The Intentional Instruction Podcast

In this episode, I discuss what granular coaching is. I also explain why that approach is necessary when working with teachers.

In this episode, I discuss the five competencies of Social Emotional Learning. I also discuss the value of having great student supports in place that help this group of learners be successful in school.

In this latest episode, I share my top 5 things that I do every year as an Instructional Coach. Now although my top 5 might be different from other coaches, I do hope you'll find some takeaways that will help you have a productive school year!

In this episode, I salute the Class of 2022! I also offer words of encouragement as they move to the next phase in life. Whether you're a recent graduate or you simply accomplished a goal, I hope this episode inspires you!

In this episode I walk you through how I check-in with classroom teachers weekly. This is actually one of the highlights of my week, as a matter of fact a teacher recently told me that she loves when I stop by her room to check-in with her! Connections and Communication are key! So if you've been promoted to the role of Instructional Coach for the upcoming school year, I especially hope that you'll find this episode insightful.

In this episode I discuss the impact that Black Educators have in the lives of students from every community.

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why student goal setting is important in school. I also share strategies that teachers can implement as they work with their students to set achievable goals in the classroom.

In this episode, I share my top 3 tips for de-stressing during this holiday season!

This episode focuses on the importance of moving forward even through failures. The ability to remain consistent in the face of all the challenges that we're facing this school year is proof that through failure, valuable lessons can be learned and to this end, we know that success is possible.

In this episode, I offer a few suggestions that will have a positive impact on your Parent-Teacher Conferences.

In this episode, I discuss how I use the time during a coaching kick-off to meet with a teacher to plan, strategize, and develop a focused instructional goal; a goal which ultimately  produces high impact  learning for students. More specifically, I lay out the ground work of a coaching kick-off which begins the work of a coaching cycle. 

This episode is a two part series. In part one, I reflect back to when I started my teaching career and I offer  my listeners a couple of suggestions that have impacted my work over the years. I also talk specifically about those qualities/characteristics found in a few of my favorite mentor teachers. These qualities were especially helpful during the first few years of my teaching career.  

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Howard E. Fields, III; author of the latest book "How to Achieve Educational Equity". Listen as he shares his insights on this very important topic.