Olivia Wahl Coaching & Consulting June Newsletter

Learning Together

Welcome to my very first newsletter! I'm thrilled to share what I've been working on behind the scenes.

After months of collaboration with my incredible graphic designer, Sarah Mangerson, I'm excited to unveil my refreshed website. The new design reflects what drives my work: bringing coaches, teachers, administrators, and families together to create school environments where inspiration flows and every student is deeply engaged in learning.

The updated site makes it easier than ever to explore my coaching and consulting services, helping you find exactly the support your school, district, or region needs. Plus, you'll discover new downloadable resources designed to enrich your professional learning journey.

What I’m Reading Now

The Disengaged Teen

Helping Kids Learn Better,
Feel Better, and Live Better
by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop

Identify the root causes of student disengagement by looking beyond surface behaviors to understand your teens' needs for autonomy, connection, and purpose. Create meaningful learning experiences that give your students voice and choice while building authentic relationships that connect their education to their future goals.

The Culture Code

The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
by Daniel Coyle

Use The Culture Code's principles to create a psychologically safe classroom environment where your students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions without fear of judgment. Daniel offers strategies to help you foster a sense of belonging through consistent classroom rituals, inclusive language, and demonstrating to your students that their contributions genuinely matter to your learning community.

Upcoming Schoolutions Episodes

06/02 Guest Interview & 06/06 Bonus Reflection
Stephen Polera & Dr. Wendy Bunker

Discover how Westmoreland Central School tackled its reading crisis head-on with a comprehensive, data-driven approach to literacy instruction. When principals noticed alarming numbers of K-2 students in intervention and third graders struggling with reading, they knew something had to change.

06/09 Guest Interview & 06/13 Bonus Reflection
Pernille Ripp

What happens when a veteran teacher in America moves home to Denmark? Pernille Ripp shares her eye-opening journey from the pressure-cooker environment of U.S. education to the trust-based, community-first approach of Danish schools.

06/16, 06/20, 06/23, & 06/27
Summer Series Kicks Off!

Teachers, you've made it to summer break! Instead of taking a podcast hiatus, I'm creating 20 mini episodes packed with actionable tasks to set you up for fall success while still prioritizing your much-needed rest and rejuvenation.

This month's ideas help you roll into the new school year with less stress and more confidence:

Organizing your classroom library
Creating a sustainable self-care plan
Implementing a pencil management system
Building connections with community resources

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Upcoming Events

I hope to see you at #LitMath2025 for our interactive workshop: Developing Student Dialogue: How to Create Small-Group Collaborations Where Each Voice Matters. Join Toni Cameron and me at the 2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Chicago this month! Discover proven strategies for fostering meaningful student discussions that elevate learning through collaboration.

2025 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics

Monday, June 16th
1:00 pm to 2:15 pm CST
Salon A-4, Hilton Chicago
Reserve your spot today