Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H. with Matt Renwick The Authority Podcast 8

Today we welcome elementary school principal and author Matt Renwick to discuss his two most recent books: Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H., published by Corwin, and Resist the Script, a self-published e-book.  Some specific areas of conversation include: The “north star” of helping teachers to become better leaders and learners The importance of affirming positive practices before rushing into change Re-envisioned role of the principal as supportive guide, active listener, learner-teacher, and opportunity creator Improving the quality of feedback to and from teachers “Would students know what they are learning and why it is important?” Bringing a sense of joy through the curriculum Leading Like a C.O.A.C.H. is published by Corwin. Find it at https://us.corwin.com or at this direct link.  Resist the Script: Five Critical Questions for Teachers to Adapt, Adopt, or Develop a Literacy Curriculum That Works for All Readers and Writers is available on Amazon.  Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. About today’s guest Matt Renwick has served in public education for over 20 years. He started as a 5th and 6th-grade teacher in a country school outside of Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Matt now serves as an elementary principal for the Mineral Point Unified School District. See more of his work at https://mattrenwick.com. Connect on Twitter @ReadByExample About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies LLC, a consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K–12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano