“Don’t call me a instructional coach! I’m an instructional specialist.” Amy Pento describes the difference, and why it was important to her.

In this episode, Gene Tavernetti interviews Amy Pento, an instructional consultant and former Spanish teacher. Amy shares her experiences and strategies as an instructional specialist and discusses the importance of evidence-based teaching methods, professional relationships, and the challenges and successes in implementing instructional changes in schools. 02:23 Becoming an Instructional Specialist 04:54 Challenges and Strategies in Instructional Leadership 28:44 The Impact of Instructional Changes 32:48 Amy's Proud Moments Get in touch with Amy: X: @amypento This podcast sponsored by: The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here.