Erinn Cottman Teacher Development

20/05/2026

Y’all have been asking for ongoing coaching support that doesn’t cost a million dollars 😭 …so here it go. 👏🏾

The Instructional Coaching Reset Pass is officially LIVE.

This is for the instructional coaches, APs, teacher developers, and school leaders who want:
✨ real support
✨ practical tools
✨ honest conversations
✨ a space to ask questions all year long without feeling like you’re figuring it out alone

For ONE TIME payment of $99, founding members get access for the entire 2026–2027 school year. Yes… the WHOLE year. 🫶🏾

Inside you’ll get:
✔️ Monthly office hours
✔️ Priority Q&A support
✔️ Quarterly coaching clinics
✔️ Private community access
✔️ Templates + resources
✔️ Bonus surprises throughout the year

I wanted this to feel accessible, helpful, and genuinely supportive — especially during a time when so many leaders and coaches are carrying a lot.

First 25 people only before pricing increases Friday. 👀

Let’s reset, sharpen our practice, and grow together this school year.

Link in bio! Let’s work!

17/05/2026

I’m 42, a school leader turned entrepreneur and mom. Here’s what I wish more ambitious women knew earlier.

1. Ambition without boundaries eventually turns into exhaustion.
2. Leadership gets heavier when you avoid hard conversations.
3. Being the “strong one” can quietly become your identity.
4. Clarity is one of the greatest gifts a leader can give a team.
5. Rest is part of the strategy, not a reward for burnout.
6. Everyone clapping for you is not necessarily rooting for you.
7. Your team feels your energy before they follow your vision.
8. You can reinvent yourself without abandoning who you are.
9. A title may open the door, but emotional intelligence keeps you there.
10. Not every opportunity deserves your “yes.”
11. Delegation is leadership. Micromanagement is fear.
12. Financial freedom creates options, peace, and confidence.
13. Some people only love the version of you that overextends.
14. Your child is watching how you handle pressure, not just success.
15. Softness and strength can exist in the same woman.
16. Success means nothing if you lose yourself building it.

Ambitious women, add to my list in the comments 🫶🏿❤️

11/05/2026

Trying to “switch off” as a leader/business owner is hard because leadership doesn’t end when the meeting does.

You’re still thinking about:
• your team
• the people depending on you
• the vision
• the problems nobody else sees yet
• the decisions that impact everyone around you

But one lesson I’m learning:

Rest is leadership too.

Not every problem gets solved at 10PM.
Not every email needs an immediate response.
And burned out leaders don’t build sustainable organizations.

Sometimes the most productive thing a leader can do is pause long enough to think clearly again.

10/05/2026

May as a mom is basically:
Teacher appreciation ✔️
Spirit week ✔️
Awards day ✔️
Field day ✔️
Dress up day ✔️
“Don’t forget tomorrow is…” ✔️

And somehow I’m also supposed to run a business, answer emails, make dinner, and remember if today is “wear neon,” “bring snacks,” or “dress like your favorite action figure day” BRUH…I’m exhausted 🤣 anyone else?

11/04/2026

The girls who get it, get it.
It’s Usher baby 😉 &btour

02/04/2026

There’s something different about being in a room where everyone is serious about getting better.

That’s exactly what the Simply Coaching Summit is bringing, July 6-8th!

Tickets are now on sale, and the speaker lineup is full of coaches and leaders who are building real systems, not just talking about them.

I’ll be leading a session titled:
From Coaching Moves to Coaching Systems: Building a Playbook That Scales

This work is about moving beyond isolated coaching moments and building something that actually holds across your school—aligned, intentional, and impactful.

If you’re ready to elevate your coaching practice and be in community with people doing the same…
I’ll see you there. Grab your tickets with 🎉

21/10/2024

The podcast is still going strong! Episode 5 is out now! I was joined by a special guest and former WAYS teacher to chat about technology and coaching!

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Tanesha Cager to discuss the importance of using technology in the classroom and how teachers can evolve with...

26/08/2024

How many of you are helping to implement collaborative planning in your schools?

Here are the keys to success!

The key components of collaborative planning for a grade level include:

1. Clear Objectives: Establish shared goals and desired outcomes for the grade level.

2. Aligned Curriculum: Ensure that lesson plans, assessments, and resources are consistent across the grade level.

3. Data-Driven Decisions: Use student data to inform instructional strategies and address learning gaps.

4. Role Clarity: Define each team member’s responsibilities and contributions to the planning process.

5. Regular Meetings: Schedule consistent, focused meetings for collaboration and reflection.

6. Shared Resources: Create and utilize common resources, lesson plans, and assessments.

7. Reflective Practice: Continuously evaluate and adjust plans based on student progress and feedback.

12/08/2024

My new visual podcast “Next Level Coaching with Erinn Cottman” launches today! Your support would mean the world to me. Here’s how you can support this new project:

◦ Watch the episode on YouTube! Please like, comment & subscribe while you’re there!

https://youtu.be/IccnPfQevRw (https://youtu.be/IccnPfQevRw)

◦ Sign up to attend my virtual watch party on Wednesday, August 14th at 7pm

https://marvelous-teacher-6134.ck.page/1d6a326d97 (https://marvelous-teacher-6134.ck.page/1d6a326d97)

Can’t wait to hear what you guys think!

26/01/2024

Instructional leaders don’t skimp on community. Learning in community isn’t a new concept, as we all know 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻. ⁣
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And yet, somehow the value of collaborative learning isn’t leveraged effectively in schools.⁣
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Lesson planning clinics, PLCs, whatever you choose to call it doesn’t matter, it’s the impact of the time together. ⁣
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Anytime you are bringing educators together, the return on their time away from independent planning has to be obvious! ⁣
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Collaborative planning time should be pre-planned by leaders, data driven and with a clear outcome.⁣
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Meeting some resistance? Try my 3 suggestions! ⁣
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Did you find this helpful? Join my mailing list for more tips!⁣
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