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How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like? Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive.
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254. Troubleshooting: Student Background Knowledge
2026/04/21
How do teachers respond when students appear to have little or no background knowledge about a topic?
In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host and instructional coach Lindsay Lyons explores strategies for helping students connect new learning to their lived experiences. Rather than viewing students as lacking knowledge, she encourages educators to expand their definition of background knowledge to include students' identities, communities, experiences, and cultural assets.
Drawing on frameworks such as Funds of Knowledge and Cultural Wealth Theory, Lyons shares practical tools educators can use to help students build meaningful connections to historical content, social studies themes, and inquiry-based learning.
Listeners will learn how to support students in making sense of new information, generating deeper questions, and engaging in analytical thinking—without assuming they are starting with an "empty vessel."
This episode is especially helpful for social studies teachers, instructional coaches, and educators focused on inquiry-based learning.
Key Topics Covered Rethinking the idea of students having "no background knowledge"
Why student experiences are valuable learning assets
Using Funds of Knowledge in the classroom
Applying the Cultural Wealth Model to social studies instruction
Strategies to help students connect historical topics to their own lives
Cognitive routines that support inquiry and analysis
Helping students generate deeper historical questions
Building tools students can reuse across learning contexts
Key Takeaways Students rarely lack background knowledge—they simply have different forms of knowledge.
Teachers can help students connect academic content to lived experiences.
Asset-based frameworks support more inclusive and effective learning.
Cognitive routines help students move from connections to critical thinking and analysis.
Connection prompts can transform classroom conversations and inquiry.
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253. How to Build the Habits of Democracy with Dr. Sarah Burnham
2026/04/14
How can schools help students practice democracy—not just learn about it?
In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with civic education researcher Dr. Sarah Burnham to explore how classrooms can cultivate the habits of democracy, civic engagement, and critical consciousness in young people.
Dr. Burnham, a researcher at Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) at Tufts University, shares insights from research on civic education, student belonging, and anti-oppressive attitudes in youth. Together they discuss why civic learning must move beyond memorizing government structures to include student voice, inquiry-based learning, participatory decision-making, and real-world civic action.
You'll hear powerful examples of schools using participatory budgeting, collaborative decision-making, and student-led initiatives to strengthen school communities and foster civic identity. Dr. Burnham also explains how families can support civic development at home through everyday conversations, community involvement, and modeling respectful disagreement.
If you're an educator, school leader, or parent who wants to empower young people to see themselves as active participants in democracy, this episode is packed with research-backed strategies and inspiring ideas.
Key Topics in This Episode What it means to build the habits of democracy in classrooms
Why student belonging and representation are critical for civic learning
The research behind critical consciousness and anti-oppressive attitudes
How inquiry-based civic education strengthens engagement and agency
Examples of participatory budgeting in schools
The role of student voice and shared decision-making
Why civic education does not lead to political indoctrination
How families can support youth civic engagement at home
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Connect with guest Dr. Sarah Burnham BlueSky: BernhamBurglar
LinkedIn: SL Burnham
Email: [email protected]
Research hub: CIRCLE at Tufts
252. Processing ICE & Resistance with Kids Using the Think–Feel–Do Framework (with Kara Pranikoff & Dr. Eric Soto-Shed)
2026/04/07
Talking with young people about difficult current events—especially those involving immigration enforcement, protests, and community fear—can feel overwhelming for educators and families. In this episode of the Time for Teachership Podcast, host Lindsay Lyons sits down with education leaders Kara Pranikoff and Dr. Eric Soto‑Shed to discuss how teachers and caregivers can support students navigating conversations about immigration enforcement, protests, and current events.
Together, they introduce the Think–Feel–Do framework, a simple yet powerful structure educators can use to guide discussions about complex and emotional issues like actions by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The framework helps students explore three key questions:
What do I think? (curiosity, critical thinking, and context)
How do I feel? (identity, empathy, emotional processing)
What can I do? (civic action and agency)
The conversation explores how teachers can address hard topics responsibly without avoiding them—and without overwhelming students emotionally. By grounding discussions in content knowledge, shared values, and opportunities for action, educators can create classrooms where students process events thoughtfully and compassionately.
This episode also highlights how families can partner with schools to support young people as they make sense of difficult news, build media literacy habits, and develop resilience in challenging times.
