#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
Building a Culture of Learning Through Sharing with Tim Lauer
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today we’re chatting with Tim Lauer, Director of Digital Learning (EdTech) for Evergreen SD in Vancouver WA. This episode starts with a…
Telling the Story of Instructional Coaching with Jackie Frens
Today I’m chatting with Jackie Frens, K-8 tech integration specialist in two private schools in Michigan. Jackie has a wide range of experience in both private and public schools in the US, as well a…
The Importance of Coaches 'Just Being There' with Jocelyn Sutherland
Today we’re chatting with Jocelyn Sutherland, Grade 1 classroom teacher at UWC Singapore. Jocelyn has taught almost every grade level and she’s been a digital literacy coach, so she is able to see bo…
Meet the Hype Cycle with Coaches Panel
Today we have a thoughtful and in-depth conversation about innovation in schools with Tim, Tricia, Diana, Maggie and Marcello from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals. (Marcello sneaks in aroun…
How to Personalize Instructional Coaching with Steve Barkley
In today’s episode Clint and I are chatting with a very special guest, Steve Barkley. Clint and I have been learning from Steve for many years and it was an extra special treat to be able to have hi…
Empowering Teachers to Think Like Designers with David Lee
In this week's episode Kim is chatting with David Lee, Elementary STEM Coach at Singapore American School. David’s experience with design thinking, along with his personal connections to his own educ…
Building Collaborative Community for Educators of Color in the Edtech Field with Melissa Lim
In today's episode we’re chatting with Melissa Lim, Learning, Teaching and Technology Specialist in Portland Public Schools. Melissa shares her experiences being only 1 of 2 people who focus on techn…
The MOST Critical Element for Instructional Coaching Success in Any School with Melanie Smith
In today's episode Kim chats with Melanie Smith who oversees the K-12 Counseling program (as well as K-12 PBIS, SEL and Crisis teams) for a large school district in Washington State. Melanie’s distri…
What Do Classroom Teachers Need From An Instructional Coach? with Carrie Zimmer
In today’s episode Kim chats with Carrie Zimmer, 4th grade teacher at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Carrie has a wide range of experience, including being an instructional coach in her previous school…
#coachstudies with Coaches Panel (The Content Expert)
This episode is the first of a series we’re doing called #coachstudies. Our team of experts from our YT series, Coaching Fundamentals, is back again, this time focusing on a deep discussion about spe…
Cultivate Leadership Buy-In for Instructional Coaching with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
In today's episode Clint and Kim discuss a question from our #coachbetter facebook group: “How do you get teacher / admin buy in for coaching? How do you get teachers to carve out time for a coaching…
How to Demonstrate Your Value as An Instructional Coach to All Community Stakeholders with Hillary Marshall
In today's episode we are chatting with Hillary Marshall, teacher-librarian at Washougal High School in Oregon. Hillary has a great perspective having been a teacher in the US, then spending twelve y…
What Can Instructional Coaches do to Measure Their Impact? with Jordan Benedict
Today we’re chatting with Jordan Benedict, Teacher and Data Coach at Shanghai American School in China. As a Data Coach, Jordan works with teachers and school leaders to collect and analyze data to i…
The Importance of Self-Care for Instructional Coaches with Cindy Tisdall-McPhee
In today's episode we’re chatting with Cindy Tisdall-McPhee, Head of Counseling at UWC Singapore. This was a powerful conversation, highlighting the importance of self-care in a coaching role. Cindy …
Why YOU Deserve an Instructional Coach! with Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung
In this episode Kim chats with Lisa Fung-Kee-Fung, 6th grade science teacher, Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus. Lisa’s concrete examples of working with the coaching team at SAS provide clear …
What Kind of Personality Makes a Great Instructional Coach? with Tara Ethridge
In this episode we chat with Tara Ethridge, Elementary School librarian at International School Prague. Tara has taught everything from Kindergarten to Grade 9 English and everything in between! She …
Picking Your Battles as an Instructional Coach with Beth Dressler
In this episode Kim is chatting with Beth Dressler, Deputy Head of Elementary and PYP Coordinator at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. As a school leader, Beth works very closely with t…
Coaching Up! with Coaching Fundamentals Team
Today we have a great conversation about summer learning for coaches, teachers and school leaders with Tim, Tricia, and Ben from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals. We talk about all sorts of …
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 …
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 ena…