Empowering Leaders through

Coaching
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
– Mother Teresa
 Our Mission & Vision
Mission
MGHS provides an engaging, rigorous education in a safe and
supportive environment that prepares our students for success in an
ever-changing world.
Vision
To build a curriculum which provides students a well-rounded
viewpoint and highly rigorous work.
Being a Staff Leader

• Have humility and own mistakes

• Enter their space, don’t alter it

• Desire > experience

• Show up!
 The Coaching Cycle
What is it? Value
• CEL 5D+ & the State 8 • Builds culture & climate
• TOSA Programs • Benefits new & veteran
• Staff-to-Staff staff
• Can happen at any time
Example of Coaching Style
 Self-Reflection T.P.S.

• Collaborate with table

partners.
• Discuss your thoughts on the
coaching cycle.
• Include personal examples.
• What’s missing thus far?
Feedback: Quality, Culture, & More

• Be specific, not broad

• Goal is to improve, not
change
• Exposure to other strategies
• Relational building
 Coaching Cycle: Certified Staff
• Know their growth goals
• Ask questions & collaborate
• Be present
• What works compared to
what is liked.
Coaching Cycle: Classified/Support Staff

• Focuses on their job

specifically
• Shadowed their routine/duties
• Trust their voice
• Customer service
Questions?
 Attendance & Feedback

• Attendance • Feedback
 References
Beaton, A. M. (2017). Designing a Community of Shared Learning. Educational Leadership, 74(8),
78–82.

Corwin. (2019, May 1). What Does a Coaching Cycle Look Like? [Video].
YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJq8OWPvHMw

Pierce (2015). WestEd NCSI. Effective Coaching: Improving Teacher Practice and Outcomes for
All Learners. https://www.air.org/sites/default/files/NCSI_Effective-Coaching-Brief-508.pdf

Sandstead, M. (2015). CUTTING WATERMELON: Lessons in Instructional Coaching.

Educational Leadership, 73(4), 78–81.

Zimmerman, R. (2023, June 22). Personal Communication.