EDU Coach Collective
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!
Episodes
106 episodes
A.I. Literacy with Jeffrey Riley
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 t...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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27:43
New Year, New Us (EDU Coach Collective Podcast Rebrand)
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 o...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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15:29
Restart, Recharge, Rebrand!
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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14:04
Finding Your Coaching Persona (Pt. 2)
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 conversat...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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18:24
Finding your Coaching Persona (PT 1)
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 conversa...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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16:25
Bringing Coaching to LIFE!
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 te...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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30:08
What's in Your Coaching Bag?
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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20:28
The A.I. Tech Lunchbox
"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 str...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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18:14
S5E15 Coaching in Style: Navigating Administrator Relationships
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 pr...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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36:32
Career Campus Insights (Pt. 2)
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!
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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36:58
Restart Recharge NEW CO-HOST!
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.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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3:24
"Learnapalooza!": Career Campus Insights
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 minds...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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26:48
511 Building the Braves: Redefining Coaching Teams
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 continuall...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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36:34
510 From Data to Action: Coaching Team Innovation
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 ins...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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37:45
509 Reflections and Connections (New Coach Edition)
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. Kaitly...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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31:36
508 Getting AI Ready this Summer with Gemini
In this episode, we are excited to have Alex Melin, an instructional design coach from Forward Edge, share insights on AI in education, specifically exploring Google’s Gemini and its advanced features like gems, canvas, and deep research....
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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24:40
507 Inside Elementary Literacy Coaching - Part 2
Join Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse as they take a closer look into elementary literacy coaching with guest Jaclynn Krella. Explore how AI is being integrated into K-6 classrooms, the challenges faced, and effective strategies for planning a...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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22:44
506 Inside Elementary Literacy Coaching - Part 1
Join Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse as they turn their focus to elementary literacy coaching and welcome Jaclynn Krella, a seasoned educator with a Master's in Education and a structured literacy dyslexia specialist certification. Jaclynn sh...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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24:11
505 Exploring NotebookLM for Productivity and Collaboration
Join hosts Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse as they explore the highly-talked-about tool, Notebook LM, on this episode of Restart Recharge. Special guest Bryson Min-Ryan, Assistant Director of Learning and Development, shares his insights on h...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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25:43
504 Transitioning out of the Classroom
Join us as we discuss the transition from classroom teacher to instructional coach with our very own, Grace Brown. Grace, an instructional coach here at Forward Edge, shares her journey from teaching high school English to becoming a curriculum...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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24:55
503 The Core of Coaching Framework
In this episode of Restart Recharge, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter introduce the Core of Coaching Framework. Special guest Brooke Conklin shares insights into developing this comprehensive framework that guides coaches through building rela...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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34:54
502 Instructional Sync: Aligning Admin and Coaches for Success - Part 2
Join us as we jump back into part two of our discussion on aligning instructional coaches and administrators. In this episode, we explore specific activities and strategies from a recent collaborative workshop designed to enhance communication ...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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18:50
501 Instructional Sync: Aligning Admin and Coaches for Success - Part 1
In this episode, join us as we explore the crucial dynamics between instructional coaches and administrators in education. Learn practical strategies for aligning their efforts to foster a supportive, goal-driven environment for teachers and st...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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16:40
420 Constructive and Valuable Feedback in an Online Setting
In this final episode of Season 4 of the Restart Recharge podcast, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter revisit the importance of providing positive feedback to educators. They are joined by Jill Dubois, a professional learning specialist wi...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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29:50
419 Pop-up PD to Pop into Classrooms
In this episode of Restart Recharge, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter discuss innovative professional development strategies for instructional coaches, featuring guest Tracee Keough, an instructional design coach at Forward Edge. Tracee ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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27:15