Restart Recharge Podcast
We’re coaches at Forward Edge, a K-12 technology company in Ohio. We are a team of former educators who now work as instructional coaches across the region. On our podcast, we’ll share lessons, stories, and tips from our network of coaches and special guests. We’re right there with you - on the ground and in schools every day. Hear personal perspectives on the role of a coach, benefit from our experiences, and learn from our mistakes - wherever you are, we’ve been there, we are there, and we want to help! So press the restart button, recharge your coaching batteries, and leave feeling equipped and inspired to coach fearlessly - with the Restart Recharge Podcast: A Tech Coach Collective!
Episodes
90 episodes
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
418 Unlocking Innovation: Immersive Learning for Professional Development with Dr. Rachel Arpin
In this episode of Restart Recharge, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter explore the world of immersive learning and escape rooms with Dr. Rachel Arpin, an expert in instructional design. Dr. Arpin discusses her innovative approaches to cre...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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31:57
417 Learning is a Contact Sport with Crissy Lauterbach
Supporting teachers through personalized coaching is a game-changer for both educators and students. In this episode, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter are joined by Crissy Lauterbach, founder of Contact Learning and Innovative Teaching and Lea...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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46:35
Special Episode: We're Hiring!
In this special mini episode of Restart Recharge, Katie introduces the typical day of an instructional coach. Discover how coaches at Forward Edge collaborate with teachers to enhance learning outcomes, build relationships, and continuously gro...
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Season 4
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4:36
416 Engaging with Graphic Design
In this episode of Restart Recharge, we discuss the role of graphic design for teachers and coaches. Instructional design coach Grace Brown joins us to share her expertise on graphic design best practices, and integrating creative tools like Ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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37:42
415 Instructional Coach Watercooler Talks
This week, we bring you some “water cooler talk” with Roxy Thompson, lead instructional technology coach for Peoria Unified School District. With over 13 years of experience in education, Roxy shares how she amplifies her coaching impact across...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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47:42
414 Supporting New Teachers and Classroom Management
Supporting new teachers during their first five years is crucial for their long-term success and retention in the profession. In this episode, Matthaeus Huelse and Tyler Irwin are joined by Dr. Andrew Kwok, an associate professor from Texas A&a...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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37:52
413 - New Coach, New Building, New Beginnings
In this episode of Restart Recharge, we engage in a lively conversation with two of our very own instructional design coaches, Celine Thomas and Jamie Clausius. They provide a wealth of practical advice for instructional coaches, whether you're...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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31:50
412 - Boost Your Coaching Impact with Data Insights
In this episode of Restart Recharge, we are joined by guest Elizabeth Sillies to discuss the crucial role of data in instructional coaching. Elizabeth, with nearly two decades of experience in education, shares her insights on the most importan...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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45:12
411 - EduGuardians, Assemble!
Welcome to another epic episode of Restart Recharge! This week, hosts Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter are joined by the incredible EDU Guardians: Larisa Black, Aileen Wallace, Christie Cloud, and Alyssa Faubion (and Heather Brown). These educ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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40:57
410 - Digital Danger Zone: Cybersecurity Essentials for Educators and Beyond
In this episode of Restart Recharge, Katie Ritter and Matthaeus Huelse tackle the important topic of cybersecurity in education with Kehlan Rutan, Senior Information Security Officer at Forward Edge. As schools become frequent targets for cyber...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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47:11
409 - Game On! Innovative School Competitions for Teacher Training
In this exciting episode, join Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter as they learn more about "Tech Madness", a thrilling tech competition that transformed professional development into a battleground of innovation and skill. Discover how our instr...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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32:00
408 - Prepping for the End of the Year: Reflecting and Organizing
As the school year winds down, Rachel Porter and our hosts, Matthaeus Huelse and Katie Ritter, explore practical strategies for instructional coaches to help teachers reflect on the past year and prepare for the next. They discuss the importanc...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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25:02
407 - The Leadership Journey: Insights for Instructional Coaches
Ready to enhance your role in educational leadership? "The Leadership Journey: Insights for Instructional Coaches" offers a practical and insightful look into the world of instructional coaching. This episode is perfect for instructional coache...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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34:41
406 - AI in the Classroom: A Powerful Tool for Transforming Teaching and Learning
In this episode of "AI Conversations," we are bringing back the hot topic of AI in the classroom. Join us and forward-thinking educator Adam Mohler as he delves into how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning. Adam emphasizes that AI is not...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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37:42
405 - TikTok your PD
Ever thought of TikTok as more than just dance moves and viral challenges? In this week’s episode of Restart Recharge, we're shaking things up by diving into how TikTok can be a game-changer for teacher PD. We're joined by the one and only Dr. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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43:48
404 - Giving Feedback to Teachers: The End of the Compliment Sandwich
Join us this week on Restart Recharge as we tackle the essential topic of feedback in education with Brooke Conklin, a return guest and one of our very own here at Forward Edge. Brooke, who has helped build and is now leading our certification ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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48:08