Key Topics Covered How to talk with students about immigration enforcement and current events
The Think–Feel–Do framework for discussing difficult issues in classrooms
Supporting students without retraumatizing them
Why content knowledge and historical context matter in emotionally charged discussions
The role of values like fairness, safety, and dignity in civic dialogue
Helping students move from awareness to civic engagement and informed action
Addressing diverse reactions among students—from curiosity to activism
Supporting students directly affected by immigration policy
How families can model healthy media habits and emotional processing
Why joy, resilience, and community still matter in conversations about injustice
Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/252 Connect With the Guests Dr. Eric Soto‑Shed — Faculty at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
Kara Pranikoff — Visit her website at karapranikoff.com
251. Proactively Create More Joy with Iuri Melo
2026/03/31
Welcome to the Time for Teachership Podcast!
In this inspiring episode, Iuri Melo, therapist, educator, and founder of School Pulse, joins Lindsay to explore how schools, families, and students can proactively cultivate joy, positive relationships, and mental wellness.
Iuri shares his 20+ years of experience in therapy and his work with thousands of students, highlighting the importance of shifting from reactive crisis management to proactive, positive engagement. From live text-based support to fun, evidence-based student success activities, School Pulse provides tools that are inclusive, practical, and grounded in research.
In this episode, you'll learn: Why schools often focus on crisis intervention—and how early, proactive support can prevent many challenges.
The power of positive psychology, growth mindset, and cognitive strategies in creating student wellbeing and academic success.
How to implement benign, inclusive mental wellness content that works for diverse student populations without controversy.
Practical ideas for starting and ending the day with positive momentum—for students, families, and teachers alike.
How live text-based support, proactive emails, and short videos can engage students in building relationships, managing emotions, and developing life skills.
Fun examples of student success activities, including acronyms like CASH (Compliment, Ask questions, Smile, Help) and SWIFT for relationship building.
Key Takeaways: Mental wellness can be taught proactively, not just reactively.
Inclusive, evidence-based strategies improve academic performance, relationships, and school culture.
Small actions—like greeting students warmly or sending positive messages—can create momentum that impacts daily experiences.
Families and schools can partner to reinforce positive habits and student growth.
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Connect With Guest Iuri Melo:
Email: [email protected] Website: www.schoolpulse.org
250. Stories & Civic Imagination to Elicit Shared Class Values
2026/03/24
Welcome to Episode 250 of the Time for Teachership podcast! 🎉
In this milestone episode, Lindsay explores how stories and civic imagination can help educators, leaders, families, and students co-construct shared values — and ultimately build meaningful community agreements for how we want to be together.
Inspired by the powerful book Practicing Futures: A Civic Imagination Handbook by Peter László and Srdja Popovic (and their incredible free online resources), this episode shares:
Key insights from the book
Reflections on civic imagination as a collective practice
A practical, adaptable 60-minute workshop you can facilitate in classrooms, staff meetings, conferences, advisory blocks, PTA gatherings, or even at home
If you've ever struggled to move from "values on the wall" to lived, shared agreements — this episode offers a creative and hopeful pathway forward.
Key Takeaways Civic imagination builds community — focus on shared values and trust, not just power struggles.
Stories reveal values — personal experiences or pop culture characters help groups identify what they care about.
Collective imagination drives action — envision futures, create stories, then connect them to real-world classroom or community practices.
Creativity + realism — fantastical thinking opens possibilities while addressing real problems.
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249. Cultivating a Culture of Belonging, Challenge, & Agency with Dr. Jennifer Berry
2026/03/17
What does it take to build a classroom culture where students truly believe:
I belong here.
I can master rigorous challenges.
My ideas make an impact.
In this energizing conversation, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab Learning, joins Lindsay on the Time for Teachership podcast to explore how educators can intentionally cultivate what she calls STEM identity — not just in STEM classrooms, but across all learning spaces.
Together, we unpack how belonging, productive struggle, and agency are foundational not only for academic success, but for thriving in future careers and contributing meaningfully to the world.
This episode is about more than tools or technology. It's about designing an ecosystem that helps students develop the self-belief to lead.
Key Takeaways STEM identity starts with belief. Students thrive when they believe: I belong here, I can master challenge, and my ideas matter.
Productive struggle builds confidence. Pause before stepping in. Calibrated support — not immediate rescue — strengthens learning power.
Belonging requires intentional design. Environment, curriculum, facilitation, and real-world connection must work together as an ecosystem.
Avoid "random acts of STEM." Tools and technology should be tied to authentic problems and industry relevance.
