EDU Coach Collective

Forward Edge
  • 4.7 (23)
  • Education
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High-impact coaching starts with the right community. The EDU Coach Collective (brought to you by the team behind Restart Recharge) is your go-to source for the strategies and stories that move the needle in K-12 education. As active coaches at Forward Edge, we are in the trenches with you every day. Our mission? To provide consistent insights that serve all coaches. Through personal perspectives and expert guest interviews, we provide the tools you need to coach fearlessly. Wherever you are in your journey—we’ve been there, we are there, and we’re ready to help you grow. We are so excited to have you join the conversation with the EDU Coach Collective!  Also, be sure to check out the EDU Coach Network for more information, support, and all your coaching needs. 

  1. 4d ago

    Summer Sandbox: Reflection & Fun

    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.

    15 min

  2. May 26

    Coaching Programs with Tracee Keough

    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

    24 min

  3. May 12

    The "Gears" of Coaching

    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

    28 min

  4. Apr 28

    The Power of Trust-Based Conversations

    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.

    29 min

  5. Apr 14

    Strategy-Focused Coaching with Emilie Rio

    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 learning a foreign language. 1 2

    33 min

  6. Mar 24

    Coaching Research Conversations

    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, irrelevant tasks to get to the actual work of teaching.

    46 min

  7. Mar 10

    The Coaches Court: March Madness Strategies

    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 to finish the school year strong and build relationships that last into next year

    18 min

  8. Feb 24

    The Impact & Innovation Focus

    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 inside the unique world of coaching in juvenile justice facilities. From low-tech engagement strategies like "mood meters" to building trust in high-stress environments, Kaylah explains how consistency and creativity can transform any classroom.

    32 min
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High-impact coaching starts with the right community. The EDU Coach Collective (brought to you by the team behind Restart Recharge) is your go-to source for the strategies and stories that move the needle in K-12 education. As active coaches at Forward Edge, we are in the trenches with you every day. Our mission? To provide consistent insights that serve all coaches. Through personal perspectives and expert guest interviews, we provide the tools you need to coach fearlessly. Wherever you are in your journey—we’ve been there, we are there, and we’re ready to help you grow. We are so excited to have you join the conversation with the EDU Coach Collective!  Also, be sure to check out the EDU Coach Network for more information, support, and all your coaching needs. 

Information

  • Creator
    Forward Edge
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    115
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 EDU Coach Collective
  • Show Website
    EDU Coach Collective

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