A Coaching Story Told in Two Voices

When I began my career as a coach in 1995 I was thrown in with no training.  Back then my title was technical assistance coach. I was given twenty-four schools to support and my charge was to help them implement a new program that required the teaching staff to make...

“It’s Been Interesting Having Three Mentor Coaches…”

End of Year Conversation With A Coach Part 1 The 2009-10 school year is nearly over.  I am finishing projects and spending time in schools working with literacy coaches I support as a mentor coach. I have been reflecting on this work and considering some questions:...