TeacherGoal #31: How to Build Authentic Relationships through Coaching with Nita Creekmore

12/27/22 • 30 min

How can educators build authentic relationships through coaching? In this episode, our guest is Nita Creekmore from Love Teach Bless. Drawing on her experience as a liaison between teachers, leaders, and students, she provides you with actionable strategies on being visible, providing specific positive feedback, getting to know the teachers, and honoring the culture already established in the school. Don’t miss this valuable conversation!

Nita (E’Manita) Creekmore is an Instructional Coach who lives just outside Atlanta, GA. She is also a presenter for Bright Morning Consulting. In the 18 years, she has been in education, she truly believes that in all aspects of the field, relationships must always come first. It is the foundation. Nita is passionate about being an advocate, support, and thought partner for teachers in order to give students what they need.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment

• An overview of building authentic relationships

• Nita what led her to start Love Teach Bless in 2015

A platform and community to uplift and empower educators

[08:14 - 15:23] Building Authentic Relationships

• Building relationships takes time and patience

Introduce yourself to staff and explain your role
Provide positive feedback to build relationships

• Get to know the school culture and honor what has already been established

[15:24 - 22:33] Restoring and Reestablishing Connections

• Establishing yourself and your knowledge as a coach

Giving yourself and your teacher's grace

• Being authentic when restoring relationships

Doing what you say you will do

[22:34 - 29:38] Closing Segment

• Value the coaching relationship and keep it confidential

• Be open and transparent with communication

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Nita? Follow her on Instagram & Facebook. Head to Love Teach Bless and create a big impact over time!

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment

• An overview of building authentic relationships

• Nita what led her to start Love Teach Bless in 2015

A platform and community to uplift and empower educators

[08:14 - 15:23] Building Authentic Relationships

• Building relationships takes time and patience

Introduce yourself to staff and explain your role
Provide positive feedback to build relationships

• Get to know the school culture and honor what has already been established

[15:24 - 22:33] Restoring and Reestablishing Connections

• Establishing yourself and your knowledge as a coach

Giving yourself and your teacher's grace

• Being authentic when restoring relationships

Doing what you say you will do

[22:34 - 29:38] Closing Segment

• Value the coaching relationship and keep it confidential

• Be open and transparent with communication

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Nita? Follow her on Instagram & Facebook. Head to Love Teach Bless and create a big impact over time!

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

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TeacherGoal #30: How to Systematically Monitor Student Growth with Stephanie McConnell

Do you have a system to monitor student growth? In this episode, Stephanie McConnell is here to talk about how to systematically monitor student growth to improve outcomes and stresses the importance of teaching more than just assessing, which helps teachers stay focused on the students and their learning. She remarks on how to embody the Win Time System in schools, assess students, create an action plan, and much more. Let's dig into it!

Stephanie is the face behind the Principal Principles Blog and the edu-preneur that is obsessed with giving school leaders the tools they need to lead a successful school. She is currently a school leader in East Texas and co-authored WIN Time: Fearlessly Transforming Your School

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 10:06] Opening Segment

• How to systematically monitor student growth to improve outcomes

• How to find the right things to assess with your students

The importance of assessment to determine where students are in their learning process

• Using data to make informed decisions about instruction

[10:07 - 19:33] Essential Guidance for Improving Student Outcomes

• The process of assessment and how it works in conjunction with continuous improvement

• Win time is a system that helps students receive what they need in terms of instruction as well as student growth

How to create a high-impact team to implement the win-time system

• Challenges educators can face when incorporating the win-time system in their classrooms

[19:34 - 23:15] Closing Segment

• How to implement the win-time strategy in your classroom

Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Stephanie? Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Visit her website to take your school to higher-performing status!

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.

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TeacherGoal #32: 3 IEP Writing Commandments with Stephanie DeLussey

How can special educators write IEPs that empower students with disabilities to achieve success? In this episode, our guest is Stephanie DeLussey from Mrs D's Corner & The Intentional IEP. Drawing on her experience as a veteran special education teacher and IEP Coach, she provides you with best practices in IEP writing by sharing her IEP Commandments. Don’t miss this valuable conversation!
Stephanie DeLussey is a dual-certified veteran special education teacher, IEP Coach, author, and teacher mentor. She has a passion for creating engaging, adapted resources for teachers and students with disabilities, and is self-proclaimed #datanerd. She understands that not everyone will love IEPs as much as she does, but it is her hope that with the appropriate training and resources, teachers will not only advocate harder for student services and supports, but also bridge the gap between teachers and families to foster a true IEP Team.
Let’s Connect!
Want to connect with Stephanie? Follow her on Instagram or head over to the Intentional IEP website

You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.com

You can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.

If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.