Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

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Throwback Episode - 81. How Not to be One More Thing Jan 05, 2026

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Teachers are struggling to keep up with all the changes and challenges in education. Instructional coaches don't want to be one more thing for teachers to worry about. This makes some coaches reluctant to visit classrooms and coach, but the truth is teachers need us now more than ever. In this episode, I share my top four tips for coaching overwhelmed teachers. Listen to my suggestions for shifting your mindset and how to help teachers right now.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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Throwback Episode - 87. Getting Teachers to Initiate Coaching Cycles Dec 29, 2025

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When teachers ask for coaching support, they are more likely to be invested in the results. So how can you get teachers to initiate coaching cycles? On this episode, I explain how to create a coaching culture that encourages teachers to ask for the support they need. I share ideas for getting teachers to initiate coaching cycles. This episode is for you if you want practical strategies that engage teachers in the instructional coaching cycle.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Throwback Episode - 114. The First 20 Days of Coaching Dec 22, 2025

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The first 20 days of coaching are crucial for setting the stage for a successful school year. In this episode, I give you a step-by-step plan for your first 4 weeks on campus. You’ll learn what to do each week to get to know your staff, build relationships, and provide instructional coaching support. I also share some resources to help you get started. If you're looking for beginning of the year coaching ideas, this episode is for you. Click to listen!

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Bonus Throwback Episode - 130. A Simple Behavior Management Plan for Coaches Dec 18, 2025

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One of my sources of stress as an instructional coach was modeling or co-teaching in classrooms that didn't have good management in place. Over time, I created a simple behavior management plan that helps in these situations. In this episode, I share this proactive approach to classroom management and how to use it as a coach. Listen to get all the details on my simple behavior management plan for coaches and actionable tips for coaching in classrooms without a clear classroom management plan.

This is the last episode for Season 3 of the show. Be sure to join us in February 2023 for an all-new season of the podcast!

-Chrissy Beltran

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Throwback Episode - 3. The Coaching Cycle in Six Easy Steps Dec 16, 2025

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Hey coaches!

The coaching cycle is one of the most effective methods for supporting and growing teachers. This episode breaks down the process for you, one step at a time, so you can implement it right away!

Join me in learning about why it's so important to plan together and assign roles, how you can set a goal that the teacher believes in, and what your debriefing conversation should look like!

Get a free coaching cycle download in the show notes at the link below!

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thowback Episode - A Year-Long Guide to Coaching Dec 09, 2025

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Wondering what you should do each month as an instructional coach? This episode is for you!

I share a year-long guide to coaching with actionable steps and PD topics for each month. You’ll learn what to do at the beginning of the year and how to create an action plan to support teacher growth. Plus, I explain how my coaching planner can make it easier to stay focused all year long.

Whether you're a new coach or looking to refine your systems, this episode provides the plan you need to help teachers grow their practice. Listen now to get started creating your year-long coaching plan.

-Chrissy Beltran

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259. Troubleshooting Your Instructional Coaching Nov 24, 2025

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We’re wrapping up season 6 with an episode all about troubleshooting your instructional coaching. I break down five common coaching challenges and offer strategies to overcome each one. You’ll get ideas for building relationships, clarifying your role, kickstarting your coaching work, and ensuring your efforts actually stick. Plus, I highlight episodes from the past six seasons to support you as you navigate these challenges.

Listen now to start the new year feeling confident and ready to reset your coaching practice!

The show will return in February with brand-new episodes! During the break, I’ll be sharing some of the most popular episodes from the past six seasons.

Have feedback, ideas for new episodes, or want to suggest a guest? Visit buzzingwithmissb.com/survey and enter to win a $25 gift card! Your input helps me plan the content that best meets your coaching needs.

Thanks for being part of our coaching community! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the launch of season 7.

-Chrissy Beltran

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Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching!

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258. Evaluating Work to Provide Evidence of Instructional Coaching Effectiveness with Dr. Jana Lee Nov 17, 2025

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How do you really know if your coaching is making a difference?

In this episode, Dr. Jana Lee joins me to discuss evaluating work to provide evidence of instructional coaching effectiveness. We break down the indicators of instructional coaching impact and explore what real coaching success looks like in practice. Dr. Lee offers ideas for gathering both qualitative and quantitative evidence of your coaching impact. We discuss some common issues that interfere with effective coaching. You’ll hear how to use teacher surveys, classroom observations, student artifacts, and other data to paint a full picture of your effectiveness. Plus, we chat about building relationships with teachers and supporting different grade levels.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to reimagine how you evaluate your coaching! Tune in now!

-Chrissy Beltran

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257. Mid-Year Reset: Re-Introducing Yourself as a Coach with Chanavia Patterson Nov 10, 2025

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Looking for a fresh start this January? In this episode, principal and leadership coach Chanavia Patterson joins me to explore a mid-year reset: reintroducing yourself as a coach. She breaks down her powerful RESET framework for school leaders and instructional coaches. You’ll hear how to reframe your leadership mindset, equip your team, structure your time, engage in meaningful feedback, and tackle challenges with a coach.

We also discuss micro moments to boost morale, using audits to gather feedback, and culture-based leadership. Plus, Chanavia shares tips for getting through the last few weeks of December and nine reflective questions every coach should answer before winter break.

You’ll get actionable tips for preplanning your spring semester, so you head into January prepared and ready to go! Listen to the full episode for all the details!

-Chrissy Beltran

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256. How Coaches Can Use Co-Teaching to Support Teachers Nov 03, 2025

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In this episode, I share how coaches can use co-teaching to support teachers. You’ll hear about my struggles and breakthroughs as a new coach, plus discover why co-teaching is such a powerful tool for helping teachers make real changes in their classrooms.

I walk you through how to plan and execute a co-teaching lesson, from pre-conference planning to post-lesson reflection. You’ll learn how using co-teaching as part of a gradual release model in your coaching cycles can build teacher independence and responsiveness, while providing differentiated support along the way.

This episode is packed with practical tips, real-life examples, and a step-by-step guide to making your co-teaching experiences meaningful for you, your teachers, and your students. Tune in and learn how to make co-teaching an integral part of your coaching practice!

-Chrissy Beltran

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