How do you coach someone who is resistant to coaching? Listen to this episode and find out the encompassing elements and 6 strategies to use to help work through resistance!
Educators Ignited: Proving What's Possible in Education
by Kelley Pomis
The Educator's Ignited podcast, brings you inspiring stories, thought provoking discussions and practical strategies to empower educators worldwide. If you are hungry to learn about and be inspired by ways in which educators are doing things out of the box, altering the status quo then you are tuning into the right Podcast! Host Kelley Pomis, 20+ years veteran educator talk to guests who are trailblazers on a transformative journey to change the educational system, extending their impact beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
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Loretta Sanchez loved being a teacher, but when she lost her husband, many questions rose to what her purpose as an educator was. She journeyed through the education system as a teacher, specialist, consultant, and found her way back into the classroom. Hear Loretta's inspiring story AND learn how y…
The power of observing teachers and taking running records lies in its ability to maintain objectivity while empowering teachers to be active participants in their own growth. It's a collaborative process that benefits everyone involved, most importantly, the students. Listen to this week's episode …
According to the Opportunity Myth (2018), "High Expectations is the highest indicator of potential growth when it. In fact when students have teachers who hold HE, you can see an average of 4.6 months more of growth per year.
Unfortunately, low expectations for student success were rampant. While…
For too long instructional coaching has been stuck in a single loop track, but not any more. This episode will provide you with the power of triple loop coaching and, its model and quick examples of how to use it!
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Kari Pitstick is a 7th grade English Language Arts teacher and athletic coach in Illinois. She is ALSO the Director of Digital Content for the Teach Better Team. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s in Middle Level Education, and American College of Education in 201…
Teachers are the number one reason students learn!! In this episode, I talk about three key models of intensive support so that we don't leave our teachers high and dry! Our newest teachers need support. Let's prioritize them! They deserve it and so do our students!
There are so many great personality/ preference tests out there, but I want to introduce you to MY FAVORITE! It is called the VIA Character Strength Inventory. Dig into the episode and learn why and how this is such a powerful tool for coaching!
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Ahhhh!! My book is ONE! And to celebrate this milestone, I am sharing one of my chapters with you. If you haven't gotten your hands on Taught, now is the time. It is the perfect book to read before heading into the school year as it is full of stories, lessons, and resources that can help any and ev…
As part of my coaching series I want you to know what it takes coach through teacher barriers. In this episode we explore how you can support your teachers in having them uncover barriers in order to move them forward and be accountable to their changes!
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Here's the list of episodes I recommend you go back and listen to!
"Things That Make You Go Hahahaha" (Episode 59)
"My Journey to a Happier Me" (Episode 41)
"The Two Expectations Every Classroom Should Have" (Episode 32)
"3 Critical Ways to Support Educators" (Episode 29),
"Three Mistakes to Avoi…
Meet Naomi Lopez, mom, speech pathologist and educational activist.
Hear Naomi's story of how one she was inspired to change the education landscape in her city and what she is building to ensure ALL students have an equitable and inclusive public education experience! would end her day by climbing …
This week's Educator Ignited guest is AJ Crabill. Author, educator, advocate, consultant for all things education. AJ believes, "changing adult behaviors requires new mindsets, new knowledge, and/or new skills. intention is to transform student outcomes through the transformation of adult mindsets, …
When we initially launched the teacher renewed podcast, the goal was to create a platform that supported teachers and making the decision to stay in the classroom. Ultimately we aimed to showcase what is possible in education and provide inspiration for those seeking to renew their passion for teach…
Seeing our students positively is a transformative approach that can revolutionize their educational experience.
If we haven't revolutionized their educational experience yet in this school year, this is your chance to do this now.
Here are four things you can do to make this happen at the end of …
In an era of sky-high burnout, Educating with Passion and Purpose: Keep the Fire Going without Burning Out gives educators everything they need to thrive in their profession. This book will help you avoid the disenchantment and frustration that can come from doing the difficult work of K-12 educatio…
This week's guest is the Designer Teacher and author of the book The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care!
Sarah Forst, empowers passionate special education teachers to feel more peaceful & purposeful by providing systematic reading resources designed with struggling learners in mind.
She is a former ele…
This week's guest is Allie Elliot- The Classroom Community Co-Pilot. She was an upper elementary teacher turned online educator with a passion for helping teachers like you build thriving classroom communities. Allie believes, "When we start with the heart, our students feel safe, loved, and ready t…
I really hope you have enjoyed this 3 part series. I know I have!
In this final episode, I share how to build a plan to becoming a coach or even becoming a better coach.
I also announce the opportunity to be a part of my mini Boot-Camp called Becoming a (better) Coach! For more information, click…
Let's talk about the fact that there are more models to coaching than what we have been practicing. In this episode we talk about the three buckets of coaching and how different models can fit into these buckets.