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"Thank you, Lucy, for always sharing yourself as a learner in the process, and inspiring us all to be change agents."
"This experience has been one of my best ever. I thank you Lucy for clarifying, building, and reinforcing my ideas. I take with me your professionalism, and I admire your direct and passionate approach in developing student learning as well as coaching teachers."
"Excellent workshops and presenter. The time flew by…Lucy gave us lots of practical procedures and suggestions that I will put into play."
"This was REALLY good. I have been reminded of something very important this week- 'what is good is good, it is not a fad, it isn't easy, and it isn't quick."
"Lucy is inspirational!"
"[The session] inspired me to go to the next levels in working with teachers. I've gained courage to push them to confront things, and not let go of the things I hear."
-Somerville Testimonials
My enthusiasm is off the charts about seeing you, learning with you again, and sharing an amazing year as a learner and coach alongside some wonderful educators. Our collaboration this year gave me courage to step outside my comfort zone, try new methods, make mistakes, and figure them out along the way. The teachers I worked with this year have truly embraced a new way of looking at mathematics teaching and learning; I couldn’t be more pleased with all we accomplished with and for our students this year.
-Jennifer Mascheck
THANK YOU for all that you have done to assist me in becoming a better literacy coach. All of the information that you have shared has brought meaning to my position and has helped me to truly understand my role and how I can realistically and effectively improve practice in my schools. I feel that I have been a part of an awesome experience where I have been given the opportunity to really examine good teaching practices, engage in meaningful conversation around it, and work cooperatively with my colleagues to begin to put these ideas into practice.
-Germaine Tarver,
Literacy Coach
Thanks for a very engaging presentation yesterday. Not only did I throughly enjoy it, I wish it was more than just a one day event.
Paul Liebler
I valued seeing a coaching session from beginning to end. Also, I feel more confident about what I have been doing as a coach after reading Lucy West’s book. I received a lot of concise tools and resources to develop as a math coach.
-Kristen Keyser,
Teacher
One of the most powerful best practices that we have experienced on our journey with Lucy and her colleagues is the development of coaching communities. Toni Cameron models the lesson design with a coach and coaches the coach while other coaches observe. To demonstrate powerful instructional strategies and coaching strategies, Toni and a coach co-teach while team members observe. These sessions are taped to allow teachers and coaches to reflect on their experiences. Toni has been a valuable resource for providing feedback to the coaches about their strengths and opportunities for growth.
-Dr. Sheila Maher,
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction,
Carrolton Farmers Branch Independent School District
I received information on theory and practice that helped me to better formulate my goals in the role of a math coach. I also received inspiration…Yes I can! I value the confidence I have gained, and the hope that change does happen through positive perseverance.
-Treva King,
Math Specialist
Based on the training provided by Lucy and her staff, principals have begun to create schedules that promote the teaching of mathematics and to provide resources that support the math specialists, math facilitators, and teachers working collaboratively to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Principals now turn to coaches and ask for assistance in identifying effective mathematics instruction.
- Pam Smith, District Mathematics Coordinator and Dr. Sheila Maher,
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction,
Carrolton Farmers Branch Independent School District
I like the way you guided us through the knowledge-based, constructivist approach and then told us about it afterwards. Wow! The pacing was perfect. This is excellent information. Thank you for teaching this morning’s information to principals. The information was extremely helpful in supporting our jobs!
-Math Coach
Where do we begin? As we reflect back on our journey this year, we do not know how to express our gratitude for your expertise and knowledge you have shared this year. You have and continue to challenge us to think critically about mathematics, our classroom practice and student development. We are looking forward to continuing on this journey next year.
-Kathy, Sharla, Andrea & Kari,
Math Coordinator and Teacher Leaders,
Canada
Wow! The principles of learning for effort-based education are such a great lens for looking at what we do in the classroom. I liked the focus on gathering evidence and finding a common goal as a starting point in the coaching process. Thanks!
-Coach
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