HABITS OF SCHOLARSHIP
GROWING A CULTURE OF COACHING
AMONG FACULTY HOW CATHEDRAL ELEVATES TEACHING AND LEARNING
by Michael Vietmeier, Instructional Coach and Upper School History Teacher
TEACHING IS ONE OF THE MOST intellectually and emotionally demanding professions. It asks people to be agile, thoughtful, curious, and reflective. At Cathedral School for Boys, we believe that just as our students deserve opportunities to grow, our teachers do too. That’s why we’ve invested deeply in a culture of coaching.
As one of the school’s instructional coaches, I work alongside faculty to strengthen their practice. That work looks different for everyone. Sometimes we co-plan lessons or analyze student work together. Sometimes we co-teach. Sometimes we simply talk through a challenge. The goal is always growth, not evaluation. What makes coaching at Cathedral so effective is the spirit of trust. Our teachers are thoughtful, skilled, and always looking to improve. They ask good questions, welcome feedback, and care about getting better — for their students and for themselves. This year, we’ve continued to build systems that make professional growth part of daily life. Coaching is built into the schedule. Department chairs use coaching tools in their
leadership. Our curriculum meetings have become spaces for honest reflection, curiosity, and shared problem-solving.
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