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INFOhio ICoach Spotlight: Andrea Schimpf

Author // Jill Finnan Tuesday, 07 January 2025

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INFOhio, Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library, supports educators statewide by providing quality digital content, web tools, and professional development at no cost. Through our train-the-trainer INFOhio ICoach program, teacher leaders learn to integrate INFOhio’s digital content into instruction using our Learning Pathways training curriculum. Educators build capacity as teacher leaders by offering professional development opportunities for their own schools and districts on INFOhio tools and resources. INFOhio empowers Ohio educators to become teacher leaders by expanding their professional learning network through our ICoach train-the-trainer program.

Every quarter, INFOhio will be featuring the amazing work of INFOhio ICoaches across the state. Not only are INFOhio ICoaches trained to share INFOhio’s quality resources with their schools and districts, but they are also champions of equity. At INFOhio, we believe that every Ohio student deserves the opportunity to learn from high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials to become a resilient, lifelong learner who contributes to society. 

  

HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS?

Success is enjoying what you do and making a difference in the lives of others.

  

IF YOU COULD BE ANY FICTIONAL CHARACTER, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE? WHY?

I would enjoy being Lucy Pevensie as she pushed through the wardrobe coats and discovered the wonders of Narnia.

 

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING AN ICOACH?

I think that we are so lucky in Ohio to have access to so many great resources that are purchased by INFOhio, and I love to share the good news with teachers and students that they can access these resources for free.

 

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INFOHIO RESOURCE? WHY?

ISearch itself is still one of my favorite resources because it allows users to connect to all of the other INFOhio resources. I still like to remind students how easy this makes research for them. I also absolutely love BookFlix and the other new eBooks!

 

DESCRIBE YOUR "BIGGEST WIN" THAT DEMONSTRATES HOW YOUR ROLE AS AN INFOHIO ICOACH AND INTEGRATION OF INFOHIO RESOURCES SUPPORTS INSTRUCTION, STUDENT LEARNING, OR EQUITY WITHIN YOUR SCHOOL.

I loved how I could help English teachers with persuasive writing and debates by showing them Points of View Reference Source!

  

Are you interested in learning more about becoming an INFOhio ICoach? Find INFOhio ICoaches in your area and discover more about the INFOhio ICoach train-the-trainer program on INFOhio’s site. In addition, we are always here to help, if you have questions, comments, or would like to be our next featured INFOhio ICoach please contact us at support.infohio.org.

About the Author

Posted by: Jill Finnan

Jill Finnan joined the INFOhio team in 2022. She focuses on early learning initiatives and supporting educator professional learning. She has more than 16 years of experience which includes crucial work in professional development for educators, Quality Rating & Improvement Systems (QRIS) leader and coach in both Ohio and Arizona, and as a teacher and administrator in childcare centers, preschools, and elementary schools. Jill received her B.S. and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. Her passion lies in helping early learners thrive and succeed.

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