We are building a world
where access to professional learning in instructional coaching is no longer a barrier but a bridge to creating
meaningful impact.
The world didn’t need another professional development consultant firm...
It needed something different. Something more. It needed something with the imagination and insight to upend the broken one-and-done professional development model. A structure that understands that change happens with a culture of coaching, differentiated and implementation support, and a strong community.
A mission-driven organization born out of frustration for the lack of access to affordable professional development for the role of instructional coach and built on the success of the comprehensive framework, The SIMPLE Approach to Creating Impactful Schools,™ as it is the first of its kind.
Our founder and CEO Nicole S. Turner, found herself without support or direction when transitioning into an instructional coaching role. She turned her challenges into an opportunity, creating a Facebook group that rapidly grew to 500 coaches in under 30 days.
Since the official launching in 2016, Simply Instructional Coaching has built a suite of affordable professional learning opportunities and resources for coaches and school leaders that has empowered over 20,000 educators in over 25 countries by utilizing the power of technology and the internet impacting millions of students and teachers.
MISSION
We have a simple mission: to cultivate instructional coaches and school leaders to become Impact Builders who foster sustainable change in educational environments.
WE VALUE
Simplicity
We simplify complex coaching concepts, making them accessible and actionable, so educators can implement immediately with confidence.
Impact
We build the capacities of coaches and school leaders, creating a ripple effect that enhances teacher performance and student outcomes.
Community
We foster authentic connections and a supportive network where educators learn and grow together.
Sustainability
We design programs and resources that ensure long-term success, helping coaches and school leaders implement, reflect, adapt, and refine their practices.
Meet the Founder
Nicole S. Turner is a recognized leader in K-12 education, celebrated for her innovative approach to instructional coaching and school improvement through the SIMPLE Approach to Creating Impactful Schools.™ This comprehensive framework integrates the SIMPLE Shift and the SIMPLE Blueprint, providing a holistic strategy for transforming schools into thriving environments of excellence and collaboration.
With 18 years of experience, Nicole has worn many hats in education—as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school leader, and Indiana Department of Education school improvement specialist. Her expertise spans across three key areas: Coaching Culture, Instructional Coaching, and Leadership and School Culture. She excels in creating supportive coaching environments, guiding school leaders and coaches to enhance teacher performance and drive classroom success.
Nicole has impacted thousands of educators through her workshops, coaching sessions, and speaking engagements. She is the creator of the Impact Builders Society, a community dedicated to empowering educators to create lasting, meaningful change in their schools. Additionally, she founded the Simply Coaching Summit, the very first full virtual summit created for instructional coaches and school leaders, bringing them together to collaborate and learn from one another.
She is actively involved in professional organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, and the Indiana State Teacher Association.
As an author, Nicole has published Simply Instructional Coaching: Questions Asked and Answered from the Field and Simply Instructional Coaching Planner™ with Solution Tree Press, and she has self-published The SIMPLE Blueprint for Instructional Coaching™ Workbook.
Beyond her professional life, Nicole cherishes family time with her husband, three biological children, and three bonus children. Their unwavering support fuels her passion for education.
Nicole S. Turner is dedicated to making a real difference in education, focusing on practical support, community building, and the implementation of strategies that lead to impactful, lasting change in schools.
OUR TEAM
Katie G
Project Manager
Katie is a passionate educator and mom of four with a master’s in elementary education from Virginia Tech—Go Hokies! After nearly a decade of classroom teaching, she shifted gears to support students, teachers, and leaders in new ways. Her love for organization and detail shines through in her work with Simply Instructional Coaching, especially in managing and organizing the Simply Coaching Summit. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Katie spending time with her family and traveling.
Katie G
Project Manager
Katie is a passionate educator and mom of four with a master’s in elementary education from Virginia Tech—Go Hokies! After nearly a decade of classroom teaching, she shifted gears to support students, teachers, and leaders in new ways. Her love for organization and detail shines through in her work with Simply Instructional Coaching, especially in managing and organizing the Simply Coaching Summit. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Katie spending time with her family and traveling.
Katie G
Project Manager
Katie is a passionate educator and mom of four with a master’s in elementary education from Virginia Tech—Go Hokies! After nearly a decade of classroom teaching, she shifted gears to support students, teachers, and leaders in new ways. Her love for organization and detail shines through in her work with Simply Instructional Coaching, especially in managing and organizing the Simply Coaching Summit. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Katie spending time with her family and traveling.
