Role of the Coach: Dream keeper, supporter, friend

摘要

As I sit at lunch to plan with my school's external reform coach, she asks me to describe my role as an on-site reform coach. We revisit my initial job description, which has clearly evolved. I have played the part of dream keeper, instructional leader, supporter, teacher, facilitator, friend, and reformer. As an on-site coach, I have had to adjust to the needs of those with whom I work and the dynamic nature of my school. Over these two years, I have come to realize that there are three important aspects to surviving and thriving as a coach: disposition, process, and prioritization.