I provide opportunities for educators to improve instructional practice by supporting a partnership between instructional coaches and educators in order to collaborate and reflect on their goals for classroom practice. With an emphasis on learning environment, curriculum, design and assessment, instructional coaching provides: 

• differentiated support to educators so they are able to implement proven practices
• empathetic listeners that build trusting relationships with a repertoire of excellent communication skills
• encouragement and support for educator reflection about their classroom practice evidence-based
• help in creating a plan for realizing the educator’s goals with a focus on improving instruction 
• support in developing a deep understanding of evidence-based instructional practices

I have taught grades K-4, and I have been an educator at Lakeside since 2001.