Summary
In this episode, we talk about how math coaches can elevate the math experience for teachers and students and discuss how you can become an even better coach. In our discussion, we explore how to provide feedback without being controlling, how to uncover teachers’ hidden goals, and how to avoid making your math coaching overwhelming to math educators. 

Marta Garcia is an independent math consultant who has worked with schools, districts, and universities to "ReImagine '' Math as vibrant, inclusive, and accessible.

Polly Wagner specializes in K-8 mathematics, supporting schools, administrators, and teachers to think strategically about improving the mathematics teaching and learning in their district.

A small taste of today’s episode: 

(15:23 ) “The job of a mathematics coach is to see teachers, to believe in them, and their potential, and their capacity for learning and teaching - while also giving them something new to get excited about.”

(15:53 ) “We certainly believe that schools are places where students learn and grow, but they must simultaneously be places where the adults who are in that building are also learning and growing.”

Links

Connect with Marta Garcia: Twitter

Connect with Polly Wagner: Twitter

Follow Math Unmuted on Twitter @MathUnmuted 

Join the professional learning network: https://www.mathcoachconnection.org/virtual-match-coaches 

Join the math coaching collaborative: https://www.mathcoachconnection.org/general-5 

Listen to Episode 3 - Break Your Limiting Beliefs, Enjoy Teaching Math with Marta Garcia & Polly Wagner: Apple Podcasts

Jim Knight’s 7 Partnership Principles: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/What-Good-Coaches-Do3.pdf 

Zaretta Hammond’s work: https://crtandthebrain.com/about/

Central Valley Networked Improvement Community (CVNIC)