EDU Coach Collective

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another epic episode of Restart Recharge! This week, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter are joined by the incredible EDU Guardians: Larisa Black, Aileen Wallace, Christie Cloud, and Alyssa Faubion (and Heather Brown). These educational superheroes share their origin story and the super tools that power their mission to unite and ignite the passion of educators worl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Restart Recharge, Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse tackle the important topic of cybersecurity in education with Kehlan Rutan, Senior Information Security Officer at Forward Edge. As schools become frequent targets for cyber threats, Kehlan shares his extensive experience in improving cybersecurity for K-12 schools, offering practical strategies to protect digi...

Send us Fan Mail In this exciting episode, join Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter as they learn more about "Tech Madness", a thrilling tech competition that transformed professional development into a battleground of innovation and skill. Discover how our instructional coaches Alyssa Faubion and Jordan Petri turned a friendly contest into a powerhouse of learning, motivation, and communi...

Send us Fan Mail As the school year winds down, Rachel Porter and our hosts, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter, explore practical strategies for instructional coaches to help teachers reflect on the past year and prepare for the next. They discuss the importance of feedback, the use of AI to organize and analyze responses, and the value of having a coaching buddy to gain different perspectives. Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to enhance your role in educational leadership? "The Leadership Journey: Insights for Instructional Coaches" offers a practical and insightful look into the world of instructional coaching. This episode is perfect for instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and educators looking to deepen their impact and leadership skills within the educational landscape. W...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "AI Conversations," we are bringing back the hot topic of AI in the classroom. Join us and forward-thinking educator Adam Mohler as he delves into how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning. Adam emphasizes that AI is not just a tool for students but also a personal assistant for teachers, easing their workload and supporting better teaching. Disco...

Send us Fan Mail Ever thought of TikTok as more than just dance moves and viral challenges? In this week’s episode of Restart Recharge, we're shaking things up by diving into how TikTok can be a game-changer for teacher PD. We're joined by the one and only Dr. Tyler Tarver, who’s not just a big deal online with over 120 million views but also a guru when it comes to making learning fun a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week on Restart Recharge as we tackle the essential topic of feedback in education with Brooke Conklin, a return guest and one of our very own here at Forward Edge. Brooke, who has helped build and is now leading our certification programs and our Coaching Network. Today she brings her practical experience and insights into how effective feedback can enhance teaching...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Restart Recharge, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of "Building and Sustaining Communities and Teacher Groups." Andrea Carovillano joins us to share her practical advice on creating supportive environments where teachers work together effectively. We'll talk about how to make teacher groups work for everyone, celebrate small wins, and build conn...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's Restart Recharge, we take a slight detour from our usual discussions on pedagogy and professional development to focus on a topic that's crucial for anyone looking to step into the world of instructional coaching: the application process. We're joined by Tyler Erwin, Assistant Director of Curriculum and Integration at Forward Edge, who brings a wealth...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first episode of Season 4 of Restart Recharge ! This time we navigate beyond the surface of bite-sized learning to explore the transformative world of micro-credentialing in K-12 education. Join us as we delve into a comprehensive discussion with Tom Burton, CEO of We Empower LLC and former Superintendent of Princeton City Schools, who brings his rich expertise and...

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale of "Restart Recharge," hosts Matthaeus and Katie reflect on the year, focusing on the challenge of finding effective professional development (PD) strategies for instructional coaches. They explore the importance of adaptability and communication in education, inspired by a historical event that Katie brings to life through an insightful activity. T...

Send us Fan Mail Join us and Alfonso Mendoza, host of 'My EdTech Life,' as we unravel the secrets of making technology in education both simple and empathetic. From building relationships across 14 buildings to offering military-grade life advice, Fonz shares actionable strategies for reaching every teacher in your district and tips on keeping tech approachable. This episode is a treasur...

Send us Fan Mail Join Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter as they talk with Deb Norton about the intricacies of Artificial Intelligence in education in today's episode. Deb shares her insights on ethical considerations, such as plagiarism, and offers practical advice on how to integrate AI tools in a balanced and responsible manner. The episode delves into trusted AI resources, the concept of &...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter explore the realm of interactive digital content with Cat Spencer from Genially. Cat, a former English teacher now passionate about EdTech, shares her move to Genially and how this one-stop shop is simplifying interactive content creation for educators. They discuss the variety of resources Genially offers, from gamificati...

Send us Fan Mail Instructional coach Emily Heller joins hosts Katie Ritter and Matthäus Huelse to discuss the VSTE Coaching Certification program she helped create in Virginia. Emily provides insights into the structure of the program, which offers flexible professional development and community support for tech coaches. She shares tips for coaches looking to advocate for more training, emphasizin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special episode of "Restart Recharge: A Tech Coach Collective!" In this episode, we're taking a slight detour from our usual content to introduce you to our new co-host, Matthäus Huelse. From his roots in Germany to his educational journey across continents, Matthäus brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the podcast. Join Katie Ritter...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we welcome special guests Katie Fielding and Crystal Trapani to discuss accessibility and how coaches can integrate it into their work. Katie and Crystal share their personal journeys to accessibility advocacy. They offer tips for making materials more accessible through simple changes like font selection, alt text for images, and leveraging closed captions. Other highl...

Send us Fan Mail There are several media outlets to share thoughts and knowledge today, but one that has continued to grow in popularity is podcasting! Guess what…you’re listening to one right now! Let’s jump on board with podcasting in schools - whether it’s educators or students podcasting can both be fun and valuable! Today we’ll discuss how instructional coaches can make a push for podcasting...

Send us Fan Mail As we kick off a new school year, it is an important time to reach out to all teachers to help them be successful. We can aid in their growth throughout the school year and that will continue through their teaching of the students. We’re joined by Ron Madison, an instructional technologist from Michigan, who strives to aid in the growth of ALL the educators he works with. Follow R...

Send us Fan Mail Google for Education is always at the forefront of innovation to best equip educators with their educational technology needs! But how do they get their new innovations in the minds of educators? Through a partnership with Forward Edge, the creation of the Google Adaptive Learning Lab allowed for fast paced, but interactive sessions for educators to learn new Google tools from our...

Send us Fan Mail As we near the end of the school year, it is time to reflect on our coaching and decide what went well and what we can utilize for next year. However, there will likely be some methods and practices that should not make the trip into next year. Rather they should end or perish with the finish of the school year. With us today is Jon Smith from BookCreator, who is going to talk mor...

Send us Fan Mail As instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work with our teachers to get them using it! And that...

Send us Fan Mail As instructional coaches, we sometimes work in specific grade level buildings. Other times we are serving the entire district, including all grade level bands. It can be a mystery in what edtech strategies we should implore in the elementary buildings. However, our littles are excited to learn and use technology, so we need to work with our teachers to get them using it! Follow De...

Send us Fan Mail Project Based Learning - or PBL - is an exciting strategy to allow a project to drive the student learning in the classroom. However, despite how exciting this can be, it can be difficult to implement or get the idea truly running. That may be an excellent place for the coach to join in! In this episode, we’ll discuss ideas and strategies for the instructional coach to assist teac...