This week, I had the incredible opportunity to speak at the Virtual PLN Coaching Session for Math Coaches, where I shared strategies for Coaching for G.R.I.T. It was a powerful discussion on how we, as coaches, can equip educators with the tools they need to cultivate resilience, self-efficacy, time management, and a growth mindset in their students.  

 The Power of Coaching for Grit  

During my session, I introduced my G.R.I.T. Framework—which stands for:  

✅ Growth Mindset – Helping students and educators embrace challenges as opportunities.  

✅ Resilience– Encouraging perseverance through productive struggle.  

✅ Self-Efficacy – Building confidence in one's ability to succeed.  

✅ Time Management– Developing the discipline to break problems into manageable steps.  

As math coaches, we play a pivotal role in shaping both teacher effectiveness and student success. By embedding grit into our coaching practices, we empower teachers to create classrooms where students persist, problem-solve, and thrive—even when the content gets tough.  

Keep Building Grit!  

If you missed my session or want to dive deeper into the G.R.I.T. Framework, I invite you to explore my website: www.india-white.com. There, you’ll find:  

📌 The G.R.I.T. Calendar—daily inspiration to keep you and your students motivated  

📌 G.R.I.T. Resources for math educators and coaches  

📌 The opportunity to book me for speaking engagements or G.R.I.T. training sessions!  

Let’s continue this important work together. Coaching for grit isn’t just about teaching math—it’s about changing mindsets and building resilient learners. Thank you to everyone who joined the session, and I look forward to seeing how you incorporate grit into your coaching practices!  

Love, 

India