In this episode Dr. Nicolette James shares her approach to instructional coaching using a humanity-centered approach to build teacher and student capacity. Creating safe spaces where teachers and students can be vulnerable is key in her efforts. Dr. James also shares the ways in which schools can strengthen home-to-school relationships and amplify the voices of young people through mentorship. She believes that schools can support the "whole" child.
Dr. Nicolette James
Elissa Frazier
Dr. Nicolette James is a master educator, coach, trainer, and entrepreneur. She serves as an administrator and full-time instructor at a suburban secondary high school and is an adjunct professor at several local colleges. Nicollete is a staunch wellness advocate and empowerment coach. Her passion lies in the areas of self-care, self-development, and social-emotional practices for teaching, leading, and learning. She coaches and mentors educators and students in pursuing their professional and academic aspirations while cultivating and maintaining holistic health lives. Nicolette is the founder of NPowered Education and Life Design and Intentional Educators, small businesses designed to support doers and difference-makers in teaching, learning,and living the best practices of mindset, mindfulness, and reflection for personal, academic, and professional success. Nicollette earned her doctorate from St. Johns’ University and holds several post-graduate and professional degrees in various areas.