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I will explicitly share with Coaches and Admin that I support, and I do not evaluate. I want to strive to be a trusted think-partner with the schools that I serve.

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I will build TRUST and RELATIONSHIPS because nothing will change if the coaches do not trust you (and likewise with their teachers). Once trust is established, coaches (and teachers) will work together, and there will not be a feeing of "evaluation" but that of "coaching"/collaborating to solve problems together.

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I will make sure that coaches are doing more of the talking (dialogue), choosing and reflecting during our meetings together than I do.. AND I will make sure to always include encouragement and compliments in our conversations.

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I will build relationships, be a partner and listen to understand and reflect to ensure that my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluation.

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Even though we will be working closely with the admin team, I will be intentional about building relationships first, asking lots of questions, and assessing where they are and joining them there.
Use asset based language and positive intentions.

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I will strive to be a servant leader (thanks Jennifer😊) & learner alongside them to ensure my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluation.

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I will...
1. Listen
2. Develop a trusting relationship
3. Respect my coaches/teachers as professionals
4. Be clear about my "Why"
to ensure that my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluating.

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I will listen and support my coaches rather than offering advice to ensure that my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluation.

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I will remain vigilant and continuously reflective to ensure that my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluation.

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I will strive to be a servant leader to ensure that my role as a TSS is about coaching and not evaluation.

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I learned about lots of checklists and resources that I can use for STEM!

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Shoutout to Chevin, who brings us wisdom, experience, and bits of knowledge we didn't know we all needed. Thanks for advocating for coaches, teachers, and students!

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Shout out to Becky! You are always upbeat and positive. You are really good about using asset-based language and finding the good in all of our situations!

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Shout to Becky!
Becky is soo compassionate and caring. She listens without judgement and has the most unique way of showing you that what you are saying is important to her.
Even though she seems shy and quiet, she is NEVER afraid to stand up and voice what she knows and feels passionately about without making you feel stupid or inferior. Thank you Becky for your patience and compassion!

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My shout out goes to Lori W! :) I appreciate how Lori approaches every session with an open-mind, ready to learn and apply. KUDDOS, LORI!

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Shout out to Jeff for explaining computer coding to me!

(Hard to choose just one person! Everyone has been so helpful!)

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Shout-out to Laura. She was not confident going into the STEM training, but remained positive and open. Now she is a rock star!

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I want to give a shout out to Morgan and Laura for the conversation on computer science we had during our station time. Everyone had a different perspective, and all perspectives were respective and encouraged... and all voices were heard!

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Shoutout to Lori Ward for asking the questions that I have wondered and making connections that I haven't thought of.

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Laura- Thanks for pushing my thinking about computer science this morning! I have enjoyed learning from you :)

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Shout out to Morgan for being the Digital Native of the group... reminding us always of the future of learning.

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Morgan always uses asset based language to build on other's ideas. That positivity will make it easy for you to build relationships with your coaches!

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My shout-out is for all TSS's! It has been a true to honor getting to know each of you. Yes, this includes Ryan and Tanika!

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The biggest impact is the amazing support system we have built with each other as a TEAM! The openness and willingness to learn and collaborate with each other is, in my opinion, one of the most important aspects of this project! I am so thankful to have such a fantastic group of people to go on this adventure with!

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Having a list of items to look for in STEM schools has been beneficial to me (since I have not had as much experience with this).  I look forward to more "student-centered" training sessions.

This group of professionals will definately become "lifelong" friends, and I will forever be looking this group for advice.

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I have been really impacted by inquiry-based learning and how this type of teaching/learning can be done throughout all subjects areas.

I also love the 5 E's.... I want to go back and turn all of my old lesson plans into 5 E plans. :)

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Working with a small group on the Domain questions and look-fors. The activity really helped to see the most important aspects of each element and how they all work together. I think this will help us to have more meaningful conversations with building coaches and administration.

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Learning new things and new methodology was the biggest thing for me.  Starting to reflect on my learning and how I can use it to facilitate for my coaches.

Its nice to spend time with the other TSSs and learning and growing with them. I love expanding my network.

