How can educators build authentic relationships through coaching? In this episode, our guest is Nita Creekmore from Love Teach Bless. Drawing on her experience as a liaison between teachers, leaders, and students, she provides you with actionable strategies on being visible, providing specific positive feedback, getting to know the teachers, and honoring the culture already established in the school. Don’t miss this valuable conversation!Nita (E’Manita) Creekmore is an Instructional Coach who lives just outside Atlanta, GA. She is also a presenter for Bright Morning Consulting. In the 18 years, she has been in education, she truly believes that in all aspects of the field, relationships must always come first. It is the foundation. Nita is passionate about being an advocate, support, and thought partner for teachers in order to give students what they need.Key Highlights:[00:01 - 08:13] Opening Segment• An overview of building authentic relationships• Nita what led her to start Love Teach Bless in 2015A platform and community to uplift and empower educators[08:14 - 15:23] Building Authentic Relationships• Building relationships takes time and patienceIntroduce yourself to staff and explain your roleProvide positive feedback to build relationships• Get to know the school culture and honor what has already been established[15:24 - 22:33] Restoring and Reestablishing Connections• Establishing yourself and your knowledge as a coachGiving yourself and your teacher's grace• Being authentic when restoring relationshipsDoing what you say you will do[22:34 - 29:38] Closing Segment• Value the coaching relationship and keep it confidential• Be open and transparent with communicationWant to connect with Nita? Follow her on Instagram & Facebook. Head to Love Teach Bless and create a big impact over time!Key Quotes:"Your words are followed up by actions." - Nita Creekmore"We all want our kids to flourish. We all want them to thrive, and we want to see their genius." - Nita CreekmoreLet’s Connect! You can connect with our host Erica Terry on Instagram and LinkedIn. Be sure to check out her website https://www.ericanterry.comYou can connect with the TeacherGoals community on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, Instagram, and Twitter.If you'd like to engage in Q&A with our guests during the live interview or interact with a rockstar community of educators, then you definitely want to join the TeacherGoals Facebook group.