Category: Trust

Taking the Time to Be the Difference

By Dr. Christina Podraza on December 8, 2018December 9, 2018

If you were to ask me why I got into education I would tell you a simple fact: I LOVE working with students. Seeing their eyes light up when they learn something new. Building on their strengths. Showing them they can achieve ANYTHING. Except when I really think about it, I don’t know that ALL

Posted in: Beliefs, Culturize, Dr. Brad Gustafson, Perceptions, Relationships Matter, Strength-Based, Students, Teaching

Elementary Education Instructional Coaching Knowledgeable, but Open-Minded Leadership Learner-Driven Strength-Focused Trust

What Defines Us

By Dr. Christina Podraza on November 24, 2018November 24, 2018

“Why would you want to be like anyone else?” Trying to figure out how many times I have been asked this question would be like attempting to count the number of shoes in a Kardashian closet. More than a hypothetical question meant to ward off bad behavior, if you grew up in my house, it was

Posted in: Beliefs, Building Capacity in Others, coaching, Empowering Learners, Perceptions, Teaching, Values

A former teacher, instructional coach and now administrator, I have spent my entire career in education learning, creating, tinkering, and exploring all with the intent of trying to figure out what will have the greatest impact on student learning. Among my friends and colleagues I am known as a trusted confidante and someone who asks really good questions. I believe that all members of the school community would benefit from approaching school like a coach. My hope is that through this blog I will be able to meet new people, learn new ideas and push my own thinking. I look forward to connecting with you!