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BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA to Ross David! He's now apart of the TSS team, right?

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Being surrounded by and learning with people that are excited and optimistic about what's to come!

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The expertise of everyone in the room has been extremely helpful!  The different perspectives push my thinking.  I am so impressed with this group!

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I learned that some of our schools may be working towards STEM certification. What an exciting partnership to be able to assist in the process.

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The interactions I have had with others has had the greatest impact on my learning. Our conversations have helped clarify misconceptions, see things from a new perspective, and learn new content. These interactions have helped me grow and learn beyond what I thought was possible in such a short period of time.

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Being presented with new content, time to think, and collaborating with this awesome TSS team!

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There is a whole rubric for specific evaluation that can be used as a check-up!

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Having a fresh perspective of the world of education/STEM and being surrounded by a group of people that are excited to learn about this new adventure has most impacted my learning during this training.

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The role of community businesses, leaders, and professionals is a key aspect of successful STEM education.

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Today I learned, in-depth, about the 4 key areas (domains) of STEM.

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I learned that community support/partnerships is a critical component to the success of STEM instruction.

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Community resources should be used in order to incorporate STEM effectively in a school.

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I've learned about the STEM domains and the indicators of each domain, as well as resources to support STEM implementation.

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Its bigger than a Makerspace.

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When I need to solve a problem, I have to pause and dissect it. Sometimes I may be looking at it as a bigger issue than it really is so pausing makes me think more rationally. If I get stuck, I leave it for a bit and come back to it.

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I keep working at it. I Google it. I ask others. I need time to "play around" with it. I am given enough "think time" and "reflection", I can usually solve my problems.

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Whether it be in my professional or personal life, I always feel the need to talk about it first. From there, I usually end up doing a ton of research and then ask for help when needed.

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Lots of reflecting and talking it through with a trusted team. When I get stuck, I give it time and continue reflecting, researching and discussing it with others.

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I usually go researching and try to troubleshoot. If I can't figure it out or get too frustrated I seek out professionals and others who I know can help me figure it out!

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I jump in and try to figure it out myself. When I get stuck I seek out advice from others with expertise. If there is no one available I turn to google...the knower of all things!

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I use the scientific method. duh.  lol
No seriously, I assess the issue, get all background info, etc., determine a method of attack, attack the issue, gather any data to determine if a solution has been reached and circle back around if necessary.
(wait, that is the method)

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I think that when I face a problem, I go through steps in my head... I try to analyze the problem (the causes or contributors), I try to develop a plan (with some input from others & Google for some other additional information) to overcome the problem, I try to implement my plan, and I see if the issue is resolved. If not resolved, I try something different.

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I usually go at a problem head on. If I can't solve the problem, I check in with respected people for advice.

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I usually think through all that I know then try to find out more information to guide me in the problem solving process. I consider possible solutions and try to predict what possible outcomes could be and choose what seems to be the best solution. If I get stuck, I talk to a trusted resource.

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If I can't find a solution myself, then I usually ask for help/advice from people that I know first. If I get stuck, then I turn to the depths of YouTube.

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Excited to be in a “routine” with schools!

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Observation: Organization and time management will be an absolute must!!
Connection: Everything is Inquiry! This new project, our new position, how we will learn and model with our coaches.. EVERYTHING!
Questions: I am still wondering about a few things on our TSS roles and responsibilities sheet.
Surprise: I was surprised by the nervous butterflies that I got when we actually started talking about schedules and meeting coaches!!

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Observation - helpful to map out time and plan for week 1

Connection - connection between 5 E and coaching cycle

Question - most were on our vhart

Surprise - fun to collaborate with group

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Observation: Working with you all helps me feel much better about the work we have ahead of us.
Connection: Much like in teaching when working with students and parents, I feel like we will get the best results from coaches and admin that we develop the best relationships with.
Question: Is there a Drive/Resource Hub where common documents we can use be housed?
Surprise: Happy Birthday, Tanika!

