EPISODE 309

The one meeting teachers actually look forward to

Big Takeaways

  • Is your school data rich and insight poor?
  • If the only time your teachers reflect is during an observation conference, they’re not actually reflecting, they’re performing.
  • You can’t expect honest reflection in a conversation where one person holds the scorecard.
  • If reflection only happens during post-observation conferences, is it really reflection, or just compliance?
  • We expect teachers to take ownership, but when do we actually give them ownership of the conversation?
What if one 15-minute conversation could give you more insight than a walkthrough, a post-observation conference, or a data meeting ever could?

In this episode, I’m sharing how quarterly one-on-ones helped me build deeper alignment, spark authentic reflection, and finally understand what was really happening in classrooms. 

You’ll hear how I used them, what shifted, and why they’re the most powerful system most school administrators aren’t using (yet). If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing accountability, clarity, or follow-through…this might be the missing piece.

Check out these highlights:
  • Why the conversations you’re already having with teachers aren’t creating the ownership you want.
  • What makes traditional meetings feel performative for teachers, and why that’s killing real reflection.
  • How a simple 15-minute, teacher-led conversation can uncover more insight than any walkthrough or data meeting.
  • Why the post-observation conference feels safe for you but not for them.
  • The quiet shift that helps teachers take more responsibility without you having to push.
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