Implements and monitors a rigorous evaluation system using an approved Tennessee evaluation model.

Uses educator evaluation data to inform, assess, and adjust professional learning goals and plans.

Engages faculty and self in data-informed, differentiated professional learning opportunities for educators, aligned with the Tennessee Standards for Professional Learning.

Collaborates with others to induct, support, retain and/or promote effective educators based on evidence of student and educator outcomes.

Identifies and supports potential teacher-leaders and provides growth opportunities in alignment with the Tennessee Teacher Leadership Standards.

Improves self-practice based on multiple sources of feedback, including performance evaluation results and self-reflection.

The video asks you to think about 3 questions as you watch:

1. How does Ms. Hurst draw from her own teaching experience when coaching others?

2. Why is it important to keep feedback objective?

3. What does Ms. Culver learn from her coaching session?

Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.