Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of the EDU Coach Collective Podcast, hosts Celine and Katie are joined by Danae Acker, an Instructional Technology Specialist from Anderson School District in South Carolina and a member of the ISTE Generative AI cohort. Together, they explore the transition from traditional, teacher-led classrooms to active, learner-centered environments. 

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. 

Send us Fan Mail In 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.

Send us Fan Mail As 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.

Send us Fan Mail In 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.

Send us Fan Mail Join 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…

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.

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

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