Education must be future-focused. In an AI-driven world, students need agency, adaptability, and the confidence to lead the tools they use.
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Connect With Guest Dr. Jennifer Berry:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-berry-9a05113/
248. Reflecting on My Conversation with Zaretta Hammond
2026/03/10
Last week, I had the incredible honor of speaking with Zaretta Hammond about cognitive justice, instructional equity, and rebuilding students' learning power. If you haven't listened to Episode 247 yet, I strongly encourage you to go back and start there.
In this episode, I do something a little different.
I reflect — in real time — on a moment in our conversation where Zaretta stopped me and challenged my thinking. Specifically, she pushed back on my assumption that student voice could serve as the primary lever for instructional improvement and equity.
Her response sparked a full-on mental model shift for me.
This episode is a transparent walk through that shift — the embarrassment, the defensiveness, the reflection, and ultimately, the integration. If you've ever experienced discomfort while learning, this episode may resonate deeply.
Key Takeaways Discomfort signals growth. Being challenged can trigger defensiveness, but that tension often marks the start of real learning.
Student voice isn't a silver bullet. Dependent learners may need explicit instruction in literacy and metacognitive skills before voice can be fully leveraged.
Build learning power intentionally. Cognitive apprenticeship — teaching students how to learn — is foundational to equity.
Sequence matters. It's both/and (literacy and criticality, skill-building and voice), but clarity about outcomes and timing is essential.
Change requires action. Dissatisfaction + vision + a concrete first step are necessary to move beyond resistance.
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247. Leading Change for Cognitive Justice with Zaretta Hammond
2026/03/03
What does it really take to lead meaningful change in schools — not just adopt new strategies, but fundamentally shift practice?
In this powerful conversation, Zaretta Hammond joins Lindsay on the Time for Teachership podcast to discuss her latest book, Rebuilding Students' Learning Power: Teaching for Instructional Equity and Cognitive Justice. Together, we explore what it means to pursue cognitive justice, why change is so difficult in schools, and how instructional leaders can move beyond surface-level reforms toward true transformation.
Zaretta challenges leaders to examine the mental models and explanatory stories that drive their decisions. She explains why many well-intentioned reforms — even progressive ones — can unintentionally maintain cognitive redlining. Most importantly, she offers a roadmap for leading change that centers students as learners, not just participants.
This is not a conversation about adding one more strategy. It's about rethinking the recipe.
Key Takeaways 1. Cognitive Justice as the Dream Zaretta's vision for education is rooted in cognitive justice — ensuring every student becomes a powerful, independent learner. Colonization and systemic inequities have historically underdeveloped the cognitive capacity of marginalized communities through invisible sorting mechanisms. Instructional equity requires intentionally countering those systems.
2. Resetting Mental Models Change does not begin with new strategies. It begins with interrogating the explanatory stories we tell ourselves:
What narratives do we hold about students and families?
Where did those beliefs originate?
How do those stories drive our instructional decisions?
Leaders must first collect and examine the stories circulating in their schools before attempting transformation.
3. From Pedagogy of Compliance to Pedagogy of Possibility Many school systems still operate within a "grammar of schooling" that hasn't shifted in over a century. Pacing guides, engagement checklists, and surface-level reforms often reinforce compliance rather than build learning power.
The shift requires:
Integrating "learning how to learn" skills into curriculum pacing
Designing classrooms as cognitive apprenticeships
Creating productive struggle
Moving students from novice → journeyman → mastery
4. Beware of Poor Proxies for Learning Observable engagement does not equal learning.
Students repeating learning targets, appearing busy, or using the right jargon can create an illusion of learning. Leaders must develop a science-of-learning lens to avoid being misled by these poor proxies.
Professionalism in education requires ongoing inquiry into instruction — not just strategy adoption.
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Connect With Guest Zaretta Hammond:
Website: www.ready4rigor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaretta-hammond-2b122ba/
246. Coaching Teacher Teams? Try this template.
2026/02/24
One-off workshops rarely create lasting change in classrooms. In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay shares a practical Google Doc template designed to support teacher teams in ongoing, meaningful professional learning. She walks through a structured approach called Group Implementation Coaching Sessions, showing how coaching, feedback, and inquiry can help teachers refine their practice and better support student learning.
What You'll Learn in This Episode/Key Takeaways Why continuous coaching is more effective than standalone workshops (Joyce & Showers, 2022).
