C3 Connecting, Coaches, Cognition
C3 Connecting, Coaches, Cognition
Courtney Groskin
Joellen KIllion: From Fixer to Empowerer
36 minutes Posted Apr 2, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Welcome & Hosts
Introducing Guest: Joellen Killian
Joellen’s Background & Career Journey
The Coach’s Role & the 10 Roles Framework
Prioritizing Coaching Roles (Literacy Example)
Alignment, Coherence & Measuring Impact
Transformational Coaching vs Other Professional Development
Mindset Shifts for Coaches & Leaders
Non-negotiables for Launching Effective Coaching Programs
Monitoring, Evaluation & Equity of Access to Coaching
Evolution of Coaching & Current Challenges
Operationalizing Coaching: Systems and Impact
Rapid Fire: Quick Coaching Strategies
Theme Spotlight: Empower Over Enable
Closing Remarks & How to Connect
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In this episode, Courtney Groskin and Sandy Heiser sit down with Joellen Killion to explore job-embedded coaching, the 10 roles coaches play, and how to align coaching to school and district priorities.
Joellen discusses how transformational coaching shifts mindsets as well as practices, the non-negotiables for sustainable coaching programs, and the importance of equity, clear purpose, and evaluation.
They wrap up with rapid-fire tips, the theme "empower over enable," and practical guidance to ensure coaching leads to lasting instructional change and improved student learning.