Instructional Coach

Biography: Kyla Crews is an instructional coach with the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP)  whose primary goal is to grow student achievement by providing personalized coaching, training, and research- based strategies for beginning teachers.  Kyla believes the root of student advocacy is teacher advocacy, first. Students will reap the benefits of teachers […]

Biography: Courtnie Edwards  is an Instructional Coach with the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (Charlotte Region)  who supports beginning teachers with a focus on student growth and achievement by providing one-on-one in the moment coaching, data driven solutions, and research-based strategies to meet the diverse needs of the educators and students she supports.   […]

Katie was a North Carolina standards author for the most recently adopted K-12 Social Studies Standards. She is a licensed K-6 Elementary Teacher, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also holds a Masters Degree in K-12 Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University.When Katie is not […]

Biography: Paige Laurain is an Instructional Coach for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who provides individualized support to teachers grounded in grade level standards, rigor, and data driven instruction. Paige is driven to ensure that ALL students have access to a high quality education.  Paige has supported over 100 beginning teachers […]

Biography: Patricia McRhoads is a North Carolina New Teacher Support Coach who supports both beginning and veteran teachers by being a reflective thought-partner to facilitate their growth as an educator and help them meet their individual goals. By developing strong relationships between teacher and coach, she believes educators feel safe to take risks in the […]

Biography: Megan Romer is an Instructional Coach for the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who supports student success by providing beginning teachers with individualized one-on-one coaching through understanding grade level demands, data driven instruction and research based strategies to meet the diverse needs of all students. Megan knows the impact an educator […]

Biography: Christina Rose is an Instructional Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NCNTSP) who supports student learning by providing personalized guidance, feedback, and resources to improve instructional practice. Christina  believes ALL students should have access to a high-quality education, and she stands firmly on the notion that beautiful rewards are the result of teacher […]

Biography: Lindsay Schultz is an Instructional Coach for the NC New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who supports teachers by developing authentic relationships as she walks alongside them to hone instructional practices and enhance student learning outcomes. Lindsay believes developing trusting relationships with teachers is a cornerstone of effective coaching. When teachers feel comfortable seeking […]

Biography: Alicia Sledge is a New Teacher Support Coach for the New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) who supports students learning by providing personalized guidance, feedback, and resources to improve instructional practices. Alicia believes in the power of personalized learning, social emotional learning and the use of technology to enhance learning and promote continuous improvement […]

Biography: Manda Stegall is an Instructional Coach with the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program at UNC Charlotte. Bringing over 20 years of instructional coaching experience, Manda’s coaching approach is rooted in authentic relationships, empathy, equity, and individualized support. She recognizes that each beginning teacher’s path is unique and tailors her coaching to meet their […]