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I love seeing teachers take risks and engage in the challenging work of improving their teaching practice.

What do we really want students to know and be able to do? How do we determine what’s important? To them? To us? To our subject areas? To our communities?

How might we amplify our efforts by networking with those who are on a similar journey?

Big Takeaway: Focus on and appreciate function within a system versus picking apart what is not working.

Big Takeaway: Organizational vision must always include personal mastery for all learners.

Big Takeaway: Let your curiosity and desire to help drive the relationship.

Reflections on approaches and insights from my “guru guides”

What happens when divisions cross county lines to engage in purposeful innovation and sustainable planning? The 2019 #VALIN cohort answers that question with concrete and assertive steps.

The questions we use during a coaching conversation can unlock powerful potential in our teachers to make a shift towards innovation.

How might making thinking visible inspire action for teams in search of a spark?

“Mechatronics encompassed all of my core strengths, goals, and passions into one field of opportunity that will not only benefit myself but the world around me.” ~Lily, SVCC Graduate

We are thrilled by the courage, conviction and focus of the 2019 #VAis4Learners Innovation Network cohort.

We wanted to know what makes an educator innovative and how we as consultants and coaches can support others who are interested in building these skills.

How might we ensure that leadership practices meet the needs of the students and teachers they are intended to serve?

“Want to get great at something? Get a coach.” –Atul Gawande