Ali Hearn

Ali Hearn is a national speaker, trainer, and coach focussed on PBIS and MTSS. Special guest host Kelly Morrissey joined Ken and Jill to talk with Ali about the challenges of implementing multi-tiered systems of support in schools, the benefits they can provide students, and their interface with coaching.

Jenni Donohoo is the Director of the Collective Efficacy Institute and the author of Quality Implementation, Collective Efficacy, and The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry. Ken and Jill speak with her about the concept of collective efficacy and how it can help power change within schools. But first, Greg and Jill talk through the origin and mission of the CCC and where it's headed next. 

Joellen Killion is a Senior Advisor with Learning Forward and the author of many essential texts in the Instructional Coaching world, including The Feedback Process, Coaching Matters, and Taking the Lead among others. Ken and Jill talk with her about the development of instructional coaching, how to assess the impact of coaching and the vital role the coach plays in today's schools.  

Tom Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky and the author/editor of over 25 books and countless chapter, articles and professional papers on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning. Ken and Jill talk with him about the role of assessment and grading in our practice and how it intersects with professional learning and coaching.

Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas, as well as the author of numerous books and scholarly articles in the field of education. Ken and Jill talk with him about overcoming obstacles and innovating in the world of learning and school.

Jane Kise is the author of Differentiated Coaching, a key text in our Level Two Coaching Certification. Jill talked with her about how differences and polarities can help drive our coaching conversations and produce the best outcomes for students.

Back from their hiatus, Ken and Jill discuss the Chicago Coaching Center's plans for 2019. Although there have been some changes, you can count on great guests for the podcast and new professional development offerings in the new year.

In the season finale, Ken & Adam reflect on the first year of the Chicago Coaching Center, look to the future, and make some announcements! We will be on summer break for the next few months, but don't worry...we'll be back in the fall!  

Jennifer Abrams is the expert at Having Hard Conversations! She and Adam talk about how to plan for them, how to maintain a strong relationships with those that you work, how teachers of different generations need different support, and more! 

Jill Geocaris wears many hats! She is the Innovative Adult Learning Coordinator in Maine 207. She runs the Chicago Coaching Center. She is the Director of the Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching. Ken Wallace & Adam Roubitchek discuss how these groups work together, what makes for a successful adult learning program, and more!   Don't forget to register for summer Professional Development at: http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html