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Educators' Cooperative
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Public/Private/Charter educator cooperative based in Nashville. Creating, supporting, sharing best practices in teaching & learning #forteachersbyteachers #educatorscooperative #edco

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At EdCampNash, teachers decide! ALL Session topics are chosen by attending teachers. Here’s a few from 2025; got ideas for a 2026 Session? Register to attend via our bio's Linktree—under Events!

#edcampnash #educatorscooperative #forteachersbyteachers #TNEducation #nashvilleschools
An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photograph of educators at a seminar in a classroom setting, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, EdCo’s FREE annual teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise, Sessions RECAP, These are some of the topics teachers chose last year…, Science Curriculum & Structure, Improving Attendance, Teacher Self-Care, Protecting Our Students’ Human Rights, What Does Good Admin Support Look Like?, Making ELA Fun”, a CTA icon that reads “ SWIPE”, and geometric color elements. An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photograph of an educators observing an ideation board, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, EdCo’s FREE annual teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise, What topics will teachers choose for EdCampNash 2026?, Register to attend and help decide…, It’s FREE, Feb. 21, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Free, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, a CTA icon, and geometric color elements.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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How is EdCampNash teacher-driven? Check out these Sessions from 2025; ALL of them were chosen day-of by attending teachers! Got ideas for a 2026 Session topic? Register today via our bio's Linktree—under Events!

#edcampnash #educatorscooperative #forteachersbyteachers #TNEducation #nashvilleschools
An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photograph of educators a seminar, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, EdCo’s FREE annual teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise, Sessions RECAP, These are some of the topics teachers chose last year…, Successful Co-Teaching, Making STEM Fun, Vouchers and Education Policy, AI Policies for Students, Family Communications Strategies, Combating Apathy in Students”, a CTA icon that reads “ SWIPE”, and geometric color elements. An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photograph of an educators observing an ideation board, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, EdCo’s FREE annual teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise, What topics will teachers choose for EdCampNash 2026?, Register to attend and help decide…, It’s FREE, Feb. 21, 2026, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Free, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, a CTA icon, and geometric color elements.
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Back in September, we hosted our 7th Annual EdCo Collective Conference! Here’s some pics to relive the magic. Missed it? Join us for February’s EdCampNash! Register via our bio’s Linktree—under Events.

#edcampnash #educatorscooperative #forteachersbyteachers #TNEducation #nashvilleschools
A photograph of an educator introducing a panel of ~5 seated educators before a backdrop reading, “Welcome to the 7th Annual EdCo Collective Conference, For Teachers. By Teachers.” with the EdCo logo to an audience of fellow educators at EdCo Collective Conference. A photograph of an educator presenting a slideshow that reads “Circle of Viewpoints, 1. Brainstorm a list of different perspectives., 2. Choose one perspective to explore, using these sentence-starters:, I am thinking of …the topic … from the viewpoint of …, I think … describe the topic from your viewpoint., A question I have from this viewpoint is…ask a question from this viewpoint” with an accompanying hand drawing of a pie chart to an audience of at least ~3 fellow educators in a classroom setting at EdCo Collective Conference. A photograph of an educator facilitating small group discussion during a workshop activity for at least ~21 seated educators in a classroom setting at EdCo Collective Conference. A photograph of ~7 standing educators observing a fellow standing educator add a sticky note to an ideation wall titled “4, In my teaching environment, student leadership looks like:” at EdCo Collective Conference.
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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YOU’RE INVITED to EdCampNash 2026! Join us for a FREE day of teacher-led seminars alongside fellow educators. It’s your chance to connect and collaborate with teachers across school types to discover practical strategies for today’s classroom! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/edcampnash...
An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photo of teachers talking in a classroom, a photo of teachers grabbing supplies from a crafts table, oblong geometric color elements, a CTA icon, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, February 21 2026, Free, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Explore! Community School, Register via our bio’s Linktree! An infographic with the EdCampNash logo, a photo of teachers adding notes to a visual aid, oblong geometric color elements, a CTA icon, and the copy, “9th Annual, EdCampNash, What is EdCampNash?, It’s EdCo’s FREE annual teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise…and YOU’RE INVITED, FREE Teacher-Driven conference for Middle, TN educators, Teacher-Led seminars on a variety of topics chosen day-of!, Register via our bio’s Linktree!
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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FEW TICKETS LEFT! Register to attend “Differentiation Made Seamless With AI”, a Workshop that explains how differentiated instruction benefits students & demos AI tools that help educators personalize learning. Register for EdCo Collective Conference via our bio’s Linktree!

