What does it mean to be an Instructional Coach? with Clint Hamada & Kim Cofino
In today's episode Clint and I talk about trends in instructional coaching, particularly in international schools in Asia. In this spotlight we're talking about what it means to be a coach, and many o...
26 Jun 201951min
The Trap of Finding "Pet Projects" as an Instructional Coach with Ben Summerton
In this episode of #coachbetter we're chatting with Ben Summerton, ES Tech & Innovation Coordinator at Singapore American School. Ben talks about the outstanding school infrastructure at SAS that enab...
19 Jun 201957min
Instructional Coaching is an "Intellectual Spa"! with Niki Dinsdale
In this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Niki Dinsdale, University Advisor at UWC, SEA. During their conversation Niki described coaching as an "intellectual spa" (which is now Kim's new favorit...
12 Jun 201942min
The value of building a PLN to "bloom where you're planted" with Jen Clark
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we're chatting with Jen Clark, Library Media Specialist and Tech Coach at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan. Jen is in the unique perspective of being both a co...
5 Jun 201939min
The Purpose of Instructional Coaching in Schools with John D'Arcy
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 school environments around the word provides a clear...
29 Mai 201936min
The Power of Classroom Observation for Instructional Coaches with Merilyn Winslade
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we're talking about the importance of coaches taking time to visit classrooms while students are learning - especially in content-heavy subject areas like sci...
22 Mai 201938min
We're All on the Same Team: A Librarian's Perspective with Katy Vance
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 version of herself! Katy combines a wealth of exp...
15 Mai 201939min
Can anyone be coached? with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
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 of critical elements, like school culture, teache...
8 Mai 201925min