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Observation: Focusing on preparing to support coaches is getting me so excited to get started... this is the first time I've been this excited for the school year to begin :)
Connection: I'm starting to feel a little more confident putting everything we've been learning together as I plan and prepare to meet and support coaches.
Question: When will we get coach names and contact information?
Surprise: I'm more excited than overwhelmed :)

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Observation: The pieces are beginning to all fit together.
Connection: Aligning the vision of all stakeholders will positively impact overall student outcomes.
Question: Who's birthday is next?  Can we have cake again?  :)
Surprise: Our action steps for the first 30 days were all similarly aligned.

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Observation- I am in the learning pit.
Connection- We all came to the conclusion that relationship building is of great importance and needs to be addressed first.
Question- How do we know what we are doing is working (in the coaching cycle)?
Surprise- Our ideas are all funneling in the same direction.

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Relationships are important
Growth doesn't occur without relationships
I managed to get through the day.

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Observation - The TSS group is amazing!
Connection - I think we are seeing the connections between literacy coaching and STEM coaching.
Question - How do we help teachers and administrators see the importance of inquiry and STEM in a world of high-stakes testing?
Surprise - How much more this to learn to feel confident in our role as coaches!!

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Observation: I think I am in the bottom of the "learning pit" right now.
Connection: I've spent a lot of time reading and learning on my own and it feels good to see the same ideas and beliefs showing up in multiple places!
Question: Can we get a mock "day in the life" schedule for a TSS? I know it will look different for everyone but I think some of us are having a hard time wrapping our heads around all of the logistics.
Surprise: Happy Birthday, Tanika!!!! Loved celebrating with everyone today

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Observation:  Whew!  Just when I thought I was starting to get it.....now I am overwhelmed again!

Connection:  Use 5 E model when working with coaches!

Question:  How soon will we get access to the forms we need to submit?

Surprise:  Much more like an admin role at times than a teacher role.

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https://blog.tcea.org/pineapple-charts/

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Pineapple charts can help educators from missing the amazing things that are happening every day in classrooms. You may not be aware of what your colleagues are doing because you are so busy with your own students. Mark Barnes and Jennifer Gonzalez, authors of Hacking Education: 10 Quick Fixes for Every School, use pineapple charts as a brilliant and easy solution.

What is a Pineapple Chart?

If you have a lesson planned that you believe other teachers might be interested in, whether it's for a particular teaching technique you'll be using, a new tool, or a powerful way to differentiate learning, you post that information in the faculty workroom (or anywhere teachers gather) on a pineapple chart. The chart is based on the idea of a pineapple as a symbol of welcome and includes all the days of the week and each period of the day. You post your interesting lesson on the chart on the specific day and time when you'll be teaching it and thus invite your colleagues in to watch you in action. Here's a sample.

If, for example, you were going to use Kahoot! as a review tool in your third-period U. S. History class, you would put that on the chart. Or if you were going to have your ESL students discuss the theme of solitude using the Fishbowl technique, you would add it to the chart. Your peers can regularly check and see topics or techniques that they are interested in learning more about that fit their conference period and then stop by. If the lesson is not happening during a time when they can observe, they can set up a time to talk with you about the lesson and still benefit from your expertise.

Benefits of Pineapple Charts

With a pineapple chart and teachers willing to learn from each other, your campus can experience a greater breadth of knowledge and outstanding teaching, as well as collaborative growth. And it provides a much-needed opportunity for amazing educators to shine. You can extend the learning by asking those who watch the lesson to provide feedback, something simple like one thing that really worked for students in the lesson and one way to improve it. It's a win/win for everyone involved.

Making Pineapple Charts Work on Your Campus

The amazing Jennifer Gonzalez has more information on pineapple charts in her blog "How Pineapple Charts Revolutionize Professional Development." She provides some tried and true techniques to ensure that they are successful, including ways to find and make time for teachers to visit and learn from each other. And she includes great examples from two schools who are using the pineapple chart process on a regular basis to improve teaching and learning. Be sure to also read the comments section where she answers other questions about this innovative technique.
This post was updated with new information on February 26, 2021.

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Pineapple Charts: Learning from Your Peers

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Pineapple charts help educators easily learn from each other. Using pineapple charts makes scheduling that learning simple and convenient.

