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 s...
Jun 05, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 148
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 wo...
May 29, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 147
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 Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://w...
May 23, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 146
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 wee...
May 15, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 145
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 ...
May 08, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 144
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 ...
May 01, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 143
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 ...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 142
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 o...
Apr 17, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 141
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 coachin...
Apr 10, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Do you have questions about the Confident Literacy Coach? In this bonus episode of The Coaching Podcast, I answer frequently asked questions to help you decide if the course is right for you. I also share an overview of the course and details on the updated reading and writing modules. The Confident Literacy Coach course is open right now. Don't want to miss your chance to join! Listen now to learn more about the course and get all your questions answered. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Ins...
Apr 07, 2023•21 min
Do you want to have more meaningful conversations with teachers? In Episode 139, I talk with Arthur Aguirre, Ph.D. of Inviting Difference about having better coaching conversations. We chat about embracing differences, developing listening skills, and asking open-ended questions. He also discusses being present, the power of silence, and the importance of coaching the whole person. Tune in now to learn how to have better coaching conversations! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - htt...
Apr 03, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 139
In this episode, we’re talking to Kristi Rice about how taking The Confident Literacy Coach impacted her coaching work. Kristi shares what it was like being the first coach at her school and how the course helped her take her coaching work to the next level. You don’t want to miss out on this inspiring conversation. Tune in now to learn how this course can help you too! Be sure to sign up for The Confident Literacy Coach while doors are still open. You can sign up using the link below. -Chrissy ...
Mar 30, 2023•26 min
As an instructional coach, having the ability to communicate effectively is critical to your success. In this episode, I share a lesson about communicating with school administrators from my course, The Confident Literacy Coach. You'll get ideas for how to plan and talk with your principal. I also give you tips for discussing your role and ways to word your requests so that you get a yes! This episode is packed with strategies to help you better communicate with your administration. Tune in to h...
Mar 27, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Developing and nurturing relationships is the foundation of successful coaching. In this coaching call, I talk with instructional coach Katie Jones about how to build relationships and increase confidence when working with teachers. We discuss the importance of reflecting on what went well each week, shifting your mindset, and getting teachers to open up about their struggles. You'll get tips for working with teachers who say they don't need help and strategies for getting teachers to focus on t...
Mar 20, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 137
There will always be teachers with different ideas and approaches to learning than ours. As instructional coaches, it's our job to empower them to reach their fullest potential - even if they don't think the same way we do! In this episode, Ashley Hubner joins me to talk about coaching teachers who don't think like you. We cover building relationships, creating a common language, and being a safe space for teachers. Plus, Ashley discusses compassionate accountability and strength-based coaching....
Mar 13, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Building relationships in a toxic environment isn't easy! In this episode, I talk to early literacy coach and TpT resource creator Leah Ruesink about how to create meaningful relationships with teachers in negative school environments. We discuss what a toxic school environment looks like, how to clearly define your role, and mistakes coaches make that can harm their relationships with teachers. She also shares advice for having problem-solving conversations and ways to have a positive influence...
Mar 06, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Are you an instructional coach struggling to build relationships with resistant teachers? We all know how challenging it can be to reach them and stay positive. In this episode, Allison Petersen of #NewtoCoaching joins me to talk about building relationships with teachers who are resistant. She explains why it’s essential to give relationships time to grow, how to use small moments to connect with teachers, and what to do when teachers get stuck or show resistance. Tune in for lots of great tips...
Feb 27, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Why is it so hard to change our mindset and behaviors? In this episode, I talk to AJ Crabill about changing adult mindsets in order to improve student outcomes. We discuss why student outcomes don’t change until we shift adult mindsets, the reasons it’s difficult to change our mindset, and how being vulnerable in the school boardroom echoes in the classroom. He explains the 3 key drivers of adult behavior change and why mindset is often overlooked in favor of knowledge or skills. AJ shares his i...
Feb 20, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Are you an instructional coach looking to learn more about growth mindset in coaching? In this episode, Becca Silver, CEO and Founder of The Whole Educator, joins us to discuss all things mindset. During the show, we discuss why having a growth mindset is important for instructional coaches and the teachers we work with. You'll learn about the differences between fixed and growth mindsets. Becca also explains how perfectionism gets in the way of coaching, how coaches can shift their mindset, and...
