Episode 114: From Coach To Consultant With Guest Julie McDowell

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Episode 114: From Coach To Consultant With Guest Julie McDowell

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Mar 4, 2020

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This week Chris Butler and I chat with Julie McDowell a teacher turned coach turned consultant with iReady. A conversation that covers a range of topics

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Mar 4, 2020

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Shifting Our Schools is a weekly podcast produced by the Eduro Learning Podcast Network and hosted by Jeff Utecht. Shifting Our Schools is geared towards educators, school leaders, ed tech coaches, and those interested in the intersection of technology, education, and leadership in our schools.

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Episode 114: From Coach To Consultant With Guest Julie McDowell

Episode 114: From Coach To Consultant With Guest Julie McDowell

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