Overcoming Teacher Resistance: Strategies for School Leaders with Becca Silver - Ep 53

Released November 18, 2025

Struggling with teacher resistance in your school? Discover how Becca Silver, creator of the Catalyst Mindsets™ and founder of The Whole Educator, helps leaders and coaches move beyond compliance to build real teacher agency, engagement, and collaboration.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How to understand the unmet needs behind teacher resistance
  • The 5 Catalyst Mindsets™: Value, Ownership, Belonging, Success, and Growth
  • Strategies for coaching the whole educator, not just the role they play
  • Building a human-centered, collaborative school culture Whether you’re a principal, instructional coach, or teacher leader, this conversation offers practical insights to transform resistance into commitment and collaboration.

Listen now and start creating a culture where teachers—and students—thrive!

Learn more about Becca Silver at www.thewholeeducator.com

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Author: Nadine Wood