The Importance of Forming Strong Relationships with Your Teachers: Featuring Jamie Wright

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff and Susan welcome Jamie Wright a longtime tech coach and a colleague from NCCE. We have a conversation about building relationships with teachers and how to do that with intentionality. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic What is your word for this school year as you hit the ground running? Susan – Intentionality with building relationships with teachers Quick Coaching Conversations to Build Relationships Conversation with administrators as the year begins to establish expectations. Put yourself out there and make friends with teachers from the start. Don’t start out by talking “business”. Develop a personal rapport; make them trust you and connect with you before “slamming” them with technology. The Importance of attending grade level or subject area planning Ask for those schedules. Don’t be afraid to walk in and “crash” the party. Observe the conversation to drive the resources and materials that you share so they are more meaningful instead of just pulling tools and training topics out of left field. Developing one to one relationships Be authentic and honest Don’t be afraid to mess up in front of