5 key observations by Pear Instructional Math Coaches. What we've learned being on the front lines with your teachers. I thought I'd share 5 key oberservations from our partnerships with school districts on what makes a math coach successful. One common thread I see is the importance of the teacher/coach relationship. As we approach the 2017-18 school year and, our coaches are reflecting on how to make this relationship even stronger to continue to support your teachers at be