Here's the thing...
Life's too short to be spending 50+ hours a week doing something that you're not fizzed about!
I spent years as a teacher, team leader, associate principal and Kāhui Ako AST. I know that on some days, working in education feels like the best job in the world. Other days it sucks every last bit of enthusiasm and energy from you.
I left the classroom in 2019, to help people just like you to:
be that teacher that has all of the parents fighting to get their kid in your class
get shoulder-tapped for promotions
never get wiped out by the Sunday Scaries ever again!
This is the street-cred part:
Middle leadership roles have always found me. From being Vice Captain of the St Paul's Collegiate Open A netball team, to Associate Principal at Endeavour Primary School; I've always loved opportunities to lead from the middle.
I turned my experience and passion for middle leadership into a career where I get to help aspiring, new and experienced leaders, in schools across Aotearoa to LOVE their roles.
Along the way, I've picked up a Post Grad in Leadership from the School of Ed at Waikato University, got an accreditation with the International Coaching Federation, become a Certified Coaching Professional through Well College Global, ... and while we're getting to know each other, I'm a Scorpio if that's important to you.
I can help you with all sorts of things:
Personalised sessions focusing on whatever challenges you're facing right now.
You and I will turn your goals into plans, your problems into projects, and your ideas into innovations.
Children deserve exceptional teachers, and teachers deserve exceptional leaders.
I've got a range of structured training, coaching and mentoring programs to build leadership capabilities for middle and senior leaders in education.
If your focus is on coaching, collaboration or communication, I can help. I've supported schools with everything from having an awesome Teacher Only Day session about personality profiling, to the design and implementation of a crackin' Assessment for Learning approach.
Here's a bunch of places where I've sprinkled some Coaching CoLab magic
What gets me up in the morning?
I'm creative, spontaneous and super driven.
Here's the vibe I bring to my coaching.
Creativity: I bring an element of creativity to every coaching session, making your leadership journey as exciting as it is transformative.
Just for you: No cookie-cutter approaches here! Flexibility is one of my core strengths, so Coaching CoLab's programs are personalised to suit your unique leadership style and goals.
Proven Results: With a post-grad in coaching, and membership in the International Coaching Federation - I've got the backing of some great qualifications as well as many MANY success stories from coaching leaders since Coaching CoLab was established in 2019.
Coaching programs that are as flexible as you are
assuming you're some sort of bendy yoga person
There's something here for all teachers whether you're at the beginning, middle or end of your career in the classroom.
Coaching, mentoring and comprehensive on-site training for middle and senior educational leaders.
WORKSHOPS
Sometimes you want to focus on your professional growth for a good time, not a long time. I've got workshops for a quick teacher only day, right through to a comprehensive community engagement program for your next strategic plan.
Epic: Guided Reflection Journal
Available on Amazon
I've written a book!
This is a reflection journal that gives you a guide that will help you get from where you are right now, to where you want to be in 12 months.
This is not just a workbook—it's your guide to understanding what's going on in your life and crafting a future that leaves you saying, "Wow, I did that!"
All that for less than $20? YES PLEASE!
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Oh my goodness - me too!
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Kate Horton
Waikato Innovation Park
Hamilton
Phone: 021 025 026 84
Email: kate@coachingcolab.com