How to set the stage for teacher team coaching by identifying team strengths, individual values, and key priorities.
Strategies for maintaining an asset-based, equity-focused, and student-centered approach in coaching sessions.
Key coaching moves to help teachers shift mindsets, including:
Asking for examples to get to evidence.
Reframing challenges (e.g., valuing curiosity over background knowledge).
Moving from scarcity to prioritization.
Aligning pedagogy to core teaching values.
A step-by-step walkthrough of a coaching session:
Human Connection: Check-ins, celebrations, and group reflection.
Implementation Check: Review previous action steps, data, and student feedback.
Action Planning: Identify instructional strategies, micro-groups, or feedback systems to try before the next session.
Next Steps: Decide who will try what and how data will be gathered.
How to leverage peer coaching and group reflection to generate richer insights and practical solutions.
Timestamps [00:00:00] – Welcome & Episode Overview
Introduction to Episode 246
The importance of continuous learning over one-off workshops
[00:00:22] – Google Doc Template Overview
How to support teacher teams after workshops
Group Implementation Coaching Sessions
[00:00:47] – Influences & Inspirations
PLC at Work: Dr. Anthony Mohammed, Dr. Chad Dumas, Bob Sanju, Marin Powers, Shalene Miller
Grow Model & Raman Behan
Positive psychology, asset-based education, values alignment
Books: Street Data, Pedagogies of Voice, Rebuilding Students' Learning Power
[00:04:00] – Meeting 1: Setting the Stage
Identify team strengths and values
Center equity and "critical hope"
Name the students/groups on the margins
Define success: what it looks, sounds, and feels like
Co-design inquiry questions and evidence-gathering
[00:07:16] – Coaching Bank & Key Moves
Asking for evidence: "Can you say more? Share an example?"
Reframing challenges: curiosity > background knowledge
Shifting from scarcity mindset to prioritization
Aligning teaching to core values
[00:14:42] – Structuring Subsequent Meetings
Start with human connection: check-ins, listening dyads, celebrations
Implementation check: review prior actions and data
Three containers: initial reactions, data reflection, gut checks
[00:19:35] – GLEE Model for Action Planning
Goal: What do we want to foster before next session?
Learn: Analyze student strengths, gaps, and feedback
Explore: Identify instructional moves to grow skills & student agency
Expectations: Decide who does what and gather data for next session
[00:24:34] – Final Thoughts & Evidence for Coaching
Joyce & Showers (2022): coaching increases skill transfer from 5% → 75–90%
Peer coaching and structured feedback as essential professional learning
[00:26:04] – Closing
Think big, act brave, and be your best self
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245. A Humanizing Approach to Coaching with Dr. Jacobē Bell
2026/02/17
What does it look like to coach teachers with humanity, curiosity, and care—especially in today's demanding educational landscape?
In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay welcomes back Dr. Jacobē Bell to explore what it truly means to take a humanizing approach to instructional coaching. Drawing on her experience coaching instructional coaches across multiple contexts, Dr. Bell shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real coaching moments that help educators grow while protecting their wellbeing.
This conversation is part of a mini-series focused on supporting instructional coaches, particularly those who step into the role without formal preparation and are learning "by fire."
What You'll Learn in This Episode/Key Takeaways Humanizing Coaching Coaching is not just about instruction—it's also about emotional awareness, wellness, and meeting educators where they are.
Coaches can balance accountability with care by centering teachers as co-producers of knowledge.
Afrofuturism, Freedom Dreaming & Coaching
Dr. Bell connects Afrofuturism to instructional coaching by imagining a future where educators experience wellness, contentment, and sustainability.
A powerful vision: coaching that empowers educators without burning them out.
Mindset Shifts from Teacher to Coach
Moving from classroom teaching to coaching requires seeing the whole system, not just individual practice.
Coaches must navigate adult belief systems, values about students, and differing perspectives—often without making everyone happy.
Micro-Modeling as a Coaching Strategy
Instead of modeling an entire lesson, Dr. Bell advocates for micro-modeling:
Coaches model a short instructional move
Teachers immediately practice it with students
Coaches give real-time feedback
This approach helps shift beliefs about student ability and leads to immediate, tangible growth.
Surfacing Beliefs with Curiosity
Strategies for navigating hard conversations:
Reflecting teachers' words back to them
Asking open, curiosity-driven questions
Lowering defensiveness by naming uncertainty or even "blaming" your coaching
Assuming best intentions opens the door to vulnerability and growth.
