are learning - ...
We're All on the Same Team: A Librarian's Perspective with Katy Vance
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're talking to Katy Vance, Librarian at Yokohama International School In Japan. Katy talks about how coaches make her a more awesome...
Can anyone be coached? with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Clint and Kim are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter FB group: Can anyone be coached? They talk about all sorts...
Level Up Your Coaching: Highlights
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We hope you've had a chance to watch our Level Up Your Coaching miniseries of 8 episodes, featuring perspectives on coaching from our inspiring educa...
Level Up Your Coaching 8: What was your "aha" moment?
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 7: What makes a Coach Invaluable to You?
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 6: Where do coaches / does coaching fail? And what can we do about it?
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 5: What's Needed to Build a Coaching Culture?
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 4: What do you do when you don't have the opportunity to work with a coach? [Ep 28]
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 3: What are some good opportunities for coaches to work with you?
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get...
Level Up Your Coaching 2: How do you work with the coaches at your school?
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get ...
Level Up Your Coaching 1: What do you think coaches do?
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get ...
Who Coaches the Coaches? with Coaches Panel
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're chatting with Pana, Maggie, Tim, Dave and Diana from the our original Coaching Fundamentals series! Our topic for today was "who...
The Professional Development Gap for Instructional Coaches with Diana Beabout
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Diana Beabout, Innovation Coach at American International School of Guangzhou. Diana is also the Academy Mentor for our Edu...
The Power of Social Media on Professional Development with Coaches Panel
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Lissa, Geoff, Tanya and Diana from the #isedcoach slowchat team! We talked about everything from the different types of coac...
Social Media as PD: The Power of Being a Contributor with #coachbetter slowchat team
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with the entire #coachbetter slowchat team! Jana is a Tech Coach in Germany, Nick is a Kindergarten teacher at UWC Thailand, and ...
Going Deeper With Coaches with Adrienne Michetti
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kim is talking with Adrienne Michetti, Middle School Digital Literacy Coach at United World College Southeast Asia, East Campus. Adrienne has t...
We're All on the Same Team: A Teacher's Perspective with Nici Foote
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're chatting with Nici Foote, Grade 3 classroom teacher at Western Academy of Beijing in China. Nici has just arrived at WAB and in ...
We're All on the Same Team: A School Leader's Perspective with Tico Oms
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're chatting with Tico Oms, Middle School Dean of Students at the International School Bangkok. Tico shares his experience and persp...
Level Up Your Coaching (Perspectives on Coaching): Introducing Our Experts!
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing our 8 Experts in our new series: Level Up Your Coaching.
Relationships: The Power of Learning Together as New Coaches Jana Poukka and Nadia Ellis
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of Coach.Better! Today Kim is chatting with two of our amazing participants in the second cohort of our...
#coachbetter Bonus Episode: 2019 #coachbetter preview
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Woohoo! Great things are coming to the channel in 2019! We're so excited about all the developments in our #coachbetter series that Kim had to share t...
Demonstrating Your Value as a Coach with Coaches Panel
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're chatting with our panel of coaching experts from our Coaching Fundamentals series about demonstrating your value as a coach. If ...
Going Deeper with Coaches with Will Kirkwood
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're chatting with Will Kirkwood, Educational Technology Coordinator in the Lower School of Zurich International School. Will shares his though...
We're All on the Same Team: A Counselor's Perspective with Adam Clark
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're chatting with Adam Clark, Secondary School Counselor at Yokohama International School in Japan. Adam highlights the importanc...
We're All on the Same Team: A Librarian's Perspective with Danny Glasner
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking to Danny Glasner, K12 Teacher-Librarian at UWC Thailand in Phuket. Over the course of his career, Danny has been a classroom t...
We're All on the Same Team: A Teacher's Perspective with Jabiz Raisdana
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're chatting with Jabiz Raisdana, Head of Grade 8 and Middle School English Teacher at United World College, SouthEast Asia in Singa...
Going 1:1 with Coaches Panel
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter we talk about tips and advice when moving to a 1:1 program, plus the pros and cons of BYOD. It gets a little spicy!
Our Coaching Journeys with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, it's just Kim and Clint because they are super excited about some new developments with this #coachbetter series and they wanted t...
We're All on the Same Team: A Teacher's Perspective with Reid Wilson
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Reid Wilson, Year 5 Homeroom teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, shares his experience as a classroom teacher working with a wi...
Going Deeper With Coaches with Jess Keummerlin
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Clint chats with Jess Keummerlin, Innovative Learning Coach at Shekou International School. Jess highlights the importance of empathy...
We're All on the Same Team: A School Leader's Perspective with Rebekah Madrid
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting with Rebekah Madrid, Middle School Principal at Yokohama International School in Japan. Rebekah shares her perspective about ...
We're All on the Same Team A Librarian's Perspective with Philip William
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting with Philip Williams, Head Librarian at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. As a librarian at NIST, Philip is par...
Exploring & Understanding Different Coaching Models with Coaches Panel
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our awesome panel of expert coaches from around the world are back to help us explore and understand different coaching models! Full Show Notes h...
We're All on the Same Team A School Leader's Perspective with Christina Botbyl
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting with Christina Botbyl, Director of Curriculum at the American International School of Kuwait. Christina offers us her perspec...
Going Deeper with Coaches with Tanya LeClair
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Tanya LeClair, Elementary Innovation Coach at the American International School of Guangzhou. Tanya talks about the impor...
Getting Started in a New School as an Experienced Coach with Diana Beabout
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For experienced coaches who have moved to a new school, Guest Diana Beabout shares her tips, tricks and reflections on walking that fine line between ...
Starting a New School Year with Coaches Panel
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Another conversation with our awesome panel of coaching experts. Today's topics: Back to school as a coach, how do you support your staff? Full Show N...