Oct. 20, 2026

High Expectations, Higher Belief

High Expectations, Higher Belief
High Expectations, Higher Belief
The Stuff I Learned About Learning: A TCEA Podcast
High Expectations, Higher Belief

Guest: Ali Worsham, Instructional Coach, Pine Tree ISD

Ali Worsham, an instructional coach at Pine Tree ISD, opens up about being the kid nobody wanted on their roster, and how that experience shapes the way she coaches teachers and champions struggling students today. From secondary English classrooms to elementary literacy coaching, Ali shares what it means to close learning gaps, build kids' belief in themselves, and lead with high expectations. She and the hosts talk candidly about introversion, coaching without being the "expert," and why the foundation laid in kindergarten shapes everything that follows.