Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Sherry and Jim Knight explore the essence of effective teaching while drawing insights from her new book, "Intentional Instructional Moves." Their conversation covers vital aspects like robust classroom management, genuine student engagement, and meaningful assessment for learning. Sherry's practical approach shines through as they discuss purposeful group work, direct instruction, and effective differentiation strategies. We emphasize the importance of clarity, connection, and continuous feedback, essential for fostering thriving learning environments for both teachers and students. If you're a coach, school leader, or classroom teacher, you'll gain actionable strategies to implement right away!
Coaching with Intention for Instructional Growth
Sherry chats with Steve Barkley on his podcast, Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud. Sherry shares her work identifying the research behind instructional strategies with the potential to elevate student learning and save teachers time. Sherry breaks the strategies into intentional steps so teachers can move efficiently from theory to practice. Instructional coaches and school leaders will find her work helpful in supporting the educators that you coach.
Intentional Instructional Moves
In this episode, Sherry joins Casey Watts on her podcast, Catching Up with Casey, to discuss her practical, research-backed approach to streamlining classroom strategies for maximum impact. Sherry shares how her book and its Companion Guide help educators move efficiently from theory to practice by focusing on the most effective, time-saving techniques. Whether you're a teacher or instructional leader, tune in to learn how intentionality can elevate student learning and save time.
Working Towards Goals Through Coaching Cycles
In this episode, Sherry chats with Chrissy Beltran, creator and host of the Buzzing with Ms. B podcast. Sherry and Chrissy discuss using small, intentional S.M.A.RT goals to focus coaching cycles and maximize their impact. They also discuss how to have honest yet caring conversations with teachers to address underlying issues getting in the way of their goals. Coaches must be truthful and move teachers, but we can do it with kindness!
The Power of Listening Tours
Let's talk about the POWER of Listening Tours, a way Sherry St. Clair has crafted to help lead change in schools confidently and competently! In this episode, Sherry talks with Casey Watts on her podcast, Catching Up with Casey, to share all about the effective practice of Listening Tours. Sherry discusses how listening tours can be implemented by instructional leaders as well as what to consider before delving into listening tours. Join us to learn about the POWER this practice can have on the journey toward collective efficacy and sustainable change!
Intentional Coaching for Instructional Growth
Courtney Groskin and Violet Christensen host the “C3 Connecting, Coaches, Cognition” podcast for instructional coaches. In this episode, Sherry discusses how instructional coaches can help teachers by coaching them through smaller instructional steps. Sherry discusses the importance of intentionally choosing smaller goals and then reaching those goals prior to setting new ones.
Strive to See the Strength
In this “C3 Connecting, Coaches, Cognition” podcast for instructional coaches. Sherry discusses several elements of successful coaching with the hosts Courtney Groskin and Violet Christensen. Sherry explains the importance of identifying the strengths of teachers and coaching through those strengths. Sherry also shares how coaches must embrace their role as instructional leaders to have the greatest impact in their schools.
Leader of Learning Podcast with Dr. Dan Kreiness
Pulling from ideas from Coaching Redefined, Sherry discusses instructional leadership through coaching.
















