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Serving the Whole Person: Coaching for Teacher Wellness empowering teachers supporting new teachers sustainable change teacher retention Nov 24, 2025

by Katie Maciulewicz

 

There’s a lot of talk in education about social-emotional learning in classrooms and teaching the “whole child” – but what about teachers? What about that invisible, yet powerful force that tells teachers that taking a sick day is an act of betrayal? We all know it. It's the...

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Beyond SMART: COACH Goals for Instructional Coaches coaching cycles coaching role general coaching sustainable change Oct 13, 2025

Ah, SMART goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. It’s a classic for a reason, but let's be honest, it's not always the most inspiring tool. What if we told you there’s something a little more tailored to the unique and complex world of instructional coaching?

This is wh...

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Unbox Your Coaching Toolkit: 3 Essential Skills for Lasting Teacher Growth coaching role general coaching sustainable change Sep 01, 2025

by Katie Maciulewicz

It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as the last professional development session: you walk away feeling inspired, ready to implement all the new strategies, and then… life happens. The demands of the classroom kick in, and those brilliant new ideas slowly fade into t...

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