Jackie Zimmerman
Secondary Instructional Coach Facilitator
Jackie Zimmerman coordinates and plans professional learning and ongoing support for the 92 secondary instructional coaches in Katy ISD. She supports coaches across twenty-seven campuses through one-on-one visits, phone calls and Zooms, small group learning, large group trainings, differentiated sessions, cohorts, interactive coaching portfolios, and online video reflections. During Learning Forward’s 2019 Annual Conference in St. Louis, Zimmerman co-presented a session, Tools for Creating a System of Personalized Learning. The session focused on creating a culture of continuous improvement for coaches of varying skills and experience levels that can be sustained over time, while personalizing learning. Zimmerman enjoys learning in community with instructional coaches and colleagues to meet the needs of students and teachers.
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Learning from coaches: Supporting teams and individuals
As the new school year begins with multiple teaching and learning environments - virtual, hybrid, and in-person - the critical role of instructional coaches has never been more important. From instructional strategies, just-in-time resources, and making connections with teachers and students, coaches are making a positive impact. They are fostering […]