Education’s Next Era.

Stronger schools. Empowered educators. Thriving students.

For 25 years, we’ve partnered with K–12 and higher education institutions to turn visionary strategy into measurable impact.

Our Story

Decades of Redefining the Learning Experience

  • The Classroom Spark

    Founded in the Bronx with a mission to move technology from a barrier to a bridge.

    By listening to teachers and observing the daily realities of school leadership, we realized that lasting change isn’t about the tools—it’s about the people using them.

    We pioneered a human-centered coaching model that prioritized relationships over hardware.

  • The Shift to Agency

    Over 20 years, our mission expanded from individual classrooms to entire systems. We realized that for innovation to take root, we had to move beyond transactional support.

    We shifted our focus to the 3Bs: Beliefs, Behaviors, and Ways of Being.

    This led to the Innovation Spectrum, our proprietary roadmap that helps schools navigate the journey from early adoption to true instructional transformation.

We are a learning organization dedicated to challenging the status quo and ensuring every learner has the agency and future-ready skills they deserve.

  • The changeforce Advantage

    As the Education Practice at changeforce, we combine these deep pedagogical roots with global expertise in organizational change management.

    We build the Instructional Infrastructure that bridges the gap between high-level district strategy and the daily magic of the classroom.

The Problem We Solve

Shifting the DNA of Learning:
Beyond Tactics to Systemic Transformation.

  • The Action Layer

    We drive the evolution of professional habits.

    From strategic curriculum design to the implementation of equity-focused instructional practices that ensure every student has access to meaningful learning.

  • The Mindset Layer

    We help leaders and educators align fundamental beliefs about learning.

    When we shift mindsets from compliance to student agency, we unleash a love of learning and deepen critical thinking skills across the system.

Real transformation requires more than new tools.

It requires the “Instructional Glue” that aligns your system's Beliefs, Behaviors, and Ways of Being.

By addressing this bedrock of change, we ensure your strategic vision survives the journey to the classroom.

  • The Culture Layer

    We cultivate professional presence and identity.

    By fostering collective leadership and self-awareness, we help individuals show up for their teams in ways that dismantle systemic barriers and sustain a healthy, innovative culture.

The Innovation Spectrum

A Proven Roadmap for Sustainable Change

We don’t guess at growth; we measure it.

Our proprietary Innovation Spectrum is a non-evaluative framework that allows leaders and teachers to see, move, and scale innovation across three core domains:

+ Deeper Thinking & Learning: Moving from "answer-getting" to authentic metacognition.

+ Student Agency & Individual Access: Transitioning from passive compliance to student ownership.

+ Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Building the collective efficacy needed to sustain change.

Service Pillars

Instructional Infrastructure for Every Level of Leadership.

Whether you are aligning a district-wide vision or transforming daily classroom practice, our services are designed to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and student outcomes.

Strategic Vision & System Transformation

For District Leaders

Ethical AI & Workflow Transformation

Future-Ready Educators & Practice

For School Leaders

Coaching, PD, & Instructional Design

AI Integration & Operational Command

For the Future-Ready System

Ethical AI & Workflow Transformation

We Don’t Just Consult. We Partner.

We become part of your school’s fabric.

Our "hands-on" modality ensures that research-based theory becomes Monday-morning-ready practice through Transformational Coaching, Co-Designed Workshops, and Community-Centered Support.

Client Impact Stories

Innovation in Action:
Real Stories, Real Growth.

Explore how we’ve helped districts and schools move from traditional instruction to measurable transformation through the Innovation Spectrum.

  • Transforming Literacy & Leadership

    "Our partnership with Educate has transformed our literacy approach and culture of collaboration. Teachers now have time to plan, use data effectively, and students are thriving."


    Brenda Hiegel,
    Principal, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School (AR)

  • Flexible Coaching that Inspires Growth

    "Educate coaches are flexible, engaging, and responsive. They meet teachers where they are and inspire growth without pushing. A true partner in transformation."


    Superintendent,
    Charter School Network (Bronx, NY)

  • Building Instructional Excellence

    "Educate empowered our teachers with innovative strategies. 100% of our staff joined instructional rounds, leading to measurable growth in teaching and student achievement."

