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Recharge Coaching for Elementary Teachers

Thoughtful, targeted coaching that helps you become more effective – and less exhausted.

Because you should have a career that you love.

Get Started with Recharge Coaching

I’m Whitney Rancourt, an instructional coach with a heart for elementary teachers. Through Recharge Coaching, I help K–5 educators strengthen their literacy instruction and find their way back to energy and joy.

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What is Recharge Coaching?

Recharge Coaching isn’t a program – it’s an opportunity to catch your breath and get some quick wins – with the help of an instructional coach who can’t wait for you to love teaching again. I

Personalized Pathway

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Teaching isn’t one-size fits all, and this isn’t a “program.” Your pathway to growth will look different than your teacher bestie’s, and that’s okay.

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Supportive Weekly Coaching Calls

I’m on your team with 1:1 non-evaluative coaching. I’m not an administrator, but I’ll remember that you hired me to tell you the truth.

High-Leverage Action Steps

I’ll give you ONE action step to practice after every video you send. I’ll also look for a quick and easy win that will make your life easier.

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Judgment-Free Teaching Videos

There’s no need to prep fancy lessons for me. Just send me your authentic, every day teaching so I can help the REAL you.

Work With Me

Real Experience, Real Support

Real World Experience

I’ve spent a decade working side-by-side with teachers in public schools – first as a teacher, and now as a full-time RLA instructional coach.

Highly Qualified & Certified

I’ve got a master’s in educational leadership from the Stanford University School of Education, and teaching certifications in K-6 core subjects, secondary RLA, ESL, and G/T.

Teach for America Alum

I’m passionate about underserved communities and have served in Title 1 schools for my entire career. I got my start in the Houston ’06 Teach For America corps.

Family First

I know the struggle of balancing home and family life. I’m a wife and mom first. I live with my husband, our dog, and our 3 young kids in a house full of books, sidewalk chalk, and cereal bowls.

Chat with Whitney about Recharge Coaching

Have you been stuck in a cycle where every August you’re full of hope and excited about a new school year, only to be worn down and dejected again by late February?

Do you ever feel like you can’t possibly work any harder, and yet your student data falls short of your expectations – and possibly your admin team’s as well?

This 15 minute call is a no-pressure way of learning more about Recharge Coaching before you pay for a coaching package. If the partnership is a great fit, we both win!

Book a Free Consultation

“You deserve to thrive in your classroom – and come home with enough energy to enjoy your life.”

Whitney Rancourt

Get in Touch

Have questions about my services? Wondering if we’d make a great team? Reach out! I’d be happy to answer your questions.

Tips from the Coach

Below are my featured instructional coaching posts.

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    School Leaders

    4 Instructional Coaching Matrix Strategies to Prioritize Teachers

    ByBig Ideas Educator August 21, 2025August 25, 2025

    ​​​Want to Coach More Clearly This Year? Download 5 powerful reflection questions to help you clarify your teacher support — before the year gets away from you. Subscribe We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Built with Kit Introduction As an instructional coach, it’s easy to feel pulled in multiple directions. Some teachers…

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  • How to Use a Coaching Matrix to Focus Your Time as an Instructional Coach
    School Leaders

    How to Use a Coaching Matrix to Focus Your Time as an Instructional Coach

    ByBig Ideas Educator July 11, 2025August 25, 2025

    Stop reacting and start coaching with purpose. If you’ve ever ended your week wondering what you actually accomplished as an instructional coach, you’re not alone. This is the trap of reactive coaching — and it’s one I fell into early in my coaching journey. What Is a Coaching Matrix? A coaching matrix is a visual…

    Read More How to Use a Coaching Matrix to Focus Your Time as an Instructional CoachContinue

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    School Leaders

    How I Decide Who to Coach First (Without Getting Overwhelmed)

    ByBig Ideas Educator June 28, 2025August 25, 2025

    Prioritizing coaching support with strategy, not guilt. Instructional coaching is one of the most rewarding roles on campus — but it can also feel like you’re being pulled in twelve directions at once. Especially in August and September, everything feels urgent. New teachers need you. Veterans want to vent. Admins are assigning tasks. And somewhere…

    Read More How I Decide Who to Coach First (Without Getting Overwhelmed)Continue

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    School Leaders

    5 Powerful Instructional Coaching Tips

    ByBig Ideas Educator January 28, 2025August 25, 2025

    Are you considering a career as an instructional coach? This is my third year in coaching, and I absolutely love it. I’ve definitely had a few hiccups, but the successes I’ve gotten to experience with teachers have far outweighed the hard times. I’m hoping these instructional coaching tips will save you some heartache in an…

    Read More 5 Powerful Instructional Coaching TipsContinue

  • Creepy Pair of Underwear - Twin Day Ideas for Teachers
    School Leaders | Teachers

    15 Festive Twin Day Ideas for Teachers (plus bonus tips for administrators)

    ByBig Ideas Educator May 30, 2023October 31, 2024

    Many schools have fun spirit days as a way to build a sense of community throughout the school year. The whole campus has an opportunity to dress up in silly costumes. Unless these theme days happen too often, most teachers, kids and staff members love to participate in dress-up day. As a parent, these days…

    Read More 15 Festive Twin Day Ideas for Teachers (plus bonus tips for administrators)Continue

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    School Leaders

    10 Wonderful New Teacher Orientation Ideas to Support New Hires

    ByBig Ideas Educator April 14, 2023October 31, 2024

    There are few things more nerve-wracking than starting a new teaching job at a different school, especially if it’s your first year of teaching. One way to ease the stress on new teachers is by hosting a new teacher orientation as part of your professional development for the upcoming school year. Below are my best…

    Read More 10 Wonderful New Teacher Orientation Ideas to Support New HiresContinue

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