Live Coaching with Care
Live coaching can include gently interrupting or questioning moments of instruction—but only after trust and norms are established.
Asking teachers how they prefer to be coached is a critical first step.
Authenticity Over One-Size-Fits-All
There is no single "right" way to coach.
Effective coaching grows from authenticity, relationships, and listening—not rigid formulas.
Sustainability & Change Management
Dr. Bell shares her current learning focus on sustaining change in schools over time.
Sustainable improvement requires planning for longevity from day one—not just short-term wins.
Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & reintroduction of Dr. Jacobē Bell
[01:00] Coaching as "baptism by fire" & the need for coach-specific professional learning
[02:04] Dr. Bell's background coaching instructional coaches across contexts
[02:35] Afrofuturism, freedom dreaming, and instructional coaching
[03:55] Initiative fatigue, educator wellness, and a humanizing coaching vision
[05:17] Teachers as co-producers of knowledge in coaching conversations
[05:58] Shifting from a teacher mindset to a coach mindset
[06:33] Coaching former peers & navigating leadership tensions
[07:21] Seeing instruction systemically across teams and schools
[08:29] Beliefs, values, and meeting students' needs through coaching
[09:15] Practical coaching tools & action steps
[10:29] Micro-modeling as a powerful coaching strategy
[11:52] Shifting beliefs about "harder" or "lower" students through practice
[13:21] Real-time feedback and immediate teacher implementation
[15:11] Logistical realities: making micro-modeling work in real schools
[16:48] Flexibility in coaching cycles and time constraints
[18:00] Surfacing values and beliefs in coaching conversations
[19:04] Reflecting teacher language back to them as a coaching move
[20:00] Lowering defensiveness by "blaming the coaching"
[21:02] Vulnerability, honesty, and seeing the whole teacher
[22:29] Assuming best intentions and leading with curiosity
[23:17] Live coaching moments & addressing problematic language in the classroom
[24:42] Establishing norms for live coaching
[25:23] Entry points for new instructional coaches
[26:19] Authenticity over one-size-fits-all coaching approaches
[27:47] Rapport, relationships, and trust as the foundation of coaching
[28:12] What Dr. Bell is learning now: sustainability & change management
[29:32] Where to connect with Dr. Jacobē Bell
[29:42] Closing reflections & gratitude
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Connect With Guest Dr. Jacobē Bell: LinkedIn: Dr. Jacobē Bell
244. Gather & Analyze Data that Shows Student Thinking with Dr. Jana Lee
2026/02/10
How can educators gather meaningful data that actually reflects student thinking—without over-relying on benchmarks or labels?
In this episode of the Time for Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Jana Lee to explore how teachers, coaches, and instructional leaders can collect and analyze data that shows what students truly understand, how they're thinking, and where learning breaks down. Together, they unpack mindset shifts around assessment, flexible grouping, and skill-based instruction—and why these approaches are essential for inclusive, equitable classrooms.
Dr. Jana Lee shares practical strategies for using student work artifacts, observation, and in-the-moment checks for understanding to guide instruction, support coaching cycles, and measure real impact on student learning.
