Settling In

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“Get a Little on Ya”: Coaching Teachers Through Change

Dana Murphy

Dana Murphy uses a humorous mantra to remind herself and the teachers she works with that change comes only when you have the courage to try new things even before you fully believe in their value.

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Starting a Coaching Cycle: The First Meeting

Dana Murphy

Dana Murphy outlines a simple process for building trust and shared vision in the first meeting before the launch of a coaching cycle.

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Kid-Watching as a Coaching Move

Dana Murphy

Dana Murphy explains why kid-watching is often the most effective strategy for her time in classrooms, and how she uses her notes with teachers.