Finding the Line Between Appraisal & Growth with Lindsay Prendergast
Release Date: 01/27/2026
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info_outlineIn #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, who’s currently Assistant Director of the Danielson Group, and a best selling author. Lindsay was a teacher, administrator and a coach for many years before shifting to work with the Danielson Group.
In this conversation, they talk about:
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Why appraisal and supervision is so important - and should be seen as a gift
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How appraisal has gotten twisted, and become so punitive
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Where coaching fits into this process
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Where the lines get blurry when administrators seek to bring coaching into appraisal
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How we can help draw a clearer distinction between supervision, appraisal, evaluation and coaching and growth
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Why the language and the naming of processes (like appraisal, feedback, and coaching) so important
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What schools (coaches & leaders) need to consider as they are working towards building plans for both appraisal and growth
This conversation might be controversial because it unpacks so many challenging concepts that are a key focus in many senior leader conversations. It is absolutely essential that we have clarity on the difference between appraisal and growth.
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