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EDU Coach Collective

EDU Coach Collective

Hosted by Forward Edge

EducationInterviews guests

Episodes

115

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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.

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June 9, 2026Episode 1114 min

Summer Sandbox: Reflection & Fun

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.

May 26, 2026Episode 1023 min

Coaching Programs with Tracee Keough

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

May 12, 2026Episode 928 min

The "Gears" of Coaching

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

April 28, 202628 min

The Power of Trust-Based Conversations

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.

April 14, 2026Episode 733 min

Strategy-Focused Coaching with Emilie Rio

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 learning a foreign language.12

March 24, 2026Episode 646 min

Coaching Research Conversations

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

March 10, 2026Episode 517 min

The Coaches Court: March Madness Strategies

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

February 24, 2026Episode 432 min

The Impact & Innovation Focus

Send us Fan MailInstructional 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.

February 10, 2026Episode 323 min

What do you love about coaching?

Send us Fan MailIn 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 a hallway, our coaches share the personal stories and professional wins that keep them inspired. Whether you're a veteran coach looking for a little soul-fuel or a new coach wondering what the journey holds, this episode is a celebration of the impact—both big and small—that happens when we partner with teachers.

January 27, 2026Episode 227 min

A.I. Literacy with Jeffrey Riley

Send us Fan MailIn 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.

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