We interviewed four members of the International Schools Coaching Collaborative to gain insights into their roles, coaching practices, and how they support educators and schools in implementing innovative pedagogical approaches. We also explore the challenges and opportunities they encounter and discuss how schools can effectively utilize their expertise.
About Dave Curran
Dave is a leader of innovative learning and instructional coach who is currently serving as the MS/HS Learning Innovation Coach at the American International School of Budapest. He is passionate about helping students find meaning and purpose in their learning and their lives beyond the school campus; and investigating what school could be in the age of uncertainty.
Twitter / X: @djmcurran
About Amy Garrett
Amy is a forward-thinking, experienced and diversely skilled international educator leader currently serving as a Design and Technology Coach at the International School of Prague. She is passionate about empowering students through media making and design. As a skilled and experienced coach and facilitator of professional learning, Amy is dedicated to building capacity in all learners.
Twitter/X: @agarrett1212
Linked In: Amy Garrett
About Jordan Benedict
Jordan has been a Learning Coach in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe for more than a decade, specializing in data coaching and instructional coaching. As a thought leader on measuring the impact of coaching, Jordan is passionate about inclusive practices that make a difference in the lives of school communities.
Jordan currently serves as a Digital Learning Coach at the International School of Luxembourg.
Twitter / X: @JordanGBenedict
Personal Website: VisualizeYourLearning.com
About Reyna Lazarou
Reyna is a K-12 Learning Coach currently at the American School of Warsaw where she supports students, teachers and leadership teams in doing work that matters. She believes that inclusion and collaboration are foundational to powerful learning, and looks for opportunities to bring these into her daily work with others. She remains inspired by the world and people in it, and she hopes to see positive shifts in education over the coming years.
Twitter / X: @MsReyna2
Resources
Online Resources:
Bright Morning Coaching Resources
ASCD Protocols for Professional Learning The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program with Eduro Learning
Learning Forward: Standards for Professional Learning
Books:
Teacher Self-Supervision by by William Powell
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker The Art of Coaching Teams by Elena Aguillar
Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: what every k-12 Coach and School Leader Needs to know by: Diane Sweeney (ch 3 is fantastic!)
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