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10 Great Gift Giving (and Getting) Ideas for Educators

Happy Holidays! It's a SNOW DAY(!!) here in Denver, which has really got me in the holiday spirit. I've got…

  • Instructional Coaching
  • Organization
  • Teaching Tips

A Guided Reading Observation Template

Hello! How was your Thanksgiving Break?! Mine was pretty good overall. I was sick for a few days, but still…

  • Instructional Coaching
  • Organization
  • Teaching Tips
  • Time Management

6 Tips for Effective Meeting Facilitation

Pop quiz time. Ready? What is the number one, most valuable resource for coaches and teachers? a. Coffee b. Time…

  • Teaching Tips

What Coaches and Teachers Can Learn from Peyton Manning

You might not know this, but the Broncos and Peyton Manning have a BIG game coming up this weekend. Yep.…

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A Fun Initiative for Staff and Students

I’m back from fall break this week and headed into 2nd quarter. We usually go somewhere on a mountain adventure,…

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4 Ways to Organize Your Coaching Life Using Google Drive

On my way into school this morning, I grabbed myself a Pumpkin Latte with almond milk to celebrate my favorite…

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A Goal Setting Tool Made Just for You

Do you know what you want to get better at this year? Like specifically? Have you taken the time to…

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Growth Mindset – What Does this Mean for Coaches?

I’ve been thinking a lot about growth mindset lately and what this means for us coaches. A few years back…

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The First Few Weeks of School – What Do I Do?!

Remember when you were a classroom teacher and you’d get all pumped up to head back to school because you…

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Back to School Checklist. And a Little Catching Up.

After I published last week's post, I realized I hadn't even stopped to say "Hi!" or catch up a bit…