Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital Learning Leaders.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Dr. Shannon McPherson on the podcast to discuss the importance of building relationships with both teachaers and administrators and gives advice for ending the school year off in a way that helps you set yourself up for success in the upcoming school year.

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Book of the Week

My Teachable Moments: Stories of a High School Science Teacher

Weekly Topic

Building Relationships with Students, Teachers, and Administrators
Tips for being successful in building relationships
How can Coaches be put in a position of strength during PD days?
Building Relationships with high level administrators
How to organize your thoughts and conversations that help you build relationships
Strategies for having positive formal or casual meetings with others

Keep an agenda
Ask for the time … try not to “pop in” for a meeting
Follow up after the meeting
Set a date/time to discuss and follow up


How to write a professional follow up letter
Strategies for building relationships with students in the classes you are working with

About our Guest: Dr. Shannon W. McPherson
Dr. Shannon W. McPherson is a highly trained and experienced high school science teacher. She has had twenty-six years of teaching in a wide variety of sciences, including chemistry, advanced placement environmental science, anatomy and physiology, biology, medical microbiology, and pathophysiology. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at a local community college, teaching anatomy and physiology to pre-nursing students. She has taught thousands of students at various levels, which attests to her passion, drive, trustworthiness, and love for her students.

Before teaching, Dr. McPherson was a chiropractor with a growing practice after graduating as salutatorian of her class. While growing her practice, she spent her spare time volunteering at her son’s school. During this time, she realized she had missed her calling due to the joy she felt every day as an educator. She pursued and achieved alternative certification to teach science, a field severely lacking teachers. She hasn't looked back since.

A mother of three grown children and a whole pack of grand dogs, she is married and lives outside Houston, Texas. She loves plants, animals, books, writing, and, of course, teaching

Follow her on her website and blog as she faces a potential transition in her career and continues to share her experiences through the written word.
Links of Interest

Website: http://www.docmcpherson.com/
Instagram:  @docmcpherson

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