The Breakthrough Coach

The Breakthrough Coach For over 15 years, The Breakthrough Coach Program has been foundational for new administrators, and life-altering for experienced ones.

TBC is an educational training and coaching firm with a 25-year track record of multiplying the time school leaders spend observing classrooms by 500%, decreasing workloads by 20 hours per week, and measurably increasing student outcomes. The Breakthrough Coach is an educational training and consulting firm that supports school administrators to be transformational leaders who achieve student succ

ess in a sensible workweek. With a track record of reducing administrators' workloads by 15-20 hours per week AND multiplying their time in classrooms by 500%, The Breakthrough Coach teaches school leaders how to build productive front-office environments that then free them up to focus on creating sustainable, school-wide improvement. The Breakthrough Coach is profound - the answer to how to increase student achievement and have a healthy personal life.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us recently in Houston, Texas, and Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Over two days, thes...
06/18/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us recently in Houston, Texas, and Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Over two days, these leaders challenged old assumptions, explored new systems, and learned practical strategies to reclaim their time, strengthen their leadership, and spend more time where they make the greatest impact for students and teachers.

We're excited to see the breakthroughs that happen when these leaders return to their schools with a clear plan and renewed focus.

Staff satisfaction improves when leaders are present, visible, and investing in their people. When Rochelle Lofstrand, H...
06/17/2026

Staff satisfaction improves when leaders are present, visible, and investing in their people. When Rochelle Lofstrand, Head of School at The GLOBE Academy, realized she had become too removed from the day-to-day work of supporting teachers, she made a change. By implementing The Breakthrough Coach Fundamental Practices™, she reclaimed her time, increased her classroom presence, strengthened relationships with staff, and helped create a more positive and supportive culture across the school.

The result? Higher staff satisfaction, stronger leadership capacity, and a healthier, more sustainable leadership model. Read Rochelle’s story here: https://www.the-breakthrough-coach.com/case-study/the-year-i-finally-got-out-of-my-officeand-out-of-my-own-way/

A big congratulations to our newest Breakthrough Coach graduates from New Braunfels, Texas, and Rockford, Illinois! Over...
06/11/2026

A big congratulations to our newest Breakthrough Coach graduates from New Braunfels, Texas, and Rockford, Illinois! Over two days, these leaders challenged old assumptions, learned practical systems to reclaim their time, and developed strategies to spend more time in classrooms, coaching teachers, and supporting students.

Thank you for your energy, engagement, and willingness to rethink what's possible. We can't wait to see the breakthroughs that happen in your schools and districts in the months ahead.

06/09/2026

School principals find themselves spending valuable time handling discipline issues that pull them away from being in classrooms, leading to school improvement. Plus, your presence out in the building will help to de-escalate situations before they get worse. Train your staff to manage student behaviors so you can observe kids at their best, rather than disciplining them at their worst.

With the pace of the school year finally slowing down, summer becomes one of the few opportunities administrators have t...
06/04/2026

With the pace of the school year finally slowing down, summer becomes one of the few opportunities administrators have to step back, reflect, and invest in professional development that can truly transform the way they lead. Dr. Kari Roan did exactly that, and the results were remarkable: “I've increased my coaching time in classrooms from 5 to 20 hours a week in one school year! The majority of our students are now showing growth at or above the 50th percentile nationally in all three content areas.” This summer, take the time to build the systems, habits, and leadership practices that can help you spend more time where it matters most: in classrooms, driving student achievement.

This summer, while the pace slows down just enough to reflect and reset, there’s one relationship school leaders should ...
05/27/2026

This summer, while the pace slows down just enough to reflect and reset, there’s one relationship school leaders should be investing in before next year begins: the principal-secretary partnership.

When principals and secretaries learn to operate as a true executive team, schools become stronger, more organized, far more effective, and principals gain more time to be in classrooms, supporting staff and students. Read more in our latest blog: Better Schools Begin with a Better Principal-Secretary Partnership here: https://www.the-breakthrough-coach.com/better-schools-begin-with-a-better-principal-secretary-partnerships/

Philadelphia is officially on the schedule. Due to growing demand from school leaders in the Northeast, we’ve added a st...
05/21/2026

Philadelphia is officially on the schedule. Due to growing demand from school leaders in the Northeast, we’ve added a stop in Philadelphia this summer designed to help school leaders spend two full days each week observing classrooms, work more efficiently, empower their staff, enjoy work-life balance, and increase student outcomes, all in a sensible school week. See more details on our website!

School leadership is incredibly demanding, and too many administrators are spending their days buried in interruptions, ...
05/13/2026

School leadership is incredibly demanding, and too many administrators are spending their days buried in interruptions, meetings, emails, and urgent tasks that pull them away from the work that matters most: being in classrooms. Jill Pancoast, President of The Breakthrough Coach, was recently featured in the latest episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast to discuss how to support administrators and their secretaries in building stronger systems, clarifying roles, and reducing the “administrivia” that can keep leaders from spending meaningful time in classrooms and with staff. If you’re a school leader, support school leaders, or work in a role where the daily demands can pull you away from your highest-impact work, this episode offers some practical insights and strategies to consider.

🎙️ Listen to the episode here 👉 bit.ly/TheGoodLifeEDU

The end of the school year is here… and if your days feel like a constant sprint, you’re not alone. But here’s the real ...
05/06/2026

The end of the school year is here… and if your days feel like a constant sprint, you’re not alone. But here’s the real question: are you finishing the year focused on the work that matters most, or just trying to get everything done? In our May newsletter, we’re highlighting a powerful example of what’s possible when leaders build the right systems to train and develop others.

Because finishing strong is about doing the right work, with the right support, at the right time. Take a deep breath, school leaders, you got this!

Happy National Principals Day to the leaders who keep schools moving forward every single day.Thank you for the early mo...
05/01/2026

Happy National Principals Day to the leaders who keep schools moving forward every single day.
Thank you for the early mornings, the hard conversations, the constant decision-making, and the commitment to your staff and students. Your work often happens behind the scenes, but its impact shapes futures.
Today, we celebrate you and the difference you make where it matters most.

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