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EDU Coach Collective

EDU Coach Collective

Forward Edge 118 Episodes Sep 29, 2026

The EDU Coach Collective is a podcast for K-12 educators and instructional coaches, created by the team behind Restart Recharge. Hosted by active coaches at Forward Edge, it offers strategies, personal perspectives, and expert interviews to support and inspire coaches at every stage. The show aims to help coaching practices have high impact in schools and build a supportive coaching community. Listeners are also directed to the EDU Coach Network for additional resources and support.

Episodes

The First 30-60 Days: A Strategic Plan for Coaching Success
The First 30-60 Days: A Strategic Plan for Coaching Success Sep 29, 2026 1788 Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the EDU Coach Collective, hosts Celine and Katie are joined by Kristin Rankin—a current Virginia intermediate school principal, former Title I instructional coach, and long-time elementary educator—to discuss strategies for the critical first 30 to 60 days of coaching. 
S6 EP15 Navigating the Screen Time Shift: Policy, Practice, and District Realities
S6 EP15 Navigating the Screen Time Shift: Policy, Practice, and District Realities Sep 15, 2026 1870 Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the EDU Coach Collective, hosts Celine and Katie are joined by edtech leader, equity advocate, ISTE Board President, and founder of MsEdTechie Consulting, Patricia Brown. Together, they tackle the complex global screen time debate and explore how schools can balance meaningful tech integration with student well-being.
Back to School: A Pre-Launch Pep Talk for Coaches
Back to School: A Pre-Launch Pep Talk for Coaches Aug 25, 2026 1177 Send us Fan MailAs the new school year kicks off, the pressure on instructional and tech coaches can feel overwhelming. Before the classrooms fill up and the hectic schedules take over, take a step back, hit pause, and tune into this essential pre-launch pep talk designed specifically for you.
ISTE 2026: Innovation in Tech Instruction
ISTE 2026: Innovation in Tech Instruction Aug 11, 2026 627 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we take a deep dive into the highlights, key takeaways, and game-changing ideas straight from ISTE 2026. From cutting-edge classroom technologies to forward-thinking instructional strategies, join us as we explore how educators are pushing the boundaries of technology instruction to engage students and transform learning.
Midseason Reflection and Collaboration Roundtable
Midseason Reflection and Collaboration Roundtable Jun 23, 2026 1577 Send us Fan MailJoin 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.
Summer Sandbox: Reflection & Fun
Summer Sandbox: Reflection & Fun Jun 9, 2026 882 Send us Fan MailCelebrate 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.
Coaching Programs with Tracee Keough
Coaching Programs with Tracee Keough May 26, 2026 1412 Send us Fan MailThis 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
The "Gears" of Coaching
The "Gears" of Coaching May 12, 2026 1698 Send us Fan MailThis 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
The Power of Trust-Based Conversations
The Power of Trust-Based Conversations Apr 28, 2026 1712 Send us Fan MailThis 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.
Strategy-Focused Coaching with Emilie Rio
Strategy-Focused Coaching with Emilie Rio Apr 14, 2026 2008 Send us Fan MailIn 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 lea
Coaching Research Conversations
Coaching Research Conversations Mar 24, 2026 2788 Send us Fan MailIs 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, irrel
The Coaches Court: March Madness Strategies
The Coaches Court: March Madness Strategies Mar 10, 2026 1060 Send us Fan MailJoin 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 t

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