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I am excited about being in schools and seeing more students as well as helping teachers and coaches!

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Hanging out with like minded people.

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I'm most excited about meeting the coaches and administrators I'll be working with. I'm also looking forward to growing professionally and challenging myself!

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I am very excited to begin working with each of the schools and helping them achieve their goals!

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I am so excited to meet the coaches I will be working with to problem solve and support schools!

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I am excited to meet the coaches from the schools I will be working with and getting to know them.

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I'm most excited about meeting/supporting new people, and working in multiple buildings again. I look forward to learning new content and growing professionally.

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I am so looking forward to working with coaches and teachers in my buildings!

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I am super excited to get into buildings and start working with coaches!

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Relieved.

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How can I help you help your students become outstanding learners?

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One of the best learning experiences I've ever had was working with a group of teachers I did not know on an escape box. We had to fix out who was an expert at what, listen, comprehend and work together. We were the only ones to get our box open within the time limit in the group of 10 teams

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Observation - The 5E Instructional Model can be used in all content areas.
Connection - In coaching teachers in PLTW the past couple of years, I needed to meet teachers where they were in their instructional practices. Even though I wanted them to implement the program completely, we reviewed their current practices and identified small places they could integrate the STEM concepts into their day.
Question - How familiar are building coaches currently with the 5E model?
Surprise - I am pleasantly surprised that the focus of the STEM sessions encompasses more than STEM.

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Observation: Inquiry-based learning can be used in all content learning :)
Connection: Learning the 5 E model has really helped me understand why some parts of my lessons worked so well, and how to make other parts more impactful.
Question: Will we be able to connect as Tss's throughout the year? Quarterly?
Surprise: I am really enjoying every part of this!!! :) I'm still feeling pretty energized :)

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Observation: The 5 E Model was something that could be used in multiple content areas and situations and even in some of the coaching work that we do. It's not just something for a STEM classroom.
Connection: There is a connection between the 5 E Model and the coaching cycles that we will be using.
Question: I can't really think of one right now.
Surprise: I am not at good at word puzzles as I thought. :)

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Observation: This 5E model can be applied in many different settings. For example, adult learning scenarios like what we experienced today.
Connection: I have used some of this inquiry based learning as a classroom teacher and instructional coach without really knowing it!
Question: Can we continue to practice these coaching scenarios and share our thoughts with each other?
Surprise: I enjoyed these last few days a lot more than I originally anticipated! Even though it stretched my thinking :)

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1) Observation - The BSCS 5Es Instructional Model is a powerful planning tool
2) Connection - Chalk Talk is also called Table Top Twitter (with the paper lying on a table)
3) Question - I can't think of any additional questions
4) Surprise - STEM isn't as intimidating as I thought, prior to our days together
THANK YOU for all of your planning! I appreciate all of your work! :)

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Observation-Loved the coaching scenarios and collaboration

Connection-5 E model to coaching cycles

Question-Continued support in working with schools and coaches?

Surprise-how much I enjoyed the STEM activities

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Observation: 5E can be used for more than math or science to help students create deeper understanding.
Connection: I have used inquiry-based instruction in my own classroom in several different subject areas.
Question: How do I help my coaches utilize this model without overwhelming their teachers?
Surprise: I really enjoyed learning more in-depth about the 5E model and how it can be implemented in the classroom.

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Observation: I structured lessons/units around the 5E model without even knowing it existed.

Connection: Inquiry based instruction can be used in any discipline.

Question: How to I guide coaches to guide their staff in the inquiry model?

Surprise: Inquiry based instruction can be systematic.

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I'm good at staying organized. I think it comes with being the oldest of 5 and very Type A.

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I feel like I am a really good "Nonna". I have four beautiful grandchildren. Most of them came into my life after the passing of my husband, so my focus was on the reality of the "shortness" of life, and how we should value every single small moment. So I try to spend "quality" time with my family and grandbabies.

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Maintenance, repair, and self-sufficiency.
My dad raised me to be a fixer, not just throw things away.

