Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast

Listen to this episode for everything you need to know about making school-wide shifts in instruction. During the show, I talk about the reasons teachers resist change and don’t try new things in their classrooms. I share four ideas instructional coaches can try to help teachers get on board with new learning. Plus, I explain how to leverage PLCs too. This is a must-listen episode. Tune in now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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If you want to create a collaborative culture where teachers learn from each other, invest in your teacher leaders. In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of developing teacher leaders to support school change. Our guest, Melnequa Holloway, joins me to discuss what it means to be a true teacher leader. We talk about the characteristics of exceptional teacher leaders, what they do on campus, and how to prepare teacher leaders for success. In this episode, you'll learn about how teacher leaders can support PLC, building relationships, and highlighting work happening in classrooms to build up teacher leaders. Join us as we chat about developing teacher leaders and how they contribute to positive changes in schools. Listen now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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As instructional coaches, one of our goals is to develop a strong coaching culture. Unfortunately, in many schools, administrators undermine or completely sabotage this mission. So how do you create a coaching culture when your administration doesn’t support you? In this episode, Dr. Delia Racines, owner of From Insight to Equity, joins me to help answer this important question. We explore what a positive coaching culture looks like and how you can create one at your school. Dr. Racines and I discuss the importance of a common language, the problem with asking coaches to only work with struggling teachers, and the role of trust in coaching. Some of the other things we talk about are showcasing your coaching work with teachers, the challenges of leading from the middle, and defining your coaching role. Listen now to learn about building a coaching culture when your admin isn't supportive.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Building a coaching program at a school that’s never had one before is difficult, especially if you’re a brand-new coach. It's hard to envision what the role could look like and what you need to do to get everything set up. In this coaching call episode, I’m talking to special education inclusion coach, Amy Mather about establishing her coaching program. We talk about some of the challenges she’s facing in her first year of coaching and come up with a few solutions she can try this upcoming year. During the call, we chat about differentiating support, working with new teachers, reflective questions, and evaluating coaching work. You’ll get practical tips to help you make a bigger impact on teachers and students. Listen now to learn more about building your coaching program. 

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Coach, are you looking for ways to get more organized? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Whittaker from My Teacher Style to talk about organization for instructional coaching. In this episode, Jessica shares how she organizes herself for different aspects of her coaching work. We talk about how she arranged her office, the scheduling tools she uses, and tips for tracking coaching cycle data. Tune in to learn how she schedules planning time and what she does during that time. Find out what she’s learned about keeping a consistent schedule with teachers and how it impacts her work. This episode is full of organizational wisdom that will empower you to elevate your coaching and start the school year with confidence.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode155

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Instructional coaching schedules are one of those things that look different for every coach. In this episode, we're talking to a panel of three coaches about how they schedule their time. I also share what my coaching schedule looked like when I was on a campus and explain what I did each week.

My guests for this episode are David White, Michelle Ruhe, and Lindsay Kasperbaur. I chose these coaches with different specializations so we could get a picture of what coaches do and what their schedules look like. During the show, each coach shares their schedule and talks about their responsibilities. We discuss scheduling discretionary time and ideas for things to do when you only have a few free minutes. The coaching panel shares ways to balance coaching work with tasks assigned by admin and gives their strategies to get teachers to sign up for coaching. These three coaches give a framework for thinking about how you schedule your work, what your time looks like, and where your time goes. Listen now to get all their tips for intentionally planning your schedule so you can achieve your coaching goals.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode154

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

What are the different roles coaches serve within student-focused coaching? Join me as I talk to Dr. Jan Hasbrouck about this important topic.

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of student-centered coaching and discuss this unique approach to supporting educators and students. Discover how this collaborative problem-solving model sets itself apart and the three roles that coaches serve in student-focused coaching. You’ll learn the biggest mistakes that coaches make and why coaches must clearly define their roles. Tune in now to learn more about defining roles within student-focused coaching. 

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode153

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

How can you set up a strong foundation for your coaching work? In this episode, I share my favorite tips for building a coaching program. We talk about reviewing data and combining it with input from teachers to set goals. I explain how to create a coaching menu of support. You’ll get tips for defining your coaching role, building relationships, coaching resistant teachers, and more. This episode has lots of information for new and seasoned teachers alike. Listen now to learn all about building your coaching program.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode152

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Transitioning from a teacher to an instructional coach is a huge change. In this episode, I share the story of my first day as a new coach and what it was like to change positions. I explain the benefits of becoming an instructional coach and some common challenges. Get tips for defining your coaching role and find out how to use the big 3 to plan your time on campus. You’ll get my best tips for coaching and adjusting to being out of the classroom. Listen now to learn more!

