Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

The Chicago Coaching Center is a progressive collection of instructional coaches interested in targeting specific coaching skills, dispositions, and attributes in the world of coaching. We design learning experiences that grow coaching skills to their highest possible capacity. Our summer workshops are targeted to future coaches and to coaches with experience and they provide collaborative learning environments for all who attend. In each episode we will speak with leaders in instructional coaching from around the Chicagoland area, and experts from all over the world.

Ali Hearn 03/02/2020

Ali Hearn is a national speaker, trainer, and coach focussed on PBIS and MTSS. Special guest host joined and 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. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/13371404

Jenni Donohoo 12/02/2019

Jenni Donohoo is the Director of the and the author of Quality Implementation, Collective Efficacy, and The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry. and speak with her about the concept of collective efficacy and how it can help power change within schools. But first, and Jill talk through the origin and mission of the CCC and where it's headed next. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/12247067

Joellen Killion 09/03/2019

Joellen Killion is a Senior Advisor with and the author of many essential texts in the Instructional Coaching world, including The Feedback Process, Coaching Matters, and Taking the Lead among others. and 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. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/11099819

Tom Guskey 04/17/2019

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. and talk with him about the role of assessment and grading in our practice and how it intersects with professional learning and coaching. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/9429641

Yong Zhao 02/06/2019

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. and talk with him about overcoming obstacles and innovating in the world of learning and school. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/8543885

Jane Kise & Differentiated Coaching 12/18/2018

Jane Kise & Differentiated Coaching is the author of , a key text in our Level Two Coaching Certification. talked with her about how differences and polarities can help drive our coaching conversations and produce the best outcomes for students. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/7963217

Plans for 2019 12/05/2018

Plans for 2019 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. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/7809602

Reflections on 2017-2018 06/25/2018

Reflections on 2017-2018 In the season finale, Ken & Adam reflect on the first year of the Chicago Coaching Center, look to the future, and make some announcements! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6741225

Jennifer Abrams & Having Hard Conversations 05/30/2018

Jennifer Abrams & Having Hard Conversations 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! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6648925

Jill Geocaris & Adult Learning 05/01/2018

Jill Geocaris & Adult Learning 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! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6541352

Hank Thiele & Leading a Coaching District 04/24/2018

Hank Thiele & Leading a Coaching District Dr. Hank Thiele is the Superintendent of Community High School District 99 (Downers Grove, IL). He has been an educational technology leader for decades, and as Assistant Superintendent, led Maine Township to be among the first to adopt Google Apps for Education. As Superintendent of District 99, he has inherited a strong tradition of coaching, and has been providing leadership and support to one of the top districts in the state. Adam & Ken relive old times, and find out what Hank's been up to! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6515806

Maine 207 Literacy Specialists 04/03/2018

Maine 207 Literacy Specialists Adam had the opportunity to pick the brains of the Maine 207 literacy specialists. Jenny Gustavson, Mecca Sadler, and Juliana Cucci describe their work in building a 21st century literacy support program. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6438468

Tim Dohrer & Pre-Service Teachers 03/13/2018

Tim Dohrer & Pre-Service Teachers Dr. Timothy Dohrer has been a high school teacher, a high school administrator, and university professor. Tim is currently working with pre-service students at Northwestern University's School of Education and Policy. He shares his insights and wisdom with Ken and Adam in their sit-down in CCCHQ. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6360075

Mike Biondo &Action Research 02/27/2018

Mike Biondo &Action Research Mike Biondo describes his 10 years as an instructional coach and what he has learned along the way. Mike also tells Ken and Adam about the action research project that he has been leading in District 207. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6306124

Jim Knight & Instructional Coaching 02/13/2018

Jim Knight & Instructional Coaching Dr. Jim Knight of the Instructional Coaching Group took the time to sit down with Ken and Adam to share his insights into the origins of his work with coaching, the latest in coaching research, and what the future holds. Aside from adding to our ever-growing reading list, Dr. Knight provided the depth of analysis that has made him one of the leaders of Instructional Coaching! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6248444

Krist Ryken & The Power of Observation 01/23/2018

Krist Ryken & The Power of Observation Ken and Adam sit down with Instructional Coach Kristi Ryken. Kristi talks about the open door policy in her classroom; she observes teachers and they observe her. She also talks about how the coaching cycle works in the real world. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6119452

Barb Dill-Varga and Leading A District of Leaders 01/09/2018

Barb Dill-Varga and Leading A District of Leaders Ken is on a solo mission to Austin, TX! He sat down with long-time friend Dr. Barb Dill-Varga, the Superintendent of Carmel Unified School District. Ken and Barb discuss building and supporting a district of teacher leaders...and astronauts. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/6116616

Kim Jablonski & The Transition from Coach to Admin 12/12/2017

Kim Jablonski & The Transition from Coach to Admin Kim Jablonski is the new Career & Technical Education Chair at Downers Grove North High School. She had previously served in the same role at Maine Township, after having been a lead teacher and instructional coach. Kim talks to Adam and Ken about the ins and outs of having coaching conversations with teachers as an administrator, the need for administrative coaching, and the many roles that she has to fill simultaneously! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5979944

Ben Collins & Administrative Coaching 11/28/2017

Ben Collins & Administrative Coaching Ben Collins, principal of Maine South High School, has been working to develop instructional coaching at the administrative level. He draws on the lessons that he has learned from coaches working with teachers, and is implementing his model at the building and district level. Adam and Ken chime in! /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5960320

Diane Sweeney & Student-Centered Coaching 11/14/2017

Diane Sweeney & Student-Centered Coaching Adam Roubitchek talks with Diane Sweeney about Student-Centered Coaching and using evidence to guide teachers through change. Adam and Diane spoke just before she gave the keynote at the 2017 Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching Annual Conference. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5918161

Judy Tyler & The Emotional Side of Coaching 10/31/2017

Judy Tyler & The Emotional Side of Coaching Ken Wallace and Adam Roubitchek sit down with veteran coach Judy Tyler to discuss how personality type plays into the coaching process. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5842095

Will Richardson & Modern Learners 10/17/2017

Will Richardson & Modern Learners and sit down with author, speaker, and learner . They discuss the future of education, how to shift the focus in schools from teaching to learning, and how leaders can best support teachers in this transition. You can find more about Will at , , and Learn more about the Chicago Coaching Center at /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5809235

Introduction 10/03/2017

Introduction Ken Wallace (@kenwallace207) and Adam Roubitchek (@ajroub) Introduce a new podcast from the Chicago Coaching Center. They talk about the inspiration behind the creation of the Chicago Coaching Center and the history of instructional coaching in Maine Township High School District 207. /episode/index/show/cccpodcast/id/5804848

Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

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