MyClassroom Coach
An AI coach in every classroom.
The problem
Teachers wanted to revive deeply personalized instruction — more formative assessment, more small-group work, more responsiveness — but workload kept getting in the way. And differentiated PD is now essential for veteran and new teachers alike.
The goal
Give teachers an on-demand coach that helps them teach more equitably and efficiently — without adding stress.
Approach
How they piloted it.
- 01
Increase frequent formative assessment
- 02
Strengthen differentiation strategies
- 03
Test the tool across different content teachers' classrooms to make sure it was a strong coach for everyone
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Provide quick feedback and real-time progress monitoring
AI that sustains, not supplants.
What this pilot is — and isn't
AI coaching will never replace the work of our people. It cannot read the relationship between a teacher and their students, the trust built over a semester, or the moment a kid finally raises their hand. MyClassroom Coach is a thinking partner for the teacher — surfacing patterns and suggesting moves — but every decision in the room still belongs to the human standing in it.
The team
Educators on the ground.
Albert Palma
USC East
English Teacher
I joined the Innovation Team to explore how AI can be thoughtfully woven into my practice. I'm especially interested in understanding both the possibilities and limitations of AI so I can approach it critically and responsibly. Being part of this team gives me the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and continually check my own biases around emerging technology.
Joanna Hynes
USC Hybrid High
MLL Coordinator / dELD Instructor
I am the Multilingual Learner (MLL) Coordinator at USC Hybrid with a passion for fostering strong communication and leadership in young people. Coming from work in the entertainment industry, I know the impact of having a strong voice and clear emails, and joining the Innovation Team was an opportunity to explore differentiated instruction to help all students meet these goals, plus support teachers with their own professional development alongside my own.
Kelsey Wideman
USC Hybrid High
12th Grade English, Department Lead
I'm a 12th grade English Teacher who has been at Ednovate (Hybrid) for 7 years, and teaching for 14. I love opportunities to push our organization for growth and innovation, and joining the innovation team was a fantastic opportunity to do just that. I specifically like the idea of testing AI as an interactive component in my teaching practice, both as an instructor and as a coach.
Emilee Carr
USC South LA
12th Grade English (AP Lit & CP ELA 12)
I decided to join the innovation team after moving from teaching 11th grade to 12th grade and struggling a little with the transition. I was looking for more support and a way to use AI to make me a better teacher without losing the humanity and heart that make me who I am in the classroom. Joining the team felt like a chance to grow while still staying true to the kind of teacher I want to be.
Aisha Nash
Encore
Lead Teacher (STEAM)
I serve as the Founding STEAM Lead at Encore Arts & Media College Prep. I am a passionate and innovative educator who thrives in environments where technology is constantly being explored and reimagined. I chose to join the Innovation Team as a way to expand my impact beyond my classroom, collaborate with other forward-thinking educators, and help develop meaningful, student-centered learning experiences that prepare students for the future.