Episode 34: How to Develop Strong Education Cultures, with Erinn Cottman

The Elemental Educator Podcast

Discover the keys to building strong educational cultures in the workplace. This video explores the importance of company culture and how it impacts organizational success. Listen now to learn more!

Join host Tyler on the Elemental Educator Podcast as he sits down with Erinn Cottman, an Atlanta-based leadership and teacher development coach, to explore the power of instructional coaching in education. Erinn shares her unique journey from journalism to teaching, explaining how her passion for fostering strong educational cultures has shaped her approach to developing leaders and teachers alike. In this episode, we dive deep into core values, mission alignment, and strategic leadership. Erinn discusses the importance of cultural knowledge, resilience, and how instructional coaching can build a thriving school environment. She also shares practical strategies for facing resistance, maintaining morale, and implementing positive changes within schools.

🔑 Key Discussion Points: Erinn Cottman’s inspiring journey from journalism to education. How to align your work with school vision and mission. Building a resilient, culturally responsive leadership approach. The role of coaching in developing strong educational cultures. Strategies for navigating resistance to change and maintaining consistency. Why risk-taking and continuous development are crucial in education.

🎯 Call to Action: What’s one strategy you’ll apply to your school or classroom from this episode? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to connect with Erinn to learn more about her work!

📌 Helpful Links: Connect with Erinn Cottman: Website: www.erinncottman.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/erinncottma

💬 Engage With Us: What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? How are you implementing instructional coaching in your school?

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⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Elemental Educator Podcast

00:43 How Did Erinn Cottman Transition Into Education?

02:35 What Are the Core Values That Drive Educational Change?

04:49 How Do We Align With School Vision and Mission?

08:08 Why Is Cultural Knowledge and Resilience So Important in Leadership?

13:10 How Do You Build a Culture of Coaching?

23:23 What Is the Role of Co-Teaching in Leadership Presence?

23:42 How Do You Navigate Resistance to Change?

24:30 What Strategies Make Leadership and Communication More Effective?

25:36 How Can Leaders Support Teachers Through Change?

26:45 Why Is Consistency So Critical in Education?

35:44 How Can We Encourage Risk-Taking in Schools?

42:03 What’s Next for Erinn Cottman?