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An infographic with headshots of Natalie Elliot and Rachel Larke and the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Differentiation Made Seamless With AI, Natalie Elliot, Waverly Belmont, Rachel Larke, Liberty High, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Register today for EdCo Collective Conference to attend “Who Gets to Imagine?”, a Workshop that examines where teachers exercise choice, where they default to compliance, and how those decisions impact student agency. Register via our bio’s Linktree!

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An infographic with a headshot of EmmaJulia Jones-Siegel, the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Who Gets to Imagine?, Reclaiming Teacher Agency to Empower Student Voice in Math, EmmaJulia Jones, Ensworth, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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FEW TICKETS LEFT! Register today to attend “Human Centered Design Thinking”, a Workshop that instructs multiple Design Abilities to inform the conscious construction of lessons, units, and classrooms. Register for EdCo Collective Conference via our bio’s Linktree!

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An infographic with a headshot of Amy Nystrand and the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Human Centered Design Thinking: From EdCo to Stanford and Back!, Amy Nystrand, LEAD Cameron, EdCo Executive Director, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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FEW TICKETS LEFT! Register today to attend “Learning Outside the Lines”, a Workshop that explores how teachers can harness discretion & imagination to design meaningful learning experiences for their classrooms. Register for EdCo Collective Conference via our bio’s Linktree!

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An infographic with headshots of Lizzie Hall, Victoria Roca, Marc Peek, and the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Learning Outside the Lines: Reimagining Teaching with Purpose and Power, Lizzie Hall, USN, Victoria Roca, USN, Marc Peek, Napier, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Register today for EdCo Collective Conference to attend “Less Is More”, a Workshop that unpacks engaging instructional strategies that facilitate students’ writing while also managing teachers’ efforts. Register via our bio’s Linktree! #forteachersbyteachers #educatorscooperative
An infographic with headshots of Christine Park and Chris Martin, the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Less is More: Providing Quality Writing Feedback to Students, Christine Park, USN, Chris Martin, Meigs Middle, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Register today for EdCo Collective Conference to attend “Lead to Learn”, a Workshop that analyzes how imagination can be a tool that teachers use to empower students & advises next-steps for a classroom where students lead their own learning. Register via our bio’s Linktree!

#forteachersbyteachers
An infographic with headshots of Kathleen Murphy and Susanna Holloway, the copy, “EdCo Collective Conference 2025, Featured Workshop, Lead to Learn: How Students Can Lead Their Own Learning, Kathleen Murphy, Fall Hamilton, Susanna Holloway, Vanderbilt, Saturday, September 27, at VALOR Compass Center, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Register via our bio’s Linktree!”, and a CTA icon.
September 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Join us Sept. 27 at VALOR Compass Center for our 7th Annual EdCo Collective Conference! This year’s theme is Radical Imagination + Discretionary Power, an exploration of teacher autonomy across multiple disciplines, systems, and institutions. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-7th-an...
An infographic featuring the EdCo logo, oblong color elements, and the copy, “teachers of Middle Tennessee, RADICAL IMAGINATION & DISCRETIONARY POWER, EdCo Collective Conference, September 27, 2025, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, VALOR Compass Center, 4523 Nolensville Pk, original, innovative workshops, Register Today!”.
August 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Cohort 11 blew us away! Summer Workshop was a blast, and we cannot wait to continue learning and growing with them. Special thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered!

#edcosummerworkshop #educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of ~25 standing educators in a group photo.
July 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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DAY 5! Cohort 11 presented their Understanding by Design Units. Swipe through to see units about ELA, Art, Math, and Social Studies! More recaps to come :)

#edcosummerworkshop #educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of an ELA Understanding by Design presentation board that covers Misconceptions and Enduring Understanding, illustrated by crafting supplies. A photograph of an Art Understanding by Design presentation board that covers Misconceptions and Enduring Understanding, illustrated by crafting supplies. A photograph of a Math Understanding by Design presentation board that covers Misconceptions and Enduring Understanding, illustrated by crafting supplies. A photograph of a Social Studies Understanding by Design presentation board that covers Misconceptions and Enduring Understanding, illustrated by crafting supplies.
July 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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DAY 4! Cohort 11 engaged in a Human-Centered Design Thinking exercise, learning a collaborative (and fun!) way to iterate ideas about problem-solving and refine their practice. More recaps on the way!

