In Meridian, one of our core values is learning. We are committed to equitable education that develops academic and personal skills for life. A shining example of this is at Irene Reither Elementary, where our teachers exemplify lifelong learning through a partnership with instructional coaches. This collaboration provides continuous support, helping teachers improve their skills and teaching practices.
The mentoring project ensures every teacher, whether new or veteran, has a dedicated coach. This initiative fosters growth through regular classroom observations and actionable feedback. Instructional coaches meet with teachers every two weeks to discuss their teaching practices and any challenges they face. Coaches visit classrooms regularly to observe how teachers are teaching and how students are learning. After observing, coaches provide teachers with actionable feedback to help them improve their teaching methods. Coaches and teachers look at student work together to identify areas for improvement and create action steps to enhance learning outcomes.
Teachers appreciate the support, with instructional coach Holly Li sharing, “The positive vibe comes from making things tangible, like looking at student work and observing what students are doing. Then, using these observations to determine next steps and areas to improve.”
We’re proud of our coaching team’s efforts to enhance teaching practices that supports our teachers and enriches the educational experience for our students.
Photo: Instructional coach Holly Li (left) and second grade teacher Ariel Goo (right).