What professional development opportunities have you found most valuable in your teaching career?

I have just moved into a new role as a STEM Coach for this upcoming year! I am excited about the next step in my educational journey, and of course, I'm anxious about the transition.

Our district level Science Coordinator gave me some great ideas for reading about coaching. One of my favorites is the book Arise by Elena Aguilar because it relates so much to teachers being human and remembering that in our conversations. Elena also has a podcast called Bright Morning Podcast which I would also recommend.

I also read and loved The Essential Guide for Student Centered Coaching by Diane Sweeney. This gives more of the nuts and bolts of what it means to be a coach. I loved this one and will dive into Student Centered Coaching: The Moves after I finish Arise!

Any other great reads or podcasts you would recommend as a new coach?