About

Every day, millions are working in service of students and families seeking an education that is safe, challenging, and meaningful. Coaching & Convening works alongside these educators, researchers, philanthropists, and policymakers, improving the systems and conditions that serve young people. Partnerships range from small and local organizations to statewide and national initiatives. Coaching & Convening has been in business for six years.

Coaching chiefs and their teams as part of the Gates and Schusterman funded High-Quality Instructional Materials & Professional Development Network, a consortium convened by CCSSO
Coaching within Wallace's and FHI's District Summer Learning Network
Leading three years of Data Roundtables in Delaware, including all college Ed Prep Programs, numerous districts, the Department of Education, with Rodel
Co-facilitated four years of workgroup Supporting Students Below Grade Level, with CCSSO and eleven state DOEs
Consulted for firms supporting leaders in nation's largest school systems
Reviewing proposals for major foundations, leading retreats, and evaluating charter schools

Brett Shiel

Participated in the School Systems Leaders Fellowship
Completed the Immunity to Change facilitators workshop with Minds at Work
Served in district leadership positions in both Philadelphia and Camden
Obtained two masters, in both policy, research, and evaluation as well as teaching
Led and grew high school program within a charter school
Taught second grade in Houston, TX, as part of Teach For America
Certified coach with RRCA

During the pandemic, I learned to bring our work beyond classrooms, conference rooms, and Zoom. Lately I've been taking teams outside for collaboration, sometimes through walking and structured conversations - and other times just because a picnic table is a good change of pace from a conference room.

Clients, partners, and funders include: