117: Collaborative Math Coaching with Nicora Placa
Episode description
Are you a math coach or looking to step into a coaching role? If so, learning from other math coaches is a great way to build your skills as a coach.
In this episode, I'm interviewing one of the greatest math coaches, Nicora Placa, on her approach to collaborative math coaching, creating learning environments for teachers to hone their craft, and her book filled with tools and practical tips for math coaches.
We are chatting about:
- What collaborative coaching is
- Nicora's 6 tools for collaborative math coaching
- Answering FAQs from math coaches
Nicora Placa is an assistant professor in mathematics education at Hunter College. Previously, she taught elementary and middle school mathematics in New York City. She is passionate about supporting teachers, honoring their expertise, and creating learning opportunities for them to hone their craft. Her first book “6 Tools for Collaborative Mathematics Coaching” was published by Stenhouse in 2023. She also serves as Coaching Coordinator on the NCSM Leadership in Mathematics Education Board.
Connect with Nicora:
http://nicoraplaca.com
Twitter/ X– NicoraPlaca
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