Paul Dietrich Reflects on His First Two Years as an Academic Coach

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In this episode, Gene Tavernetti welcomes Paul Dietrich to the podcast. They discuss Paul's journey from being a teacher to becoming an academic coach at Fairview Middle School, his commitment to educational technology, and the importance of building trust and relationships in coaching. Paul shares insights on working with both new and veteran teachers, navigating the complexities of coaching, and the significance of being a supportive partner rather than an evaluator. 00:55 Paul’s Background 02:20 First Impressions 03:50 Views on Instruction 13:52 Coaching Experience 08:14 Challenges in Coaching 09:17 Veteran vs. Novice Teachers Social Media Links for Paul: Facebook: Paul Dietrich Twitter: @‌Dietrichucation LinkedIn: dietrichucation

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