Facing our Coaching Fears: Honest, Vulnerable Conversations Regarding the Uncertain Work of Coaches

Date(s): 
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Series: 
Ayers Institute Webinars

 

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Perhaps the loneliest, most misunderstood role in all of education is that of a coach. The teachers know you’re not a teacher, the principals are not sure what to do with you, and the librarian is often your best friend. The thing we don’t often talk about is the fact that this work is hard and uncertain in ways that the coaching literature doesn’t always capture. Register for this interactive webinar to engage in honest, vulnerable conversation regarding the biggest fears coaches experience and walk away with some actionable steps to face those fears!

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Killion, J. & Harrison, C. (2006). Taking the lead: New roles for teachers and school-based principals.  Oxford, OH: NSDC.

Killion, J. (2024). The ten roles of coaches. PA CareerTech. https://pacareertech.org/content_documents/9/TheTenRolesofCoaches.pdf

Park University. (n.d.). Adult learning theory: How adults learn differently. Park University Blog. https://www.park.edu/blog/adult-learning-theory-how-adults-learn-differently/

Spangler, D. (2024, January 8). 7 ways to measure instructional coaching for impact, not activity. SmartBrief. https://www.smartbrief.com/original/7-ways-to-measure-instructional-coaching-for-impact-not-activity

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