What You'll Learn in This Episode Why measuring student thinking matters more than measuring "levels" The shift from leveled grouping to skill-based, flexible grouping
How to collect data during instruction—not just at benchmark time
What kinds of student artifacts best reveal thinking and misconceptions
How instructional leaders can create systems (PLCs, coaching, look-fors) that support meaningful data use
Why giving students 60–90 seconds of independent struggle is critical
How consistency across classrooms increases student achievement
Practical ways to assess thinking in both secondary and elementary settings
The role of transparency, shared goals, and co-created success criteria in school improvement
Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Dr. Jana Lee 01:00 – Why measuring student learning and coaching impact matters 01:45 – Big dreams for education & inclusive outcomes for all students 03:10 – Mindset shifts around assessment and grouping students 04:50 – Moving from leveled groups to skill-based, flexible grouping 06:00 – How in-the-moment data reduces stigma and supports equity 08:28 – Collecting classroom data that reflects real student learning 09:37 – Connecting benchmark data with daily instructional evidence 10:51 – Why consistency across classrooms increases achievement 12:58 – Structures instructional leaders can use (PLCs, coaching, goals) 14:38 – Co-creating look-fors and success criteria 16:55 – Using patterns and themes in data to guide support 19:03 – Student artifacts as powerful evidence of thinking 20:12 – Diagnosing errors in thinking vs. right/wrong answers 21:38 – Gathering meaningful data in elementary classrooms 23:34 – Creative ways to assess thinking beyond writing 25:33 – Why skill-based strategies must be content-agnostic 26:24 – Biggest challenge teachers face with data collection 26:50 – Letting students struggle independently (60–90 seconds) 27:46 – One action listeners can take tomorrow 28:05 – What Dr. Lee is learning now: adolescent reading comprehension 28:59 – Where to connect with Dr. Jana Lee 29:30 – Closing reflections Key Takeaways Student achievement data should be paired with classroom evidence of how students think Written, oral, behavioral, and tactile artifacts can all reveal learning
Effective remediation starts with diagnosing where thinking breaks down
Inclusive instruction happens when decisions are responsive, not based on preconceived beliefs
Skill-based instruction across content areas creates coherence for students
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Connect With Guest Dr. Jana Lee: Instagram: @jana.c.lee Website: www.janaleeconsulting.com
243. Differentiating Instructional Coaching with Chrissy Beltran
2026/02/03
What is instructional coaching—really? And how can coaches meet teachers where they are without forcing everyone into the same coaching mold?
In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Chrissy Beltran, instructional coaching expert, host of Instructional Coaching with Miss B, and author of an upcoming ASCD book on differentiated coaching. Together, they unpack what it means to differentiate instructional coaching, define the coaching role clearly, and build authentic relationships with teachers—especially those who may be resistant to coaching.
Chrissy shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life coaching stories that help instructional coaches move from uncertainty to clarity and impact.
What You'll Learn in This Episode Why instructional coaching often feels "nebulous" and how to bring clarity to the role
How to define your coaching vision
What it means to differentiate coaching instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach
Low, medium, and high-impact coaching strategies—and when to use each
How to work with resistant teachers without damaging relationships
Why peer observation can be a powerful gateway into coaching
How coaching can reconnect teachers to joy, play, and purpose
Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & introduction to Chrissy Beltran
[01:00] Why instructional coaching feels undefined and isolating
[02:30] Freedom dreaming: Chrissy's vision for education and equity
[05:30] Coaching as play, exploration, and joy
[08:00] Key mindset shifts when moving from teacher to coach
[13:00] Defining your coaching role and vision
[16:40] Differentiated coaching & the coaching toolbox
[18:45] Low, medium, and high-impact coaching strategies
[21:30] Working with resistant teachers: a real coaching story
[25:00] Why visiting colleagues is a high-impact coaching move
[30:00] Lightning round: next steps, learning, and resources
Key Takeaways Coaching is not about "fixing" teachers—it's about partnering to grow
Every interaction with a teacher is a potential coaching moment
Differentiation matters just as much for adults as it does for students
Relationship-building strategies are not "low value"—they're foundational
Peer observation helps shift beliefs without putting the coach at the center
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Connect With Guest Chrissy Beltran: Podcast: https://pod.link/1496989397
Website: https://www.buzzingwithmsb.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/
242. Student Agency in Trade Schools with Mary Kelly
2026/01/27
In today's episode with special guest Mary Kelly, Lindsay discusses student agency, and how it's relevant to trade schools today.
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Get In Touch With Mary Kelly:
Website: http://www.stratatech.com
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241. Leading Change in Turnaround/Low-Performing Schools: My Takeaways from POV
2026/01/20
In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from the book POV about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy!
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240. Leading Change in Turnaround/Low-Performing Schools: My Takeaways from RSLP (Hammond)
2026/01/13
In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from Hammond's book about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy!
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Get focused AGAIN on what matters!
Linsday’s podcast is such a great way to get yourself refocused! She uses a combination of great guests and a very unique style to engage listeners an...
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Great Podcast
This is a fantastic podcast for teachers to listen to. So many helpful tips and ideas that can be used in the classroom.
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What a pleasure it was being a guest on Lindsay’s podcast. She asked some of the best, most thought-provoking questions ever, and I found myself sorel...
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Host has amazing energy!
Lindsay the host has amazing energy. I left our interview invigorated to go out and do some good in this world! I love her format and lens she has you...
Stuck3y_M@rk 2021/03/27
Insightful and Applicable
This podcast conquers big topics with great guests. Perfect for school leaders fighting for progress.
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