Time for Teachership

Lindsay Lyons
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How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like? Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive.

  1. 1D AGO

    243. Differentiating Instructional Coaching with Chrissy Beltran

    What is instructional coaching—really? And how can coaches meet teachers where they are without forcing everyone into the same coaching mold? In this episode of the Time For Teachership podcast, Lindsay is joined by Chrissy Beltran, instructional coaching expert, host of Instructional Coaching with Miss B, and author of an upcoming ASCD book on differentiated coaching. Together, they unpack what it means to differentiate instructional coaching, define the coaching role clearly, and build authentic relationships with teachers—especially those who may be resistant to coaching. Chrissy shares practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life coaching stories that help instructional coaches move from uncertainty to clarity and impact. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why instructional coaching often feels "nebulous" and how to bring clarity to the role How to define your coaching vision  What it means to differentiate coaching instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach Low, medium, and high-impact coaching strategies—and when to use each How to work with resistant teachers without damaging relationships Why peer observation can be a powerful gateway into coaching How coaching can reconnect teachers to joy, play, and purpose  Timestamps [00:00] Welcome & introduction to Chrissy Beltran [01:00] Why instructional coaching feels undefined and isolating [02:30] Freedom dreaming: Chrissy's vision for education and equity [05:30] Coaching as play, exploration, and joy [08:00] Key mindset shifts when moving from teacher to coach [13:00] Defining your coaching role and vision [16:40] Differentiated coaching & the coaching toolbox [18:45] Low, medium, and high-impact coaching strategies [21:30] Working with resistant teachers: a real coaching story [25:00] Why visiting colleagues is a high-impact coaching move [30:00] Lightning round: next steps, learning, and resources  Key Takeaways Coaching is not about "fixing" teachers—it's about partnering to grow Every interaction with a teacher is a potential coaching moment Differentiation matters just as much for adults as it does for students Relationship-building strategies are not "low value"—they're foundational Peer observation helps shift beliefs without putting the coach at the center    Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/243    Connect With Guest Chrissy Beltran:  Podcast: https://pod.link/1496989397 Website: https://www.buzzingwithmsb.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/

    35 min

  2. JAN 27

    242. Student Agency in Trade Schools with Mary Kelly

    In today's episode with special guest Mary Kelly, Lindsay discusses student agency, and how it's relevant to trade schools today.     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get In Touch With Mary Kelly: Website: http://www.stratatech.com    Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/242   Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership

    32 min

  3. JAN 20

    241. Leading Change in Turnaround/Low-Performing Schools: My Takeaways from POV

    In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from the book POV about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy!     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/241

    23 min

  4. JAN 13

    240. Leading Change in Turnaround/Low-Performing Schools: My Takeaways from RSLP (Hammond)

    In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts and takeaways from Hammond's book about how educators can lead change in turnaround/low-performing schools. Hope you enjoy!     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/240

    23 min

  5. JAN 6

    239. Leading Change in Turnaround/"Low-Performing" Schools: My Thoughts

    In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing her thoughts about how educators can work to lead positive and effective change in both turnaround and "low-performing" schools. Hope you enjoy!     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/239

    29 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    238. Unlearning Thanksgiving at Home

    In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing how you can unlearn the incorrect way the history of Thanksgiving is often taught to students at school, in order to discuss and have children relearn it in a more accurate manner at home. Hope you enjoy!    Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/238

    18 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    237. How to Spark Family Conversations with Dr. Eric Soto-Shed & Kara Pranikoff

    In today's episode with special guests Dr. Eric Soto-Shed and Kara Pranikoff, Lindsay discusses how you can effectively spark conversations with your family about important topics.     Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get In Touch With Dr. Eric Soto-Shed: Email: eric_shed@gse.harvard.edu  Website: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/directory/faculty/eric-soto-shed boi     Get In Touch With Kara Pranikoff:  Email: kara@karapranikoff.com Website: karapranikoff.com LinkedIn: Kara Pranikoff    Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/237   Lindsay's Links: LinkedIn: @lindsaybethlyons  Instagram: @lindsaybethlyons Facebook Group: Time for Teachership

    32 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    236. Approaching Current Event Conversations with your Kid at Home

    In today's solo episode, Lindsay is sharing ways you can properly approach and initiate current event conversations with your kid at home. Hope you enjoy!    Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share!   Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/236

    18 min
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How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like? Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive.

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