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Tinkering and fixing. I was curious and in always in trouble because I was taking things apart to learn how they worked. There was always the anxiety of putting it back together before anyone found out...so that's where my practice came in!

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I'm good at caring for and about people. I think it came from being the oldest child in a large family, and lots of prayer :)

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Sewing.
My mom made me redo seams until they were perfect.

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I'm good at being a mom. My kids would agree (most of the time). That's probably why I loved moving back to kindergarten because of my nurturing nature.

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Making homemade salsa. I became good at it by trial and error and lots of opinions from my family.

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Something that I'm good at is creating hygge spaces.  I don't know how I became good at it.  It came to my attention through my friends, who visit my home.  They would always say, "teach me to do this!" So, I wrote an ebook.  https://www.amazon.com/Your-Hygge-hyoo%E2%88%99guh-Handbook-Creating-ebook/dp/B091J982QX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ARFGC0YGUF6S&keywords=hygge+eight+steps&qid=1656419142&sprefix=hygge+eight+steps+%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1

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Besides learning how to correctly pronounce the word, hygge can be as difficult to explain. Hygge is a Danish concept and experience. It has been described as "The art of creating intimacy," and "coziness of the soul." It is purposefully enjoying life's simple pleasures and making the ordinary more meaningful, beautiful, and special. It can further be described as a calm, comfortable time, with the people that you love. A complete absence of frustrations, or anything emotionally overwhelming, and it is often enjoyed with good food and drinks, warm blankets, and candlelight. Sounds wonderful, right? Well, it is! Perhaps you are very knowledgeable regarding hygge; the art of coziness. Perhaps you are a newbie, and are curious as to what is hygge?
I have written my eBook as a handbook, in a conversational format; this is what I would share with you over a cup of coffee at our favorite cafe. I have "peeled-back" the eight layers of creating a hygge home. I offer you an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, to create your happy and cozy space. By reading this eBook, you will learn, step-by-step, how to create a hygge home including:
*selecting wall color
*selecting fabrics
*adding various light sources and shadows
*de-cluttering your mind and your spaces
*creating a space where your family and friends want to stay
Don't stop here. Turn the page. Let's do this together. I believe in you. ~Lori

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Your Hygge (hyoo∙guh) Handbook: Eight Steps to Creating a Happy & Cozy Space©

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Besides learning how to correctly pronounce the word, hygge can be as difficult to explain. Hygge is a Danish concept and experience. It has been described as "The art of creating intimacy," and "coziness of the soul." It is purposefully enjoying life's simple ple...

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Swimming (Teaching, coaching, doing) I got good by doing it a lot and being immersed in it for most of my life.

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1.  Observation - Inquiry based instruction can have varying level of support, depending on the purpose or the goal for learning
2.  Connection - Coaching cycles can be explicit & systematic, while embedding cycles of continuous improvement
3. Question - I asked questions on the feedback link
4. My confidence has increased quickly around STEM

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Observation - I liked seeing the different kinds of inquiry based learning and the different coaching methods.

Connection - some coaching styles/models were familiar to me

Question-Will we get more resources to use for coaching?

Surprise - I like STEM!!!!

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Observation:  We are never true experts, there are always things to learn!

Connection: STEM literacy is a thing

Question: Tips for creating a soft landing in our schools.

Surprise: Today went really fast!!

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Observation: The work that we will be doing in schools is kind of like a well balanced tight rope walk, taking into account personalities, learning styles, background knowledge, and lots of different variables.
Connection: The connection between inquiry based learning and how to work through preconceived ideas and the work we will be doing in schools being very connected.
Question: Will the STEM building coaches be working in all subject areas, or will they focus more on traditional math and science classes? (Thinking of more an inquiry based approach for other subject areas here)
Surprise: I don't really have one for today...

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Observation: We do more inquiry based teaching than I thought at first (they just use different terminology)
Connection: The memories we have of our favorite learning moments had a lot to do with our interests, or interests teachers helped us discover.
Question: How long does an inquiry based lesson usually last? I'm guessing we can make it last as short or long as possible....
Surprise: Inquiry-based learning has scaffolding that helps us be able to implement type of learning well, and cover required standards and skills.