    Dr. Katiana Louissaint,
    Principal, JHS 8 Richard S Grossley (NYC DOE)

  • Empowering Multilingual Learners

    "Educate’s coaching transformed teacher practice and school culture. Our ELL students are more engaged than ever, and staff feel renewed confidence."

    Tarek Alamarie,
    Principal, Richmond Hill High School (NYC DOE)

  • Aligned, Practical, and Trusted

    "Educate is practical, adaptive, and always aligned with our vision. Teachers and leaders trust them completely — that’s a win in my book."

    Lawford Cunningham,
    Superintendent, Icahn Charter School Network (Bronx, NY)

Meet our Education Industry Experts

The real expertise sits with the collective team with whom we surround ourselves. And this is the core of our leadership team working close with the companies we support.

  • President

    Educational Background & Certifications:

    • Ed.D. in Organizational Change & Leadership

    • M.S.Ed. in Childhood Education & SPED

    • Permanent teacher license in K-12 SPED in NY State

    • ICF-Certificate in Leadership Coaching - Georgetown University

    • Human-Centered Design, Restorative Justice, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Cognitive and Behavioral Therapeutic Intervention, Grief Educators and Coach Program

  • Strategic Growth Director

    Education Background:

    • B.A. in Secondary Education (6-12) and English, SUNY Geneseo

    • M.A. in Instructional Technology, Teachers College - Columbia University

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background

    • B.A. English Literature, secondary education - Iona University

    • M.A. Educational Leadership - Notre Dame of Maryland University

    • M.S. LITERACY 5-12 - Fordham University

    • SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Micro Credential

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background:

    • BA in Sociology and Chinese Mandarin

    • Graduate Diploma in Education

    • MS in Counseling

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background:

    • New Jersey Education License, Elementary

    • New York City Permanent License, Common Branch

    • New York State Permanent Teaching License

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background:

    • M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration - Baruch College (CUNY)

    • M.A. in Reading and Learning Disabilities - New York University

    • B.A. in English Language and Literature - University at Albany

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background:

    • MA Educational Leadership

    • MS Adolescent Mathematics and Special Education

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background & Certifications:

    • M.S. in Elementary Education - Herbert H. Lehman College (CUNY)

    • B.A. in Black Studies with a Minor in Education - Herbert H. Lehman College (CUNY)

    • Generative AI, AI Primer, and ChatGPT for K–12 Educators - Vanderbilt University

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background:

    • M.A. Educational Leadership

    • B.S. Elementary Education

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background & Certifications:

    • BS, Elementary Education

    • MS, Instructional Technology

    • NYS Certification - Childhood Education, Middle Childhood Generalist, Educational Technology

  • Client & Program Success Manager

    Education Background:

    • M.S. in Education - Bank Street College

    • B.S. in Education - New York University

  • Client & Program Success Manager

    Education Background:

    • B.M. in Music Education - Mansfield University

    • M.S. in Elementary Education - Warner School of Education, University of Rochester

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background & Certifications:

    • B.A. in Education

    • M.A. in Instructional Design

    • M.A. in Educational Leadership and Technology

    • International Coaching Federation (ICF) Coaching Certification

  • Innovation & Transformation Coach

    Educational Background & Certifications:

    • J.D. - Howard University School of Law

    • Ed.M. in Teaching and Curriculum - Harvard University

    • M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership - Baruch College, CUNY

    • B.A. in Political Science - Hunter College, CUNY

    • Graduate - New York City Leadership Academy

    • New York State School District Leadership

    • New York State School Building Leadership

    • New York State Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7–12)

  • Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

    Educational Background:

    • Ed.D., Educational Technology, Columbia University Teachers College

    • M.S., Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University

    • B.B.A., Business, University of Oklahoma

    • Professor, Human Capital Management, Columbia University

  • Client & Program Success Manager

    Education Background:

    • BA in Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis

    • MS in Ed - Childhood General and Special Education
      SHRM-CP Certified

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide

We partner with a wide range of education institutions, including:

  • Public schools & districts

  • Private & independent schools

  • Charter schools

  • Parochial & religious schools

  • Online & virtual schools

  • Montessori schools

  • Alternative & vocational schools

  • Military and indigenous schools

  • Homeschools

We’re proud to partner with districts, dioceses, and higher‑ed institutions nationwide, including: