Paul Dietrich Reflects on His First Two Years as an Academic Coach

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti welcomes Paul Dietrich to the podcast. They discuss Paul's journey from being a teacher to becoming an academic coach at Fairview Middle School, his commitment to educational technology, and the importance of building trust and relationships in coaching. Paul shares insights on working with both new and veteran teachers, navigating the complexities of coaching, and the significance of being a supportive partner rather than an evaluator.

00:55 Paul’s Background

02:20 First Impressions

03:50 Views on Instruction

13:52 Coaching Experience

08:14 Challenges in Coaching

09:17 Veteran vs. Novice Teachers

Social Media Links for Paul:

Facebook: Paul Dietrich

Twitter: @‌Dietrichucation

LinkedIn: dietrichucation

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