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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.