Mia Pumo
is a former teacher and math specialist and currently is the
cofounder of Constructive Learning Design, which supports teachers
and learners by making learning joyful.
Making learning joyful
I was really starting to contemplate leaving the profession I
love because the joy was not there.
We believe that if we design and deliver powerful learning
experiences for educators, they will design and deliver powerful
learning experiences for students.
Coaches can transform the learning and cultural experiences of
a school.
You can’t afford to not have coaches! There are many ways to
incorporate coaching into a culture.
Leaders with coaching skills are more effective and more
impactful.
Communication, active listening, developing a culture where
coaching and feedback are part of the norm.
Have leaders take on that coaching role as part of what they
do.
Developing culture falls on the leader.
Set up protocols and structures to make that an enjoyable
experience.
Coaching cycles
The best professional development is the teacher down the
hall.
Position coaching to the staff as a support, not another
observation.
Why is there a stigma related to coaching?
About the Podcast
Discover the secrets of school leadership in this weekly interview podcast with top leaders in education.