Join us for our Girlfriends Check-in on October 4, 2025 Check it out!!

AlignEd

Coaching & Consulting

  • Home
  • About
  • Services
  • Shop
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Testimonials
Facebook-f Instagram Youtube
  • Blogging, Uncategorized

    Coaching Through Resistance With Clarity and Care

    • April 30, 2025
    • 0 comments
    • by C. Tate

    What resistance in coaching reveals and how to meet it with care. Every instructional coach has experienced it. That moment when a teacher on your caseload resists the support you are offering. Resistance is a real part of the work, and while we sometimes personalize it, it often is not personal. Sometimes, resistance stems from […]

    CONTINUE READING

  • Blogging

    Why Instructional Coaches Already Are Instructional Leaders

    • April 24, 2025
    • 0 comments
    • by C. Tate

    In many schools, instructional coaches are seen as supporters, not leaders. They’re viewed as the bridge between the classroom and administration, a helpful resource when time allows. But let’s be clear: instructional coaches are instructional leaders. It’s time we name that without hesitation. The truth is, many coaches are already doing the work of leadership […]

    CONTINUE READING

  • Blogging

    From Research to Publication – My First Edutopia Article

    • September 16, 2024
    • 0 comments
    • by C. Tate

    I recently published my first practitioner article with Edutopia, inspired by my research and experiences supporting instructional coaches. This post shares the story behind the article and why turning research into real, applicable coaching strategies matters more than ever.

    CONTINUE READING

  • Advocacy

    Why The Right to Read Moved Me to Act

    • April 29, 2024
    • 0 comments
    • by C. Tate

    After attending The Right to Read screening, I knew I needed to bring this message to my community. From a parent workshop to a local event for educators and leaders, this post reflects on what happens when we create space for honest conversations about literacy and equity.

    CONTINUE READING

About Me
About Me

As a female edupreneur, she's your go-to coach for strategy, growth, and meaningful leadership!  Learn More

 
Advocacy
Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Categories
  • Advocacy
  • Blogging
  • Uncategorized

Grab your freebie!

Get a taste of what Aligned Coaching & Consulting offers with a free Coaching Reflection Journal to help you lead, reflect, or plan with purpose.

Built for busy coaches and leaders, this downloadable journal helps you pause, reflect, and grow with intention. Whether processing a tough coaching cycle or planning your next move, this simple tool supports clarity and alignment, one reflection at a time.

Dr. Courtney Tate

the_alignedcoach

Personal & Executive Coach | Educational Consultant
Helping leaders grow and achieve their goals. Let’s align to strategies for success! ✨

Today we pause to honor. This is more than a day o Today we pause to honor.
This is more than a day off. It is a moment to remember those who gave their lives in service to this country.

To the families who live with that sacrifice every day, we see you. We thank you. We honor the memory of your loved ones.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #Gratitude #TheAlignedCoach
Coming Fall 2025: Unseen, Yet Essential: A Resourc Coming Fall 2025: Unseen, Yet Essential: A Resource for Black Women Instructional Coaches!

This book is rooted in my research, lived experience, and the voices of women who lead, coach, and advocate…often without recognition. It’s not just a book; it’s a call to be seen, supported, and sustained in this work.

Thank you to everyone who’s already shown love. I can’t wait to share more soon. 💕
#UnseenYetEssential #BWIC #InstructionalCoaching #LeadershipMatters #BlackWomenLead
In every coaching relationship I’ve led, I’ve In every coaching relationship I’ve led, I’ve seen one common shift: clarity.

Clarity about purpose.
Clarity in decision-making.
Clarity in how to move forward—even when the path feels heavy.

Because coaching isn’t just about giving tools. It’s about helping people see themselves, their impact, and their next step more clearly.

That clarity can be a game changer.
And that’s what I help create.

If you’re holding space for others but have no space for yourself… you don’t have to keep leading from an empty place.

DM me if you’re ready to get clear and get aligned.

#TheAlignedCoach #BWIC #InstructionalCoaching #LeadershipSupport
Every day isn’t research, coaching, or writing. Every day isn’t research, coaching, or writing. The day before graduation, I took a moment to pause, breathe, and just be.

Rest really is part of the work.
It was quiet, peaceful, and exactly what I didn’t know I needed.

If you’re in a season of grinding, let this be your reminder: You don’t have to earn rest. You just have to honor it.

#TheAlignedCoach #BWIC
Load More Follow on Instagram
© Copyright AlignEd 2025. Theme by Bluchic.