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What if your admin doesn’t understand what coaching is—or worse, expects you to “fix” teachers? 

In this episode, Elena shares how to proactively build a strong partnership with your site leader, even when expectations are unclear or misaligned. You’ll learn how to shift from confusion to clarity, reclaim your role, and set the stage for a thriving coaching year. 

If you're ready to stop tiptoeing around your admin and start leading with confidence, this episode is for you.

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Reflection questions: 

  • What assumptions have you made about your admin’s understanding of coaching, and how might those assumptions be limiting your partnership?
  • What specific outcome would you want your admin to name at the end of the year as evidence that coaching made a difference?
  • What’s one step you could take this week to initiate—or deepen—a values-aligned conversation with your administrator?

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