Whisper, rather than proclaim. Suggest, instead of profess. Share a wondering, in lieu of an assertion. When I reflect on the many years I have spent coaching teachers, I realize that these words guide my interactions and sum up my approach. When I coach teachers in their classrooms, I always remember that I am a visitor and am careful not to overstep boundaries. When a school administrator hires me to provide support to their teachers, I begin with a cordial introduction

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There is no such thing as perfection. This has been a valuable realization for me. Of course it’s not exactly a revelation. We are human,...