Amanda Del Balso and Chris Leighty - Google Certified Coaching

Amanda Del Balso and Chris Leighty - Google Certified Coaching

Author: Utah Education Network, Dani Sloan, Matthew Winters November 3, 2020 Duration: 38:47
This week in UEN Homeroom we're pleased to welcome Amanda Del Balso, Manager of the Google Certified Coaching Program, and Chris Leighty, an Instructional Coach from Oklahoma. Our conversation centered around the new Google Certified Coaching Program and how it can help improve classroom instruction. As part of the conversation, we discussed how coaching provides teachers with the support they need, the role Google can play to help educators, and we learned about the Google Certified Coaching curriculum.

Ever wonder what really happens in the classrooms and corridors of Utah's schools? UEN Homeroom pulls up a chair for those conversations, moving beyond policy headlines to the human stories at the heart of education. Hosted by Dani Sloan and Matthew Winters from the Utah Education Network, this series feels like a candid staff room chat, one where laughter and practical advice are equally important. Each episode connects you directly with the educators and leaders-both from local communities and across the country-who are navigating the daily realities and big ideas shaping students' lives. You'll hear about specific classroom triumphs, the clever solutions teachers devise for unexpected challenges, and thoughtful discussions on the issues that matter most to the profession. It’s a space designed for anyone invested in learning, offering tangible takeaways and a genuine sense of community. Tune into this podcast for a refreshingly authentic look at the craft of teaching, where the focus is always on the people who make it all happen.
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