In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss whether coaching is about fixing others or supporting them in reaching their goals. They also preview the next few episodes to wrap up their focus on coaching.

In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway welcome authors Kim Bailey and Chris Jakicic to the show to discuss their best-selling book, Make It Happen. With a focus on instructional coaching within a PLC @ Work, Kim and Chris share practical ideas, experiences, and advice on how coaches can best meet the learning needs of teachers in their school. Practitioners Lisa May and Sarah Gord share their insights into coaching teacher teams and how they have utilized tools and ideas from Make It Happen in their work.

Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt is back for an exciting second season! In this mini-pod kickoff episode for season 2, Jeanne and Matt discuss the word curriculum and the type of focus needed to advance student learning in your school. They also preview the upcoming season of Real Talk.

In episode 10 of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway begin a new conversation around the role of instructional coaching and the potential it has to improve student learning. Acclaimed author and educational expert Joellen Killion joins Jeanne and Matt to share her insights and discuss her book Coaching Matters. Current Instructional Specialist and Instructional Coach Crystal Hall joins the conversation to share her perspective on the potential to improve student learning as well.

In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss the concept of high expectations. In terms of both students and adults, high expectations is an essential characteristic if high functioning schools. Join in on the discussion as Jeanne and Matt share practical examples and ideas that can be implemented to ensure high expectations are a part of your school and district culture.

In this mini-pod episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss accountability. What does it mean? How do we ensure it is present in our leadership? Who does it apply to? All of these questions and so many more are addressed as Jeanne and Matt discuss this barrier schools frequently encounter.

In this mini-pod episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss a common barrier schools often face in moving forward. In discussing apathy, Jeanne and Matt talk about possible solutions and opportunities leaders have to address this barrier within their school.

In episode 6 of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway finalize their three episode series on leadership by digging into how shared and widely dispersed leadership leads to greater organizational change. Author Bill Hall joins the podcast to discuss his book Powerful Guiding Coalitions and Principal Cheryl Fennell shares how Bill's book has impacted her Houston area elementary school.

In the last episode of of 2022, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway engage in a conversation around leadership and the change process. Episode 4 features renowned educators Dr. Luis Cruz and Dr. Anthony Muhammad and highlights their best selling book Time for Change. Also joining the conversation is practioner Vail Kieser as she discusses the change process at both the school and district levels.