Learn I have learned so much working in my school for the past 14 years. My colleagues are some of the best there are and bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I can always go to them when I am struggling to find an answer to a solution or need new strategies to help close gaps in student learning. I will be transitioning to a new journey very soon as a District Instructional Coach for Math and Science within my county. While I am so nervous and anxious, I know that I will bring with me the plethora of learning that has taken place over the years. via GIPHY According to Reid (2019), “instructional coaches are uniquely positioned to support teacher development and student learning, but must be enabled to engage in this work”. Our school is well equipped with both a reading and a math coach that are housed at our school. Instructional coaches are so important for the development and growth of the school. Our reading coach is new this year. I feel that she needs to build relatio...
My name is Erica Hogge. I am a K-5 district math coach and am currently pursuing a degree in Instructional Technology and Leadership at the University of Montevallo.