Coaching That Sticks: High-Impact Strategies from Dr. Matthew Rhodes

In this episode Courtney Groskin and Sandy Heiser welcome Dr. Matthew Rhodes to discuss effective instructional coaching in K–12 and higher education. Dr. Rhodes explains the importance of clearly defining the coach’s role, being visible, and building systems that support sustainable coaching practices. Key takeaways include active listening, focusing on one to three high-leverage strategies, using the diffusion of innovation to scale change, leveraging AI for paperwork, and creating routines to avoid burnout.