Education’s New Standard of Systemic Excellence.

Architects of Instructional Reality

For 25 years, we’ve bridged the gap between high-level district strategy and the daily magic of the classroom.

We don't just implement technology; we architect the Instructional Glue that makes innovation stick.

Our Story

From Bronx Classrooms to Systemic Transformation

2000

The Classroom Spark

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

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

We pioneered a relationship-first coaching model that prioritized pedagogy over hardware.

2019

The Shift to Agency

Over two decades, our mission expanded from individual classrooms to entire systems.

To make innovation self-sustaining, we moved beyond transactional support.

We shifted our focus to the DNA of Learning: The 3B’s (Beliefs, Behaviors, and Ways of Being), creating the Innovation Spectrum to guide schools from early adoption to true transformation.

Today

The changeforce Advantage

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

We don’t just "do school" - we build the Instructional Infrastructure that turns high-level district strategy into a scalable, future-ready reality for every learner.


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

The Problem We Solve

The 3B’s:
Shifting the DNA of Learning.

  • The Action Layer

    We drive the evolution of professional habits into high-impact practices.

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

    We don't just change what educators do; we refine the technical precision of how they lead and teach.

  • The Mindset Layer

    We help leaders and educators align fundamental mindsets with student agency.

    When we shift beliefs from passive compliance to active student ownership, we unleash a culture of curiosity.

    By deepening critical thinking skills across the system, we turn classrooms into innovation hubs where every learner sees themselves as a protagonist in their own story.

Systemic change doesn't happen on a spreadsheet; it happens through people. Our framework targets the three essential layers of transformation required to make innovation stick.

  • The Culture Layer

    We cultivate professional presence and collective identity.

    By fostering self-awareness and shared leadership, we help individuals show up for their teams in ways that dismantle systemic barriers.

    This is the bedrock of sustainability - creating a healthy, resilient culture that can navigate the complexities of modern education without losing its soul.

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 and high-order problem solving.

+ Student Agency & Individual Access: Transitioning from passive compliance to active student ownership and equitable opportunity.

+ Supportive & Collaborative Culture: Cultivating the collective efficacy and leadership required to turn isolated wins into a self-sustaining system.

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 architected to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and student outcomes.


Strategic Vision & System Transformation

For District & Executive Leaders
Strategic Planning & Systemic Alignment

Future-Ready Educators & Practice

For School Leaders & Teams
Transformational Coaching & Pedagogical Design

AI Integration & Operational Command

For the Future-Ready Ecosystem
Ethical AI Orchestration & Workflow Optimization

How We Partner

Beyond PD: Building Instructional Infrastructure.

We move beyond transactional support to align isolated wins into a unified district-wide standard of excellence.

By embedding within your system’s unique culture, we architect the Systemic Cohesion required to turn rapid innovation into a sustainable reality.

The Result: A resilient school system where the district’s mission is felt at every student’s desk.

Client Impact Stories

Innovation in Action:
Evidence of Transformation.

Explore how we’ve architected the instructional infrastructure that moves districts from early adoption to true systemic transformation across 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: