Jumping into a new role

Taking on a new role in your school district can be overwhelming...especially when it is a brand new position being added to the district.  I am often asked how I am liking the new position as an Instructional Coach.  I have been struggling all year to find a way to describe my feelings.

Leaving the classroom was a big decision for me, and I often miss having my own classroom.  However, I remind myself to focus on the bigger picture.  If I were in just one classroom with 20 students, I would [hopefully] helping to grow 20 curious learners.  In a role such as an instructional coach, I've been in over 15 rooms each with 20 or more students.  Whether it's co-teaching, modeling, co-planning or simply suggesting and gathering resources with the teachers of those classrooms, I have [again, hopefully] in some way reached 300 students (give or take a few).

So, will I continue in this role of instructional coaching?...Absolutely!  It has been a year of learning and growth, both professionally and personally.  I look forward to teaming up and taking on the challenges of 2016-2017 with the fabulous teachers in my building!