Feb 13, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast. I’m so excited about this season because every episode is inspired by you, the listener. In this episode, we’re talking all about imposter syndrome in instructional coaching. I’ll explain what imposter syndrome is and where it comes from. You’ll learn why instructional coaches have imposter syndrome and ways to work through it. During the show, I share how self-talk impacts our work and ideas for changing it. You’ll learn why you can’t be an expert in everythi...
Feb 06, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 131
One of my sources of stress as an instructional coach was modeling or co-teaching in classrooms that didn't have good management in place. Over time, I created a simple behavior management plan that helps in these situations. In this episode, I share this proactive approach to classroom management and how to use it as a coach. Listen to get all the details on my simple behavior management plan for coaches and actionable tips for coaching in classrooms without a clear classroom management plan. T...
Nov 26, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Supporting teachers with behavior management can be tough, especially if it's not an area you usually coach. In this episode, I have a coaching call with Brandy Brown, a K-2 academic coach, about behavior support and classroom management. During the episode, she shares some of her coaching challenges, and we brainstorm solutions she can try on campus. We talk about how to coach teachers on behavior management, using PBIS as a school-wide behavior program, and how to handle teachers' objections. ...
Nov 19, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 129
How can instructional coaches help teachers create positive and engaging classroom environments? In this episode, Caitie of Caitie Cupples Teaching joins me to discuss engagement and classroom community as behavior supports. We talk about developing relationships with students, creating a supportive classroom culture, and integrating social-emotional learning into the curriculum. She shares strategies for responding to student behavior and tips for proactively preventing issues before they happe...
Nov 12, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Have you heard of anti-racist behavior management? In episode 127 of The Coaching Podcast, I chat with Dr. Deonna Smith about anti-racist behavior management and making classrooms inclusive for all students. We discuss the systemic issues with schools, why cultural awareness matters, and ways to make culture visible in the classroom. If you want to learn more about anti-racist behavior management and how you can help teachers make their classrooms more inclusive, be sure to listen! -Chrissy Belt...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Coaching cycles are the bread and butter of our work. They're how we create change in schools and support teachers daily. But it can be difficult to find teachers willing to take part in them. In this coaching call episode, I talk with Malia Oshiro about getting teachers to participate in coaching cycles. We discuss ways to build relationships with teachers, explain your role, and prioritize your time when you're pulled in different directions. This episode is packed with tips and advice that wi...
Oct 29, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Are you having trouble getting teachers to integrate new learning in the classrooms? Do they do the work during the coaching cycle, but when you visit their room, nothing has changed? In this episode, we're talking about how instructional coaches can support teachers by using gradual release with coaching cycles. We discuss the basics of the gradual release model, the steps involved in using it with teachers, and how this strategy can help improve student outcomes. Listen now to learn more! -Chr...
Oct 24, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 125
How can we tailor the coaching cycle to meet the needs of the teachers on our team? In this episode, Dr. Kise of Differentiated Coaching Associates joins me to talk about differentiating coaching cycles. She shares the four coaching styles she identified and how our personality traits influence the way we learn, think, and respond. We discuss how coaches can use what we know about personality types to appeal to different teachers and create a more inclusive environment where no one is left out. ...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Many teachers and schools are reporting more intense behaviors from students since the start of the pandemic. In this episode, Amanda Wilson from Navigating Behavior Change joins me to talk about best practices for behavior management and how coaches can use data to help teachers with classroom management. We discuss the importance of being proactive when addressing behavior, as well as strategies to teach new behavior and social skills. This episode is a must-listen for any coach wanting to hel...
Oct 11, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Coaching cycles are vital for supporting all teachers and helping them grow professionally. In this episode, we're talking about using data to inform coaching cycles from beginning to end. Learn how to collect data, what types of data to use, and how to use it during different parts of your coaching cycle. Plus, find out how to use data to focus your coaching and understand the impact of your work. Using data in this way will help you to be more targeted and effective in your coaching. Check out...
Oct 01, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 122
What does advocating for equity in schools look like, and how can instructional coaches play a role? On this episode, Dr. Lindsey Wilson joins me to discuss this important topic. She shares how we can advocate for our students from our coaching positions and provides examples of what equity work looks like at different grade levels. Dr. Wilson explains some challenges schools face when making changes toward more equitable practices and offers tips for talking about equity. We chat about understa...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 121
