EDU Coach Collective

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Celine and Katie, along with special guest and podcast editor Ben, for a reflective midseason deep dive into the sixth season of the EDU Coach Collective. In this episode, the team transitions from behind the scenes to the forefront to discuss the strategies and guests that have shaped their coaching practices this year.

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate the end of the school year with Celine and Katie as they step out of "survival mode" and into the Summer Sandbox . In this episode, they are joined by Kaitlyn Frederick , an instructional coach who shares her journey through a year of breakthroughs and strategic pivots.

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Tracee Keough, the Assistant Director of Coaching Programs at Forward Edge, discussing the evolution of the Certified Coach Program . The conversation highlights the program's structure, its focus on systemic change, and the integration of AI to optimize coaching workflows. 1

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the EDU Coach Collective Podcast features host Katie Ritter in conversation with Jo Lein , a leadership coach and author, discussing the complexities of mindset in instructional coaching. As a leadership coach and writer, Jo Lein focuses on helping individuals move beyond merely "performing" change to actually experiencing it

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the EDU Coach Collective podcast features Craig Randall , author of Trust-Based Observations . The discussion focuses on revolutionizing classroom observations by removing the "gotcha" culture of evaluation and replacing it with a foundation of relational trust to foster genuine teacher growth.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the EDU Coach Collective, hosts Celine and Katie speak with Emilie Rio, a high school instructional technology coach in Illinois, about her unique approach to strategy-focused coaching. Drawing on her background as a former Spanish teacher, Emilie shares how she creates a safe, vulnerable space for staff to learn new technology, much like she did for students le...

Send us Fan Mail Is instructional coaching actually working, or are we just treating symptoms of a broken system? In this episode of the Coaching Research Conversations with Matt Brady, we tackle the identity crisis facing modern coaches. With hundreds of different job titles and a lack of clear metrics, many coaches find themselves stuck in a loop of "yak shaving"—tackling endless, irre...

Send us Fan Mail Join our coaches Lisa Olidges and Jordan Petri as we explore the "March Madness" coaching cycle—a framework designed to re-energize staff through gamified professional development and high-utility tech tools. From running 4-to-6 week intensive coaching cycles to hosting "Tech Pop-ups" that give teachers their time back, we’re sharing the exact tactics you need...

Send us Fan Mail Instructional coaching isn’t just about the latest tech—it’s about solving problems and seeing the human in front of you. In this episode, Celine and Katie welcome Dr. Kaylah Holland , a Google Certified Innovator and ISTE award winner, to discuss how we can revolutionize Professional Development. Dr. Holland shares her "non-negotiables" for effective PD and takes us ins...

Send us Fan Mail In this heart-to-heart episode of the Edu Coach Collective , we’re stepping away from the "how-to" and leaning into the "why." We sat down with several instructional coaches from the Forward Edge team to uncover the special moments that make this job so rewarding. From the "lightbulb" moments in a classroom to the quiet, breakthrough conversations in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the EDU Coach Collective, hosts Celine Thomas and Katie Ritter sit down with Jeffrey Riley, a former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education, now leading a nonprofit initiative at MIT. The conversation shifts from simple AI tools to the broader necessity of AI literacy for students, teachers, and instructional leaders.

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, everyone! You are listening to the very first episode of the year, and if you noticed a new name in your feed, your ears aren't playing tricks on you. Welcome to the EDU Coach Collective ! We are so excited to kick off this season with a fresh look and a renewed mission. We’re still the same team from Forward Edge you know and love—former educators working as...

Send us Fan Mail To all of our valued, loyal listeners, thank you for being the heart of our community! We are thrilled to officially announce that the Restart Recharge Podcast is leveling up and rebranding to become The EDU Coach Collective ! This transition marks an exciting new chapter, and we are gearing up to make 2026 our most impactful year yet.

Send us Fan Mail This two-part series features hosts Jordan and Torie discussing the essential process of developing and resetting their coaching personas, especially when transitioning to a new environment or district. In Part 2, the conversation likely pivots from sharing initial struggles (like navigating "Coach-ese" jargon and the cultural shock of starting over, which was covered in...

Send us Fan Mail  Instructional coaches Torie and Jordan transition districts, moving from being established experts to the new kids on the block. Hear their hilarious struggles with "Coach-ese" jargon and the cultural shock of starting over. This conversation delivers actionable ideas on how to successfully reset your coaching persona and earn trust in any new school environment. Get re...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Restart Recharge, the podcast for coaches ready to level up their practice. In this revolutionary episode, we're joined by Maureen Lamb, a true innovator who blends the ancient world with the future of learning. Maureen teaches Latin, a language often called "dead," yet she's a cutting-edge AI expert and Google Certified Trainer. We dig into the...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the tools that power coaching success! Restart Recharge Podcast: What's in Your Coaching Bag? In this practical and insightful episode, we peek inside the actual coaching bags of our Forward Edge coaches to reveal their essential gear. From productivity tools and tech gadgets to self-care items and unexpected resources, our coaches sh...

Send us Fan Mail "Getting AI Ready with Gemini" is an episode of the Restart Recharge podcast, tailored for coaches looking to implement AI into their practice for the school year. The episode includes a live demonstration on how to utilize Google Gemini to structure and navigate coaching tasks. Viewers can watch the full demonstration on YouTube @restartrechargepodcast.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with former superintendent and educational leader Marlon Styles to explore the crucial dynamic between coaches and administrators. Drawing on his experience from both sides of the desk, Marlon offers a unique and practical guide to building trusting, collaborative relationships with school and district leadership. Discover key strategies for effective...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to truly thrive in your career? Find out today on Restart Recharge! We're continuing our illuminating discussion with Lisa Oldiges in 'Career Campus Insights, Part 2.' Let's get you restarted and recharged!

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to announce in this weeks episode that we have a new Podcast Co-host and producer! We welcome Celine Thomas who is sharing her excitement to begin her journey with Restart Recharge. 

Send us Fan Mail Hit the restart button with Celine as she welcomes a dynamic coaching team, Ben and "Katie Mac" from Career Campuses. Discover how they're revolutionizing professional development with their "Learnapalooza" event, injecting fun and growth mindset into their unique career tech environment. From welding to cosmetology, learn how these coaches build vital rel...

Send us Fan Mail  This is Restart Recharge, a podcast dedicated to the growth and development of coaches within the Indian Hill School District. Tune in to hear firsthand accounts of how our coaches learn from one another, tackle challenges, and continually refine their approaches to support our students and programs effectively, both as a united team and as individual leaders. Check out our time...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Jorge Valenzuela is a leading performance and education coach, author, and university instructor at Old Dominion University, as well as a speaker for Lifelong Learning Defined. He is dedicated to empowering educators through training in instructional innovation, action research, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills. Partnerin...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Restart Recharge, we welcome Kaitlyn Frederick, an instructional design coach here at Forward Edge, who shares her unique perspectives on coaching, drawn from her experiences in both K-12 and the corporate world. Kaitlyn discusses the importance of creative marketing and truly listening to teachers' needs. She also provides innovative ideas such as "D...