https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c en-us 2023-03-13 16:35:26 UTC 2025-06-21 15:52:16 UTC hello@padlet.com megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514768838 February ended and March began and I had a moment where I realized that I was feeling good. Things were flowing. Cycles were cycling. As Diane would say, "I was in the deep coaching work" and it felt good!]]> 2023-03-13 17:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514768838 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514771125 The mythical full cycle. It happened in February. It was amazing. And I cannot wait until this type of coaching work is the majority of my day. I learned a lot about coding student evidence and how to purposefully and intentionally use preassessments to guide instruction! 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_GjM46iro31lXsv0q6nCWyix8kRblMSX?usp=sharing]]> 2023-03-13 17:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514771125 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514772475 It's happening! After 10 years in the classroom I took a big leap of faith and am ready to act on my desire to do more, think big, and share my passion for teaching with others! ]]> 2023-03-13 17:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514772475 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514776422 And now a quick 4 month pause while I take off my thinking partner cap and put on my diaper changing utility belt. Mom life calls! ]]> 2023-03-13 17:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514776422 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514779717 Within minutes of realizing that I would be leaving the classroom, massive regret set in. What if I suck at this? What if I miss my students too much? What if I can't do this? HOLY CRAP WHAT DID I JUST DO.]]> 2023-03-13 17:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514779717 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514794859 The most unexpected and incredible thing to come out of this experience this year has been the comradery and friendships created among the 6 high school coaches. I have never felt a more genuine sense of belonging in a professional setting. These are my people. I couldn't have survived this year without them. ]]> 2023-03-13 17:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514794859 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514797978 This mini cycle with Meagan Lyons stands out because it was confirmation that my staff does in fact read my emails. After sharing out a Learning Coach Tip Tuesday email about the strategy Two Truths & A Lie, Meagan reached out to try this in her room. 

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]]> 2023-03-13 17:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514797978 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514803613 This song pretty much sums up August for me. The good news is I realized that every time I screamed "HELP!", someone was there to help me. Thank you Jodie, Annie, Paige, Diane, and the entire learning coach community. This month was my first realization that I am not alone in this, and that is beyond comforting. ]]> 2023-03-13 17:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514803613 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514810242 Just a puddle of tears over here... Emails like this became so frequent I had to start a folder called "Nice Things". When I say I work with incredible people at Borah, this is what I mean. ]]> 2023-03-13 17:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514810242 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514813881 The second semester Clarity for Learning cohort has opened up some doors to work with teachers regarding clarity. I have loved the collaboration I have had with AP Gov teacher Korrin Rue. Her students have been so kind and welcoming to me and we have made a ton of progress in her room. Check out our work here: 
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-6u0OOd6D8sUWlO_VPPWbDkrlV43oqf0?usp=sharing]]> 2023-03-13 17:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514813881 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514919118 I don't know what to call this coaching work. Semi-formal? Perhaps? Amy came to me wanting to intentionally review vocabulary throughout second semester to prepare for the AP Human Geo tests. We found so many unique and creative ways to review vocabulary! It felt cycle-ish and while it may not fit the formal coaching mold, this work stands out as the most creative and engaging work I did this year. Spending every Friday in her room also filled my "must see kids" bucket and I felt like a welcomed member of her classroom. This "cycle" made me realize that the constant pressure I was feeling to formalize this work was, for lack of a better word, stupid. This work was valuable. This work helped Amy's students. And whether it fits the mold of not, it was GOOD work. 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15DWfacV4BgFOZ_jB_CNGO1Kwp_5hinEx?usp=sharing]]> 2023-03-13 18:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2514919118 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2584352966 Fourth quarter has allowed my principal and I time to sit down and reflect on the year we had and try to start putting together the pieces of our vision board for next year. Armed with incredible responses from teachers on the end of the year survey, we feel empowered to set a few intentions for next year and kick of August with a clear and concise vision for how we plan to support student learning in our building.]]> 2023-05-09 19:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2584352966 megan_bell1 https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2585565076 After our CLC share out for quarter 4, I asked staff to complete a survey about both the CLC process (pros and improvements for next year) and about the learning coach role. One of my questions was "If you worked with or interacted with Borah's learning coach this year, what were the successes or positive impacts you experienced in doing so?". I put their responses into a word cloud and the most frequently used words couldn't possibly sum up my year any better. Words that stand out to me are clarity, data, perspective, students, and needed. I love that. ]]> 2023-05-10 14:03:06 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_bell1/90llu9zuhobk5v3c/wish/2585565076