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Coaching teachers isn't easy.
You have teachers that have many reasons and excuses why they canât implement improvements in their classroom. Even when you are able to produce change in some classrooms, you see teachers return back to their old ways. To add to that, youâre worried about pushing your already overwhelmed and stressed out teachers too far.
During meetings, teachers with big feelings take up most of the meeting time. Sometimes, you feel more like their therapist than their coach or leader. You have some teachers that constantly complain about the changes but are unwilling to be solution oriented.
And to add to the urgency, classroom data is showing classrooms are making no progress or, even worse, you donât have a way to even track the progress.
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But what if there was a way to reduce resistance, build buy-in and drive real (and lasting) progress in a data-driven way?
At The Whole Educator, we empower ambitious instructional coaches & leaders to increase their impact on classroom achievement and have the data to show it.
Reduced Resistance &
Increased Buy In to Change
Coaches are now able to impact all educators, even those resistant to change. Coaches saw improvement in teacher engagement in coaching, attitude towards change and effectiveness, where there previously was little to no sustained growth.
Sustained Change
Teachers shifted from passively listening and rarely implementing changes from professional learning sessions to having meaningful conversations and regularly utilizing new strategies. Teachers stopped returning back to their old ways and took ownership over the changes, eliminating the need for heavy accountability systems and constant upkeep.
Teacher Retention
Coaches noticed diminished burnout and increased job satisfaction after implementing Whole Educator coaching strategies. Teachers started seeking out coaching support, where previously they avoided it. Coaches were able to save time, as teachers more readily sought out support and were happily proactive about improvements in their classrooms.
Change can be hard.
You donât have to go it alone.
And the one thing we can count on in education is, in fact, change.
Itâs hard out there - change can be really tough to implement, especially in schools with an increasing number of new teachers or even veteran teachers that have seen numerous changes come and go.
There is a very real teacher shortage out there. Some schools have more non-certified teachers than actual certified teachers. And the pressure is on you to catch up these inexperienced educators.
Youâre exhausted trying to help your teachers improve while tip-toeing the line of making sure they stay.
You have a number of change initiatives to implement this year and arenât sure where to start.Â
Youâre frustrated by constantly chasing after changes in classrooms that require substantial upkeep and heavy amounts of accountability to stay on track.
WE CAN HELP!One of the biggest issues in coaching today is the overemphasis on task-centered coaching. What is needed today is a human-centered approach to coaching. We cause change through teachers' humanity, and not around it.
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Having a trusted approach that centers the whole human in coaching leads to higher retention, increased efficiency, instructional effectiveness and efficacy.
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At The Whole Educator, we offer:
Keynotes
Break through resistance with a dose of truth, empowerment, and laughter in these high-impact live sessions.
Professional Learning
We support school and district goals through in-person and virtual professional learning sessions, ranging from one hour to full day sessions.
Whole Educator Academy
The Academy is our most impactful program, combining a six-module professional learning series with embedded coaching.
This has been so empowering.
There were principles of leadership I thought I understood, but I had not even scratched the surface. The content and your instruction have challenged and inspired me. I will never be the same.
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I was empowered to make positive change with my admin through having difficult conversations.
I was able to find my voice as valuable and that helped me communicate more effectively.
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Embedded application while learning has been super helpful for me.Â
The information is presented in manageable doses with follow-up application in the moment. Your training has changed my way of thinking professionally and personally.
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Hi, I'm Becca.
As the founder and CEO of The Whole Educator, I've dedicated 18 years to unlocking the potential of educators. My journey from the classroom to instructional coaching, coupled with my leadership coaching and life-coach training, revealed a powerful synergy between these roles. By combining these skill sets, I've developed an approach to coaching and leadership that is human-centered, versus task-centered (we get things done through our humanity, and not around it).
Work With MeIf you want to work with The Whole Educator, schedule a call quickly.
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Connect with usLooking for free resources?
Podcast
Looking for some PD you can learn on the go? Check out the Coaching the Whole Educator podcast, specifically for coaches and leaders like you!
Free Ebook
Grab this ebook for 17 Tips for Coaching the Whole Educator. You won't want to miss this quick, actionable resource full of coaching tips and strategies.
Wondering if The Whole Educator's programs would be a good fit for your school or district?
We understand that you are very busy and don't want to spend lots of time trying to track down high quality professional learning. Schedule a free 20 minute discovery call to see if we are a good fit that meets your unique needs. We customize all of our professional learning and coaching supports because we know every school has individual circumstances and challenges.
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