The Importance of Forming Strong Relationships with Your Teachers: Featuring Jamie Wright
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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Jamie Wright a longtime tech coach and a colleague from NCCE. We have a conversation about building relationships with teachers and how to do that with intentionality.

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	- What is your word for this school year as you hit the ground running?


	- Susan – Intentionality with building relationships with teachers





	- Quick Coaching Conversations to Build Relationships


	- Conversation with administrators as the year begins to establish expectations.

	- Put yourself out there and make friends with teachers from the start.

	- Don’t start out by talking “business”. Develop a personal rapport; make them trust you and connect with you before “slamming” them with technology.





	- The Importance of attending grade level or subject area planning


	- Ask for those schedules. Don’t be afraid to walk in and “crash” the party.

	- Observe the conversation to drive the resources and materials that you share so they are more meaningful instead of just pulling tools and training topics out of left field.





	- Developing one to one relationships


	- Be authentic and honest

	- Don’t be afraid to mess up in front of them and admit you don’t know everything right away.

	- Treat them professionally and be patient with their knowledge level

	- Build the teachers’ confidence through motivation and encouragement





	- Providing concise info and limiting when you send it

About our Guest: Jamie Wright

Jamie is a 20 year veteran of public education with 15 of those years in the classroom at the middle and high school levels, and the rest as a Technology Integration Coach.  She’s a an ISTE Certified Educator, an MIE Expert, a Nearpod Pionear, and an EdPuzzle Coach.  She’s also a Harry Potter and Star Wars loving travel junkie.

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