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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.

More About Whitney

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.

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 recent blog posts. I write articles for school leaders, teachers, and even parents.

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School Leaders

5 Powerful Instructional Coaching Tips

ByBig Ideas Educator January 28, 2025January 28, 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…

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Parents

50 Thank You Card for Teacher Ideas to Show You Care

ByBig Ideas Educator January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

It’s hard to be a teacher nowadays, but it’s also a great joy to spend quality time with kids of all ages. If you have a teacher in your child’s life who has made a meaningful impact on their education, self confidence, and day-to-day happiness, please don’t miss the opportunity to send a heartfelt thank…

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Teachers

An Easy Table Points Classroom Management Strategy for K-5

ByBig Ideas Educator March 25, 2024November 5, 2024

I absolutely love using table points as a simple yet effective way to motivate kids in lower elementary school classrooms. What most K-2 teachers need is a streamlined, no-fuss classroom management strategy that will teach kids classroom expectations. While we want our students to have intrinsic motivation to succeed, the reality is that most kids don’t develop…

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Teachers

30 Interactive Word Wall Ideas for the Classroom

ByBig Ideas Educator February 9, 2024February 11, 2024

At my elementary school, our word walls have to meet very specific requirements because we follow a dual-language program called Gomez and Gomez. But guess what? These word wall ideas for the classroom will support any kid – not just English language learners. The main thing is that a word wall should not be treated like…

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Parents

A Kindergarten Reading Level: What’s Expected of Today’s Kids

ByBig Ideas Educator December 3, 2023April 17, 2025

Kindergarten certainly isn’t what it used to be. In decades past, kindergarten was mostly about socialization and learning through play. Now, we see learning through play happening mostly in pre-k. Today’s public school kindergarteners are expected to be fluently reading sentences and short paragraphs by the end of the school year.  But what exactly is…

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Teachers

33 of the Best Teacher Supplies for Your Classroom

ByBig Ideas Educator November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

As a former classroom teacher and current instructional coach, I can help you set up your classroom for success. The right supplies in your classroom can make a huge difference in your mindset.  It can be tempting to focus on classroom decorations and bulletin boards (and let’s face it – that’s the fun part for…

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