About Melissa

Melissa Dean is a National Board Certified Teacher and a Pre-K–4th grade instructional coach in SCUCISD. With 27 years of classroom experience and three years in coaching, she specializes in fostering teacher development and sustainable instructional practices.

Session Information

Next Generation Pivots: Coaching Curriculum Resistance into Instructional Resilience

New curriculum = New headaches! Every “Next Generation” curriculum shift requires a skilled navigator. Join us for a “Coaching Lab” that redefines the coach’s role in overcoming implementation resistance. We’ll explore strategies to transform teacher frustration into classroom growth through differentiating support, mastering “The Pivot” in coaching conversations, and building systems for mid-year staffing shifts. You’ll leave with a Resilience Toolkit to keep your campus journey on track.