#coachbetter
Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school. New episodes every Wednesday!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 321
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Difference Between Working with Teams & Individuals as an Instructional Coach with Coaches Panel
In this #coachbetter episode we’re chatting with four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Tim, Ben, Kim and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! We talk through the…
Intro to Season 2 with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
In this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working in a hybrid or remote model, as well as the themes…
Season 2 Sneak Peek
In this episode we’re highlighting some great moments from upcoming #coachbetter conversations to give you a sneak peek into our second “official” season of #coachbetter. We'll take you on a quick to…
School Leaders Value Coaches with Stuart MacAlpine
Today on #coachbetter we’re chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cognitive Coaching and Instructional Coaching support…
Instructional Coaching Supports at All Levels with Jim Laney
Today on #coachbetter we’re chatting with Jim Laney, Head of School at the American Embassy School in New Delhi. This conversation was a powerful reflection on the importance of seeing ourselves as l…
The Challenges Instructional Coaches Face - And What We Can Do About Them! with Stéphane Vermeulin
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today, Clint and I are chatting with Stéphane Vermeulin, Lower School Digital Learning Coach at International School Luxembourg. Stépha…
The Importance of Being Self-Directed as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
How can instructional coaches effectively partner with building admin who are stretched thin? We all know how busy our school leaders are, so we took this with a positive frame and strategized 6 ways…
Creating Transformative Instructional Coaching Experiences for Specialist Teachers with Ana Marie Gach
Today, Clint and I are chatting with Ana María Gach, Middle School Digital Media Teacher at Singapore American School in Singapore. Our conversation covered a lot of ground, including the awesomeness…
A School Leader’s Perspective on the Value & Purpose of Instructional Coaching with Liz Cho
Today we’re chatting with Liz Cho, Principal of Teaching and Learning at Korea International School. In this conversation we talk in depth about how Liz and her colleagues have built a cohesive coach…
Roundtable Discussion on the Realities of Returning To School During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today we’re sharing our 5th episode in our ongoing series featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region. The teachers, coaches and school leaders on this call have been remo…
The Value of Tracking Data As You Coach with Shaun Kirkwood
Welcome back to another episode of Coach Better! Today we’re chatting with Shaun Kirkwood, Director of Educational Technology at Atlanta International School. This was a comprehensive conversation ab…
Essential Coaching Skills That Can Make You a Better Leader with James MacDonald
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today Clint and I are chatting with James Macdonald, Senior Vice President of Education at GEMS Education. Clint and I worked with James when he was H…
The Value of Co-Teaching with Anna Higgenbottom
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter. Today I’m chatting with Annalee Higgenbottom, currently 6-12 Instructional Technology Coach and Tech Coordinator at Shanghai American School, Pudong C…
How is working with adults different than working with students? with Coaches Panel
Hello Coaches! Welcome back to the #coachbetter podcast! Today we’re chatting about the differences between working with students and working with adults. We have four of our superstar coaches from t…
Emergency School Closures Assessment & Events with Panel
In this #coachbetter episode, we sit down with a panel of educators to think about what remote learning might do to shift our assessment practices. If you have been thinking about how to assess, what…
Essential Coaching Conversation Skills with Lynn Sawyer
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In today’s episode, Clint and I are chatting with Lynn Sawyer, experienced Cognitive Coach and international education consultant. Lynn has worked w…
The Realities of Having to “Sell” the Value of EdTech as a Coach with Holly Fraser
Today we’re chatting with Holly Fraser Primary School Educational Technology Coach at International School of Zug and Luzern. Holly shares both the rewards and challenges of building a coaching cultu…
The Practical Application of Coaching Cycles in a Busy School with Joel Bevans
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today I’m chatting with Joel Bevans, ES Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Panama. Joel has had a wide variety of experiences, incl…
School Leaders Perspectives on Emergency School Closures Due to COVID 19
Today we’re sharing another episode in our bonus series about emergency school closures due to COVID-19. As requested in our last call, today’s conversation features Heads of School and school leader…
Building a Coaching Culture with James Dalziel
James shared his experience building a coaching culture from the ground up in the new East Campus of United World College Southeast Asia, and then how he’s creating that culture in an existing school…