I know; I've been there. I was a public school teacher for 18 years. Parents, students, administrators and our culture at large have absurdly unrealistic expectations that our schools should cure the ills of society. Those expectations fall squarely on your shoulders. Meanwhile, "No Child Left Behind" leaves more and more children behind.I believe our educational train has seriously derailed. I believe education can and must enhance social justice, strengthen democratic values, nurture the development of personal meaning, and promote ecological sustainability. Thus in 2003, I founded the Washington Holistic Education Network (WHEN). Its purpose: "to support diverse approaches to teaching and learning that foster the wholeness of each individual for the benefit of the entire community of life.” I offer workshops – group-coaching experiences – in ways to teach more humanely, to teach with a coaching approach. Why a coaching approach? Because coaching offers the most effective methodology for personal change. And what is education, if not a methodology for personal change? The best way to answer that is to direct you to my "Why Hire A Coach?" page. But before you go, remember that I have been in the trenches of the public school classroom – a teacher for much of my career, and a teacher mentor, and then an educational coach. If you work in a school, I salute you. And I empathize with your struggles. Even world-class athletes know they can’t optimize their potential alone. They hire trainers to provide feedback, practices and structures. If you’re serious about optimizing yourpotential as a teacher, coaching can provide skilled insights, support your commitment and discipline through the rough spots, and help you reach your goals more quickly and efficiently.
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