Denise Bearden

Me coming to Twitter every day now to see what @elonmusk is saying.

@writingproject 1994 Southwest Georgia Writing Project

What year did you go through a Summer Institute at a local Writing Project site? #nwp #writenow

@wordSmith_65 Hand raised! I have sat in the car so long reading emails that my kids came to check on me. Now, my daughter is a teacher too, and she finally gets it!

It’s Day Two in @BullochSchools and I just heard one of our awesome custodians ask a kid why he wasn’t wearing his glasses! Relationships, people!! #teamwork

Instructional Coach in the AM, teacher in the PM. The best of both worlds!

#educoach Instructional Coach should be the most coached person in the building

@LeeStrobel LOL! Did they call for back-up?

Me (to cashier at Piggily Wiggily grocery store) Do you know what they call the vehicles that deliver food here? Her: No, what? Me: Truckily wuckelies.

Instructional Coach DAY ONE: My AP left me a blow-up duck float in my room (AWESOME), a new co-worker told me he was intimidated when he first met me (serious RBF - I’ll work on it) and JIM KNIGHT followed me on Twitter (real life??)

@darrmt_betty @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you

Tomorrow is DAY ONE as instructional coach. Department chair/county-level instructional leader for years in county, but starting as coach at different high school in same district. What suggestions do you have? #NCTEvillage #educoach @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul

@amyccolwell @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Good luck!

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul I have appreciated reading this thread! I am making a career shift, too. Out of my AP spot to instructional coaching in another district. I am thrilled at the opportunity to serve Ts and communities in a new way. I’m happy to start my day with these suggestions and positivity!

@KeatLiteracy @ncte @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you. I’ll definitely get it!

@DeniseBearden @ncte @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Build relationships and trust. Talk to teachers about their own professional goals for this year. Have you read Coaching for Balance? My favorite coaching text so far.

@dawnperrotti @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you! That’s good advice.

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Do make major changes right away! Respect your new colleagues Collaborate

@oren_ms @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you, my friend! I’m very excited.

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul You got this, Denise! Build on the relationships you already have, create new ones, and continue to be your supportive self!

@RoweRikW I’m praying for her physical, spiritual and emotional strength and for healing.

With a heavy heart, I reach out to our #ChristianEducators for the well-being of a dear soulmate. She just shared that she has inoperable cancer and needs our prayers. She exemplifies goodness, kindness, and is a cherished Christian Friend. Please join me in praying. 😥🙏

@drmafelton @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you, Dr. Felton!

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Congrats! Be the example you want to see in others.

@LeahRossHenry @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul @brightmorningtm Will do! Thanks!

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Read @brightmorningtm ‘s book: The Art of Coaching ASAP #theartofcoaching

@slitterer @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Yes! Thank you!

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Start by developing close professional relationships with your teachers. Earn their trust and respect. Without this, it will be difficult to partner with them in meaningful work.

@Greennnh @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Thank you

@DeniseBearden @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul Relationships, relationships, relationships. You’ll be great, best of luck!

@cdworrell @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul This is a new position in the school, so I think that’s a great place to start. We will come to a shared understanding of my role. Thanks!!

@itsott @ncte @jimknight99 @SolutionTree @unfoldthesoul I’ll be in an English classroom for part of the day. I agree that maintaining that link is so important.