BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Christa Núñez (❤️Olivia Wahl)
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
11/22/24
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In this BONUS episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the transformative power of growth mindset, community building, and shared meals. I reflect on my conversation with community leader Christa Núñez, diving deep into how educators, organizations, and individuals can foster continuous learning, equity, and meaningful connections. Drawing from insights by Carol S. Dweck and inspirational resources, I discuss the importance of viewing challenges as opportunities, valuing effort, and building trust through intentional community engagement.
Episode Mentions:
➡️Dweck, C. S. (2010). Even Geniuses Work Hard. Educational Leadership, 68(1), 9.
➡️EL Education. (Updated in 2023). Core Practices: A vision for improving schools.
➡️The Power of Sharing a Meal | Laura Flosi | TEDxYouth@Upanga
➡️The Unifying Power of Food: How Sharing a Meal Brings Us Together
#EducationPodcast #GrowthMindset #CommunityBuilding #TeachingStrategies #UrbanAgriculture #FoodAndCommunity #ProfessionalDevelopment #EducatorInspiration #SchoolCulture #MeaningfulLearning #KhubaInternational #FarmerScholar #UbuntuLibrary #TheLearningFarm #FoodJustice #LandAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #EquitableAgriculture #LiteracyMatters #BlackFarmersUnited #CommunityGrants #LocalPolitics #GrantStory #WomenInAgriculture
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Christa Núñez, a transformative force in community agriculture and education. As founder of KHUBA International, Christa shares how she's revolutionizing access to land ownership and literacy through innovative programs like the Ubuntu Library and The Learning Farm. From securing a groundbreaking $700,000 grant for farm-stay housing to creating home libraries for underserved children, Christa reveals her strategic approach to building equitable food systems and empowering farmer-scholars.
You will gain practical insights into:
➡️Successful grant writing
➡️Community partnership building
➡️Nonprofit development
Christa also discusses her upcoming Fulbright Fellowship to Ghana, where she'll research historical connections between African American civil rights and Ghanaian independence movements.
This episode offers a masterclass in combining social justice, education, and agriculture to create lasting community change. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, educator, or community advocate, you'll find valuable strategies for turning visionary ideas into funded realities.
Join us for this powerful discussion about cultivating literacy, land access, and cross-cultural understanding in the next generation of community leaders.
Some Episode Mentions:
- Dr. Nia Nunn
- Brigid Hubberman & Children's Reading Connection
- Dr. Anna R. Kelles
- Senator Lea Webb
- Stacey Dimas
- Carl E. Heastie
- Kimberly Wiman
- Stephen Henhawk & Michelle Seneca (Gayogo̱hó:nǫʼ Learning Project)
- Park Foundation
- Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library
- Community Foundation of Tompkins County
- Ithaca City School District
- Southside Community Center
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust
- National Black Farmers Association
- Black Farmers United NYS
- Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming
#KhubaInternational #FarmerScholar #UbuntuLibrary #TheLearningFarm #FoodJustice #LandAccess #CommunityEmpowerment #EquitableAgriculture #LiteracyMatters #BlackFarmersUnited #CommunityGrants
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
Join me in conversation with Morgan Davis, a coach's coach from Jeffco Public Schools, about reimagining coaching support through coaching impact circles. Morgan shares how her district is blending learning labs, research-based practices, and team coaching to create more effective professional development experiences. She discusses her innovative approach to "team coaching notes" and explains why maintaining a spirit of inquiry, rather than showcasing perfection, leads to more authentic teacher growth.
The conversation explores how creating spaces for genuine teacher collaboration doesn't always require heavy structure, and why the most effective coaching frameworks emphasize vulnerability and continuous learning. Morgan also offers practical insights into how coaches can balance being both facilitators and learners while supporting teacher development across 166 buildings serving 81,000 students.
Episode Mentions:
- Karrie Fansler’s Responsive Coaching Cycle
- BOCES
- Previous Episodes
- Morgan Davis & It’s About Making Space
- Jeffco Public Schools
- Morgan’s Coaches - Vicki Reed and Katie Grisham
- Ron Ritchhardt’s - Cultures of Thinking in Action
- Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle
- Communities of Practice
- Sam Bennett
- Huang, J. W. (2023, November 28). 4 practices of warm demander teachers: A well-known approach that combines high expectations with a firm belief in students’ ability to succeed can guide them to deeper learning. The Learning Professional.
- Killion, Joellen. (2024, August). Coaching heavy, coaching light: How to deepen professional practice. The Learning Professional, 45(4).
- Denise Goldin-Dubois
- Team Coach Notes (Sample)
- Cognitive Coaching & Reflecting Map Questions:
- Decisions: What decisions were you making before the lesson or in the moment?
- Others: What are you noticing about students or other teachers in the classroom; other adults you are working or who are working with students?
- Compare: How did this lesson compare to the design that was i
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