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode151

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

This week Risa Woods is joining me on the podcast to talk about coaching ESL, ELL, or ESOL. During the episode, we discuss all things coaching and teaching English language learners. Risa tells us about her coaching work and why what she does is special. She explains some of the unique challenges she faces and the importance of an asset-based mindset. We discuss the language development processes, supporting general education teachers working with ELLs, and building relationships with families. She also shares powerful strategies and resources for teaching English language learners. This episode is a must for anyone coaching in ESL, ELL, or ESOL classrooms. Listen now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode150

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Teaching early childhood education requires a special skill set and so does coaching it. That’s why I invited Michelle Gonzalez on the show to talk about coaching early childhood. Michelle’s an early childhood special education instructional coach with a specialty in dual language. In this episode, she tells us what it’s like coaching early childhood and shares some common challenges. We discuss supporting early childhood students and providing professional development for teachers. Michelle shares her favorite resources and gives us tips for coaching teachers with no early childhood experience. Listen now to learn about coaching early childhood.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode149

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Wondering what it’s like to be a specialized coach? In this episode, Crista Smith joins me to talk about her experiences as a traveling special ed coach. She shares tips for coaching teachers in multiple schools and districts.

During the episode, Crista emphasizes the importance of building relationships with teachers, being intentional with her time, and prioritizing important conversations. We discuss what her week looks like and how she manages her schedule. She shares the tools she uses to stay organized and communicate with teachers. Crista and I also chat about scheduling office time, following up with teachers, and how her work is different from a general campus coach. This episode is packed with tips and strategies that will help you no matter what type of coaching you do on campus. Listen now for tips from a traveling special education coach.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode148

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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How do you know if your coaching work is making an impact? You evaluate it! In this coaching call episode, I sit down with reading coach Diane Farlett to discuss strategies for evaluating coaching work. We talk about going on a school-wide learning walk to collect data and set goals. You'll get ideas for collecting teacher feedback, using peer observations, and offering a coaching menu when following up with teachers. This episode is full of actionable ideas to help you evaluate your coaching work and make an impact. Tune in now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode147

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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The end of the year is a busy time for coaches. There’s a lot to do and not much time to do it. In this episode, I share six things coaches should do to wrap up the year. You’ll get tips for debriefing with teachers and recommendations for preparing for an end-of-year conversation with your administration. Learn what to put in your end-of-year folder so you’re ready to go when school starts in the fall. Tune in now to get all the details.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode146

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Instructional coaches get asked to do a lot of random things, from covering classes to attending meetings. Most of it has nothing to do with coaching. When schools are short-staffed or have tasks that need to be done, instructional coaches are asked to fill in. The challenge with this is that every time you do one of these other things, you're not doing your coaching work.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 ideas to try when you're used for everything but coaching. You’ll learn how to align your weekly to-do list with your goals. Get helpful tips for tracking your time and communicating with your administration. Find out how to make tasks do double duty so you get more done in less time. Tune in now to get all the details.

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode145

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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The end of the school year is the perfect time to reflect on your coaching impact. In this episode, Cory Camp, Director of Professional Learning for Sibme, joins me to talk about how to evaluate your coaching work. She shares ideas for evaluating your coaching work, gathering feedback from teachers, and talking to administration about your findings. Cory also explains how she uses the Sibme platform and Google Calendar to document her coaching work. This episode is for you if you’re looking for ideas on how to evaluate your coaching work.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Sometimes we get to the end of a week of coaching, and we can't even figure out where all our time went. We've been busy but we haven't checked off as many items on our to-do list as we'd like because we've been pulled to do other things.

On episode 143 of Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast, Krissy Ogletree Edwards joins me to share a free way to track your time using Google Sheets and Google Calendar. She explains why she decided to track her time and how it helped her make more time for coaching. Krissy walks us through the steps needed to set up this system and provides tips to make it easier to use this method. Tune in to learn more about how to track your coaching work so you can make sure you’re giving priority to the important things.

-Chrissy Beltran

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It's not easy being a first-year instructional coach in a school that’s never had one before. Add to that being the only coach on campus and you've got the challenging situation my guest Marianne Domico finds herself in this year. Listen in on this coaching call episode as we talk about how to communicate with teachers, defining your coaching role, strategies to support teachers at different levels, PLCs, and more. You'll get lots of valuable information about how coaches can work with teachers to build relationships and improve student outcomes. You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in now to learn more about the human side of coaching!

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Words really do matter, especially when it comes to coaching teachers. In this episode, I'm talking to Jessica Vance of Leading with Inquiry about the words we use and how they influence teachers. We discuss the importance of approaching coaching with curiosity and using open-ended questions and provocations to spark new ways of thinking. Learn how to use language to help teachers get invested in coaching and professional learning. Tune in now for powerful tips that can open up different types of conversations with teachers.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Are you an instructional coach looking to improve your communication skills? In this episode, I'm talking to Nicole S. Turner, CEO and founder of Simply Coaching & Teaching, about improving our communication with teachers. During the show, she shares tips on communicating effectively, using video to provide feedback, and how coaches can clarify misunderstandings with teachers. Nicole also gives her insights on what gets in the way of communicating with teachers, setting a purpose for coaching conversations, and more. Tune in now to learn how to improve your communication with teachers!

-Chrissy Beltran

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The Coaching Podcast Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode140

Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros