Instructional coaching can be one of the most powerful tools in education—but only when it’s done with teachers, not to them.
In her Summer Learning Session, “From Pushback to Partnership: Coaching That Connects,” Stephanie Howell shares three high-impact strategies that shift coaching from an obligation to an opportunity.
Discover how to establish trust, cultivate buy-in, and cultivate a supportive coaching culture where teachers feel empowered, not evaluated.
If you’re a coach or professional learning leader ready to transform your approach, this session is a must-watch.
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From Pushback to Partnership: Instructional Coaching That Connects
Description:
Instructional coaching has the power to transform teaching and learning—but only when it’s built on trust, relevance, and meaningful connection. In this session, we’ll explore three high-impact strategies that coaches and professional learning leaders can use to make coaching feel supportive, personalized, and truly worth every teacher’s time. Discover how to foster buy-in, build relationships, and create a coaching culture where teachers feel empowered—not evaluated.
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About Stephanie Howell
Stephanie has been in education since 2014. Stephanie has spoken at conferences around the globe, and her most recent achievements are being a part of the team named ISTE’s Distinguished District, WOSU Leadership Award, a Google Innovator, and PLSD’s Innovative Leader award. Stephanie is one of the founding members of Global GEG and Gold EDU. Stephanie has a masters in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership.
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