#educoach, the Coaching the Whole Educator Podcast is live! Check it out where you listen to podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc). Spotify link: Apple Podcasts link: Let me know what you think!

Mississippi is Leading the Nation! MS 4th gr are #1 in the US for reading & math gains—proof that high standards & driven educators get results. Shoutout to MS DOE Regional Coordinators & Literacy Coaches—they don’t just talk coaching; they live it. #StrongReadersStrongLeaders

Are you ready to lead with real impact? Michelle Jarney, Michael Kim, and Nancy Gutierrez get real about their facilitative, competency-based coaching (FCB) approach—a method designed to push school leaders out of their comfort zones and into real transformation.

Growth mindset? Overhyped. It’s not the magic bullet schools think it is. Becca reveals five catalyst mindsets—Value, Ownership, Belonging, Success, and Growth—that actually move people from burnout to engagement and from passive compliance to real action.

Warren Buck's, founder of Future Finders, journey proves that self-determination theory (SDT) isn't just theory—it's the fuel that drives real change. Competence, autonomy, and relatedness aren't optional; they're essential for thriving schools.

Are your teachers feeling overwhelmed by new initiatives or fearing that their current practices are being questioned? We’ve identified podcast episodes that teach you how to engage teachers in their coaching. #educoach #edleader #profdev #principal

In this episode, Becca Silver and Dr. Chris Jones shake up the coaching conversation by tackling a common trap: over-reliance on protocols. While structure and frameworks can be helpful, they break down why rigid scripts won’t make you a great coach—and might even hold you back.

Does making a real impact at your school drive your leadership? It's about building a culture of growth, collaboration, and learning together.We’ve identified podcast episodes that can help you build the coaching culture your school needs.

What if you’re doing some things for professional development that are actually holding your teachers back? Join us as we discuss outdated, ineffective professional development systems. She calls it for what it is—a waste of time and money—and demands a paradigm shift.

Join Chris Jones and I as we debate the "naturally gifted educator, " drawing connections to the Ladder of Conscious Competence, the Peter Principle in education and coaching missteps to avoid. @VAEducatorCMJ

@VAEducatorCMJ and I discuss the ladder of conscious competence, a framework that explains how we move through the stages of learning new skills. This shift can be a painful one. When you’ve mastered something instinctively, it can be hard to help others replicate your success.

Are you struggling to make coaching more impactful in your school? In this engaging conversation, we welcome Jacy and Rita, two experts in coaching and school improvement, to explore how supporting coaches can lead to meaningful changes in education.

Your well-being is crucial for effective leadership. Leaders who prioritize their well-being are more likely to be successful. We’ve identified podcast episodes that teach you how to foster your own well-being.

This is the very first episode of Dr. Chris Jones (Executive Director of VASCD) and Becca co-hosting! These episodes aim to disrupt the idea that there’s one right way to do things and support best practices from different points of view. This weeks topic: Growth Mindset

The Reading Leage Ed Prep is a wonderful community that supports new & current educators. They loved the Human Centered nature of our work, seeing resistance & buy in by making progress through people’s humanity & not around it. Learn more: #educoach

Do you feel drained and uninspired at work? This episode explores the Working Genius framework, it reveals your natural strengths and what energizes you. Understanding yours can completely transform how you approach work. Check out the episode here:

Our brains sabotage good intentions! Join Marcia Reynolds and me for this episode! Learn the neuroscience of communication & how to turn difficult conversations into breakthroughs. It's not about perfection, it's about presence! #educoach #edleader

Ever felt like your best-intentioned feedback falls flat? Or that difficult conversations always seem to escalate? @MarshaLReynolds reveals how our brains respond to difficult conversations and why a coaching approach can shift your conversations into breakthroughs.

As coaches it’s not about having all the answers. The real impact? Showing up courageously—day in and day out—to unlock the potential in others.Thank you @MissDeptEd for sharing our insights at @Reading_League literacy conference.

Are you frustrated by teachers leaving your school year after year? It's time to dig deeper and understand why. We’ve identified podcast episodes that explore teacher retention and your role in it. Check out this free download here:

Your school's rewards system could be causing more harm than good. Let's talk about why it's time to look at intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and tap into your teachers' inner drive and creating a more engaged, innovative, and fulfilling work environment for our teachers.