Nicole Zumpano - Helping Instructional Coaches Succeed

The speaker shares their 30-year journey in education, highlighting their dream job as a director of instructional technology coaching. They discuss the challenges faced as a coach, the importance of networking, and their advocacy for better training for new coaches. The speaker organizes monthly virtual meetings for statewide coaches to share best practices and support each other. They express passion for their role in shaping coaching programs and supporting educators.

What is the speaker's main passion in their career?

• Writing educational books

• Developing new technology tools

• Helping other educators improve

• Teaching students in a classroom

What challenge did the speaker face as a coach in the Chicago Public School system?

• Difficulty in managing classroom behavior

• Insufficient training and professional development

• Limited access to technology resources

• Lack of support from school administration

How did the speaker overcome the challenges faced as a coach?

• By reading educational journals

• By hiring a personal mentor

• By relying on a professional learning network

• By attending numerous workshops

What is one of the speaker's roles as a director of coaches?

• Developing educational software

• Writing curriculum guides

• Managing a team of coaches

• Teaching in a classroom

What initiative does the speaker lead to support instructional coaches in Illinois?

• Monthly virtual meetings

• Annual coaching conference

• Weekly coaching workshops

• Daily coaching webinars