2. A brief introduction
Instructional Coach
Kristi Colby
Professional life
I’ve been a babysitter, detassler, dishwasher, waitress, cashier,
donut cook, pizza cook, fry cook, painter, steel worker, ski
instructor. I’ve taught, K-6 art, 6th grade math, 9-12 TAG, alebra
half, K-5 Spanish, 9-12 Spanish (levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and AP).
Why I took this job
I’m passionate about reflecting, trying to better, and helping
others. I adore our students and want to help you to help them!
4. My role…
Support collaborating teams
Provide tools & resources
Collect and provide data in relation
to student learning
Help plan and facilitate PL
5. My role…
Support all teachers
Help tailor PL to fit your needs and the
needs of your students
Support you in the implementation of
your PLP (you decide how!)
6. My professional goal
100% of teachers agree that:
Professional learning was helpful
and meaningful this year.
My instructional practice improved
this year.
My student’s learning improved this
year.
Editor's Notes
Personal: I live in North Liberty with my husband Adam. He manages a small finance company with branches in West Liberty, Iowa City, and Des Moines. We have 3 kids: Emma (11), Andruw (8), and Anthony (5). I like to read, play games with my kids, drink wine with my friends.Professional: I’ve been a babysitter, detassler, dishwasher, waitress, cashier, donut cook, pizza cook, fry cook, painter, steel worker, ski instructor. I’ve taught, K-6 art, 6th grade math, 9-12 TAG, alebra half, K-5 Spanish, 9-12 Spanish (levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and AP).Why I took this job: I’m passionate about reflecting, trying to better, and helping others. I adore our students and want to help you to help them!
I’ve always thought that professional learning could be impactful if
