Instructional Coach - Sara MacDonald

Hello Gaskill Community! My name is Sara MacDonald and I am thrilled to be serving as the instructional coach at Gudy Gaskill Elementary School!

What is an Instructional Coach?

Instructional coaches provide job-embedded professional development. Teachers meet on a regular basis with their on-site instructional coach to receive support in:

• planning and lesson design

• use of student assessment data to differentiate student learning

• addressing district curriculum

• developing sound assessments and communicating student learning

• working collaboratively with fellow colleagues

• gaining insight into building culture

• feedback on classroom instruction

• opportunities for reflection on teaching practice