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Monday, May 5, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Kellie Skweres, Teacher Support Liaison, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PA); Amanda Olshenske, Former Teacher, Current Client Success Team Manager, Teaching Channel; and Keely Keller, Director of Professional Programs, Creator and Facilitator of EQUIP, K12 Coalition
Sponsored by Teaching Channel
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New teachers face unique challenges as they build confidence and competence in the classroom. Research shows that video-powered coaching enhances professional learning, promotes self-reflection, and accelerates teacher growth. But how can districts effectively implement and sustain these practices?
Join us for this practical edWebinar on leveraging video as a tool for mentoring and coaching new educators. Hear from a district leader who has successfully integrated video into their new teacher support programs and walk away with strategies you can apply in your own district. In this interactive edWebinar, you will:
- Explore the needs of new teachers and how video can address common challenges
- Review key research on the impact of video-based coaching
- Gain insights from leaders who have implemented video in content and program creation for new teachers
- Identify actionable strategies to support, retain, and elevate early-career teachers
- See what success looks like through real-world examples and lessons learned
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts, hear real success stories, and take actionable steps toward improving teacher support! This edWebinar will be of interest to school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders of all grade levels.
About the Presenters
Kellie Skweres, Teacher Support Liaison for Pittsburgh Public Schools, is a member of the district’s Office of Professional Learning. She has served in her current position for over ten years, facilitating and managing new teacher induction. In her more than 25 years in public education, she has also worked as an instructional teacher leader, curriculum coach, curriculum writer, intervention specialist, and classroom teacher for elementary, middle, and high school. In addition to her current role, Kellie also works as a Racial Equity Affiliate, providing educators foundational skills to engage in conversations around race and racism and their impact on students.
Her most recent project focuses on supporting new teachers through mentorship. She has developed, implemented, and is currently facilitating the professional learning of current district mentors and providing systemic approaches of support within and across schools as they engage in this work. Kellie is a wife of 27 years and mom of four children, two boys and two girls. She resides in Lincoln Place—the same town she grew up in as a child—with her two dogs and three cats. In her spare time, she loves to take walks in the woods and drink coffee on her deck.
Amanda Olshenske, Client Success Team Manager at Teaching Channel, brings over 10 years of classroom experience teaching English language arts and math in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Beyond the classroom, she has excelled as an instructional coach and mentor to new teachers. Amanda is passionate about equipping educators with the tools and strategies to foster confidence, feel valued, and achieve success. One of her favorite Teaching Channel videos, Ms. Noonan: Morning Meeting, exemplifies her belief in the importance of setting a positive tone for students each day. Fun Fact: Amanda has run seven marathons, and now she runs half marathons with her dad!
Keely Keller is the Director of Professional Programs at K12 Coalition, where she leads the design and delivery of impactful professional learning experiences. With a bachelor’s in special education from St. Cloud State University and a master’s in education from Hamline University, Keely is licensed in multiple areas of special education and leadership. She began her career as a special education teacher and later served as a special education coordinator in Minnesota. She’s also taught as an Adjunct Professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Since joining K12 Coalition in 2016, Keely has developed courses and content on educator wellness, burnout, and leadership. Passionate about supporting educators, she is dedicated to helping them feel confident, equipped, and inspired—making a difference for teachers and students alike.
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