Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

Coaching teacher teams can be tricky. There are group dynamics at play that instructional coaches may not have control over. On this episode, Greg Deutmeyer from the Instructional Coaching Corner Podcast joins me to talk about working with teams of teachers. We discuss how to establish positive relationships and some of the common challenges when facilitating teams. Tune in to get tips for supporting collaboration on teacher teams. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches must be thoughtful and ensure the coaching provided is inclusive for all teachers. On this episode of the podcast, Jillian Starr discusses neurodiversity and how instructional coaches can support neurodivergent teachers. She shares her insights as a neurodiverse teacher and gives practical tips for making PLCs more inclusive. Jillian explains why allowing teachers to co-create procedures can help everyone be successful. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Effective communication is essential for building relationships with teachers and creating real change in schools. Author and consultant, Lisa Westman, joins me on this episode to share strategies for improving communication with teachers. We chat about empathy and why it’s a crucial component for instructional coaches. She also shares ideas for speaking with clarity and how to talk to resistant teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

It's not always easy to talk about sensitive subjects with teachers and administrators, but it's an essential part of the job. Dr. Heather Michel joins me on this episode to discuss how to find your voice and talk about what’s important. She shares tips for approaching difficult topics and strategies for communicating with teachers to make them feel at ease. We discuss ways instructional coaches can meet educators where they’re at and help them find their purpose. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

It can be hard to have meaningful coaching conversations with teachers when there aren’t any systems in place. Gretchen Bridgers from Always a Lesson joins me to discuss using rubrics to provide structure and a common language for instructional coaching work. We talk about how to get started using rubrics for feedback and their benefits. This episode is for you if you’re an instructional coach who wants to learn more about using rubrics with your team. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Teachers are struggling to keep up with all the changes and challenges in education. Instructional coaches don't want to be one more thing for teachers to worry about. This makes some coaches reluctant to visit classrooms and coach, but the truth is teachers need us now more than ever. In this episode, I share my top four tips for coaching overwhelmed teachers. Listen to my suggestions for shifting your mindset and how to help teachers right now. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

There are many highs and lows as an instructional coach. On this episode, I chat with Liz DeVargas Almeida about coaching teachers of English Language Learners (ELL). We talk about defining your role and how to get support from the administration. Liz and I discuss what to do when you’re being pulled in different directions. This coaching call episode is packed with tips and ideas to take your work to the next level. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Have you ever thought about using video coaching with your teachers? Virtual coach Cory Camp joins me to talk about video-enhanced coaching. We discuss some common objections and how instructional coaches can help teachers overcome them. She shares the tools she uses and what a video coaching cycle looks like in action. Learn all about using this form of virtual professional development. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Why should an instructional coach have a model classroom on their campus? On this episode, you’ll learn what a model classroom is and why you should have one. I give you tips for picking the right teacher and questions to ask to set goals for your coaching work. Get ideas for how to use the model classroom to leverage your impact across classes. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Do you want to learn more about coaching teachers in bilingual and dual-language classrooms? On this episode, I’m joined by Dyana Vera of Biliteracy Now. We talk about the goals of bilingual programs and common misconceptions. Join us as we discuss best practices for coaching bilingual and dual-language classrooms even if can't speak both languages. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Changing roles as an instructional coach can feel scary. It’s intimidating to try something new. My guest Megan Williams Martin tells us how she transitioned from a primary to secondary school coach and why she’s happy she did it! Megan explains how she prepared for her new assignment and what she did at the beginning of the year to develop trust with the teachers. Listen for actionable tips to help you get ready for your new coaching role. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Are you coaching new teachers? On this episode, I'm joined by literacy instructional coach Nikki Drury. We talk about how coaches can help teachers get acclimated to a new school and the administration's expectations. Listen to this coaching call to learn tips for coaching new teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Building relationships with teachers can be challenging. In this episode of The Coaching Podcast, I discuss five ways instructional coaches can improve their relationships with teachers. I give real-world examples of what it looked like in my coaching. Listen for suggestions to boost your mindset, so it is easier to bond with the teaching team at your school. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches have different responsibilities depending on the school and district. If you’re not clear about your role, teachers will try to give you additional jobs. In this episode, I share my reflections on an article by Joellen Killion about the 10 roles of coaches. I explain what each looked like in my day-to-day coaching. You’ll hear what it looks like from a real coach who tried and done these things. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

The principal-coach relationship is crucial to achieving school-wide goals. Angela Kelly Robeck joins me on the podcast to share her insights into how coaches can develop and leverage their partnership with principals. We discuss how to communicate more effectively and the question coaches should ask principals to understand their vision for the school. Listen as she shares how coaches can develop a mutually beneficial relationship with principals. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

It's not always easy for coaches to create interest in professional development sessions. But there are things you can do to help teachers improve their practice and access the support they need to grow. My guest, Missy Sinclair, is an instructional coach working with fifth through eighth-grade teachers. We discuss the great work she's already doing and talk through some of the struggles she has in her school. She explains how she creates and uses PD boxes to engage teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaching communities provide a place to connect with others and share resources. Nicole S. Turner of Simply Coaching and Teaching joins me to discuss building a coaching community. We chat about the benefits of being a part of an instructional coaching support system like our Coffee and Coaching Membership. She shares how to find a community that’s right for you and why learning with others makes you a better coach. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

How can instructional coaches stay organized and focused when traveling to multiple campuses? Laura Williams of Down River Resources joins me on the podcast to discuss the systems she uses as a traveling coach. She shares tips and tricks that you can use to stay organized when on the road. During the interview, we talk about how she uses "pause points" throughout the day to help her follow-up with teachers and knock things off her to-do list. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

As instructional coaches, our ultimate goal is to guide teachers through the coaching cycle. On this episode, we look at the levels of support that coaches can provide and how to use those options to build a coaching menu. Providing different levels of support can help you get your foot in the door with teachers by ensuring there are multiple access points. The more coaching choices you provide, the easier it will be for someone to find the support they are looking for. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Setting up your instructional coaching office space doesn't have to be a daunting task! On this episode of the Coaching Podcast, I share my top tips for arranging your room, including eight different areas that you may want in your workspace. You'll get ideas for making your office functional and comfortable so teachers will feel at home when they come to see you! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Does your school lack a strong coaching culture? Professor Jacy Ippolito joins me on this episode to talk about creating a culture of coaching and learning. We talk about the hallmarks of a strong coaching culture and the hurdles that instructional coaches face, including widespread misunderstanding of their role. He shares why the principal-coach relationship is pivotal for setting a coaching culture in any school and how to "manage up" when necessary. Tune in to learn all about how you can improve the coaching culture at your school. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Many educators experience burnout. So, what can instructional coaches do to help teachers who are overwhelmed? Dr. Heather Michel joins me to talk through how to support teachers when they are struggling with all the demands of teaching. She shares her experience working with first-year teachers and the challenges of coaching in a pandemic. During the coaching call, we brainstormed ways that instructional coaches can help teachers who are feeling drained emotionally. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

There’s a lot to learn about instructional coaching as a craft. I’ve made my share of mistakes. This week I share the five biggest lessons I learned during my first year as a coach. I share how you can build relationships with teachers and define your role. This episode has tons of actionable tips to make you a more effective coach, whether you’re a first-year coach or a seasoned one. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

The Enneagram is a powerful tool for instructional coaches. Myrna Cervetti of Enneahealth joins me to discuss the nine Enneagram types. She talks about how these personality traits affect the way people interact with others and why they do what they do. Knowing about different Enneagram traits will help you better understand your teachers' needs, as well as communicate more effectively with them. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches walk a tightrope between meeting the needs of teachers and implementing district initiatives. It can be hard to find the balance. Coffee and Coaching member Patryce Harvey shares her journey as a first-year coach navigating the challenges of supporting educators while also implementing new mandates. We talk through tiering teacher support, gathering feedback, and breaking new initiatives into manageable chunks. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Confident Literacy Coach Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Achieving school-wide goals require pushing through the challenges that arise. Christy Lamb and Karen Hile of Modern Principal join me to discuss ways instructional coaches can support schools as they navigate change. Learn how instructional coaches can make a positive impact during difficult times. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches are expected to do it all. The reality is that we have limited time and lots of responsibilities. In this episode, I give you my steps for tiering instructional support. You’ll learn how to use my coaching cycle form to help teachers get results and stay focused on their goals. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaching can be lonely and difficult. There are days when it seems easier to give up and go back to the classroom. Amie Burkholder from Literacy Edventures joins me to discuss what to do when you’re ready to give up. Learn her strategies for becoming a better coach and achieving progress on your campus. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Are you collecting feedback from your teachers throughout the semester? Education consultant Erinn Cottman joins me to talk about collecting and using feedback to build trust. She shares practices to normalize the feedback process and the questions she asks that get results. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

The science of teaching reading is a complex topic. Samantha Shields, an early literacy specialist, joins me to talk about coaching teachers implementing Texas Reading Academies. Listen to this coaching call to get ideas for building relationships virtually and how to have more organic conversations with teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Choosing the right materials for the classroom makes a big impact! Author and educator LaNesha Tabb of Apron Education joins me to discuss evaluating resources using an anti-bias and anti-racist lens. She shares her process to determine what books she uses in the classroom. Tune in to learn why many teachers struggle with this work and what you can do to help. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Some teachers are not happy to have an instructional coach in their class. Educational consultant Steve Barkley joins me to discuss ways to engage resistant teachers. He shares how to turn a gripe into a goal. Listen in as he describes how to use supporting statements instead of defensive language when encountering heavy resistance! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Coaching Resistant Teachers Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

What are the best children’s books for an inclusive classroom library? This is not a simple question to answer. Luckily, my guest Alyssa LeClaire from Children’s Lit World is here to help! She shares her tips for how to choose diverse books your students will love. She talks about Own Voices books and why they are more accurate, authentic, and real. Tune in to learn her top book and author picks. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

There are a lot of myths about instructional coaches. In this episode, I bust four common ones. You will find ideas for how to address these misconceptions and build better relationships with teachers. Listen as I share why you need to explain your coaching role clearly. Learn why it helps to share your story about why you became a coach with those you support. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes for Episode 53 Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Virtual learning has cast a light on many equity issues. Tamara Russell from Mrs. Russell’s Room joins me to talk about virtual teaching and equity in education. We discuss how lack of funding and support in school continues to be a problem facing educators as they navigate remote teaching. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

This school year has taken a toll on teacher’s emotional and mental state. In this episode, I identify nine actionable steps you can take to build morale in these challenging times while coaching virtually. I share my favorite tips for supporting teachers and give you practical ideas to try with your teams. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaching requires a lot of self-awareness. To build strong relationships with teachers, we need to be aware of what we are doing at any given moment. Joellen Killion joins me on the podcast to talk about what coaching mindset is and how to use it when coaching others. She explains the three mental models and how they influence our work in schools. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Start-Up Coaching Series Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Do you ever wish you could talk through your coaching problems with another coach? This week Christy El-Jerby, a literacy coach for grades Pre-K through 5, joins me on the podcast. We have a real talk about helping teachers use the data cycle and how she supports teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes & Free Data Guide Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaches are super busy! In this episode, I discuss the 4 meaningful things you need to make time for each week that make a big impact on your coaching. I also give my tips for how to achieve goals, even when you're being asked to do other things by the administration. Plus, I share why it's important to check in on teachers and listen with empathy. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

With everything going on in the world, many education professionals are struggling with mental health. My friend Celeste Nevarez, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, joins me on the podcast to talk about mindfulness and how we can use it to support our work as Instructional Coaches. We discuss how taking time for yourself unapologetically can help you fight stress and lead to more joy. She shares ideas for incorporating mindfulness into your day, even if you're pressed for time. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: grab your free strategies checklist! Join us for the Simply Coaching Retreat! March 19 - 21, 2021. Check it out here. Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Why is self-care so hard? If you're anything like me, you struggle to make time for yourself. You give your energy to everyone else while ignoring your own needs. Sarah Forst, The Designer Teacher, joins me on the podcast to talk about her book, The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care. We discuss what self-care is and why it's important for Instructional Coaches. She shares things we can do to add it to our routine, so we can live a healthy and balanced life. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: grab your free strategies checklist! The Teacher' Guide to Self-Care Join us for the Simply Coaching Retreat! March 19 - 21, 2021. Check it out here. Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaching burnout is real! There are a million things to do each day, and we often neglect our most basic needs. As coaches, we give and give without replenishing ourselves. In this episode, I share my best self-care tips and tricks. I also share signs to watch out for, so you don't get overwhelmed while coaching. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes The 40 Hour Workweek with Angela Watson Join us for the Simply Coaching Retreat! March 19 - 21, 2021. Check it out here. Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Have you heard of an #AMA? In this episode, I answer all of your questions! Learn about how to visit classrooms and leave feedback, where I squeeze in my professional reading (despite having a toddler), and how to justify a coaching cycle when your district isn't supportive. Plus I share about some of my biggest lessons learned from my first year of literacy coaching! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/11/your-questions-answered-ep-44-of.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

You may have heard of ABAR education but not really had an understanding of what it represents. Kay Valdez of Primary Cornerstone introduces us to the idea of anti-bias education and shares some first steps that instructional coaches can take to implement these principles on their campus, with their faculty! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/11/antibias-education-with-kay-valdez-ep.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

This year, morale has been an especially big challenge. Teachers are feeling overwhelmed and defeated, and coaches are too. But there are things you can do to support your teachers and build morale on your campus! In this episode, I share six strategies for creating a positive environment and building morale! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/11/building-morale-as-coach-ep-42-of.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

In this episode, Naomi O'Brien of Read Like a Rock Star helps us understand how race can affect our work as instructional coaches. She shares her experiences as a Black teacher working with coaches as well as defines microagressions, bias, white supremacy, and other important ideas that we need to understand in order to coach teachers equitably. She also gives us some questions to think about when we make decisions as a coach! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3kmH0cB Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Professional development doesn't have to be boring! When we create engaging PD, people are more likely to learn, and when we give them opportunities to bridge learning to their classrooms, they're more likely to apply what they've learned! In this episode, I share my favorite six strategies that will help you turn all of your PDs into engaging, purposeful workshops for teachers! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/10/six-engaging-pd-strategies-episode-40.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches can provide tremendous support to teachers through PLC and PD, and help set the course for learning on your campus. But where do you start? In this episode, I share three methods for conducting a needs assessment and a step-by-step approach for putting it all together to identify the next steps for learning on your campus! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/09/3-ways-to-conduct-needs-assessment-ep.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Collaborating to create curriculum is a challenge for instructional coaches. In this episode, Crystal Ceresani of The Sparkly Notebook shares her process with us from start to finish! Learn about how she prepares for a planning session, what logistics work for her and for my teachers, too, the norms and expectations that are really important for collaboration, how she uses data and assessments, and what true buy-in looks like! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/09/developing-curriculum-collaboratively.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Virtual coaching is an exhausting challenge for so many instructional coaches! In this episode of Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast, I talk to Nicole S. Turner of Simply Coaching & Teaching about her work as a virtual instructional coach. We talk about building relationships online, what her role has looked like so far, and the lessons she's taken away from this new experience! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram: https://bit.ly/36zq9Ml Buzzing with Ms. B TpT: https://bit.ly/2GwUNv9 The Coaching Podcast Show Notes: https://buzzingwithmsb.blogspot.com/2020/09/an-honest-virtual-coaching-conversation.html Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative