Matt Stone

In this enlightening discussion, Matt Stone, an expert in educational coaching and teacher professional development, shares crucial insights for aspiring coaches. He emphasizes the importance of building a professional vision and offers strategies for goal setting in coaching. The conversation touches on how to utilize coding schemes to decode classroom dynamics effectively. They also tackle the challenges faced by new coaches, including imposter syndrome, and highlight the transformative power of collaborative dialogue among educators.

In this engaging discussion, Matt Stone, Director of Education at Teaching Walkthroughs, delves into the transformative power of coaching in education. He shares guiding principles that enhance collaborative coaching and emphasizes the need for teachers to develop observational skills. Stone addresses the challenges faced by educational leaders in balancing support and accountability while advocating for personalized approaches. The conversation also critiques traditional professional development and highlights the importance of 'noticing' and contextual understanding in effective teaching.