#edcosummerworkshop #educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of ~7 educators approaching a table with arts and crafts supplies. A photograph of an educator drafting a Human-Centered Design Thinking exercise with ~2 additional educators in the background. A photograph of ~3 educators using crafting tables. A photograph of ~4 seated educators conversing with an additional standing educator in the background in a classroom setting.
July 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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DAY 3! Cohort 11 attended our Beyond the Buzzwords Panel, where expert EdCo Members spoke to this year’s theme: Imagination and the Discretionary Power of teachers. More recaps incoming!

#edcosummerworkshop #educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of a moderator at a podium who is next to a panel of 4 educators all before an audience of at least ~7 educators in a classroom setting.
July 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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DAY 1! We led Cohort 11 through a Critical Friends Group exercise, using protocols for active listening, reflective analysis, and skillful feedback. More recaps to come!

#edcosummerworkshop #educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of ~23 educators in a circular formation who are engaged in a Critical Friends Group exercise in a classroom setting at EdCo Summer Workshop.
July 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Sunday was our opening dinner for EdCo Summer Workshop! Cohort 11 met together and shared a meal to start off their exciting week. Stay tuned for more recaps!

#educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
A photograph of ~6 educators conversing around a dining table. A photograph of ~5 educators conversing around a coffee table. A photograph of ~4 educators socializing at a kitchen island with ~3 other educators in the background. A photograph of a table stocked with EdCo Summer Workshop binders.
July 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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COUNTING DOWN! Only a few days away from Cohort 11. We’re so excited for the upcoming sessions, discussions—and the great group of educators joining us at EdCo Summer Workshop (July 6-11)!

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July 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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TEACHERS! There's still time to apply for EdCo Summer Workshop (July 6-11). Fill out this application to attend and gain career-long access to our 200+ Member mutual aid network of cross-sector expertise and community: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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June 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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TEACHERS! Settled into summer? Take a breath…and gift yourself career-long access to EdCo’s mutual aid network. Apply for our 11th Annual Summer Workshop today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#educatorscooperative #nashvilleschools #tneducation
June 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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TONIGHT! Join us at 5 p.m. for the finale of EdCo Member Mikey Mitchell’s residency at Arcade Arts Nashville with a talk featuring EdCo founder Greg O’Loughlin and artist Reynaldo Martinez. Go Mikey!

#arcadeartsresidency #reynaldomartinez #gregoloughlin #mikewindyart #forteachersbyteachers
June 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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May 6 on Zoom! Join us for EdCo Culture Corner with artist Sean Gerard Clark and host Mike Mitchell. Attend via our bio’s Linktree—under Events! #forteachersbyteachers #educatorscooperative
An infographic with the EdCo logo, geometric color elements, a portrait of Sean Gerard Clark, and the copy, “EDCO CULTURE CORNER, 5/6 7:00 - 8:00 cst, Sean Gerard Clark, Sean Gerard Clark is a native of Chattanooga, TN who has lived and worked in New Orleans for the past ten years. Sean has always found art as a tool for navigating life. Sean's artistic voice began in childhood, however his active art voice began when he started painting to cope with the stress of school. He began his artistic practice as a landscape painter and over the years has transitioned into a variety of subjects that investigate the human condition.”
May 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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#EdCampNash 2025 RECAP! How might teachers combat student apathy? To answer, we brainstormed ways to make school more relevant to students. Read the full “Combating Apathy in Students” Session Notes via our bio's Linktree-under Resources! #forteachersbyteachers #TNeducation #educatorscooperative
A photograph of ~9 seated educators listening to an additional seated educator who is gesturing toward an American flag speak in a classroom setting. A photograph of a table with a tablecloth featuring the TSU logo that has a variety of visual art pieces and art supplies upon it. A photograph of ~7 standing educators browsing or working information booths in a school lobby setting.
April 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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TONIGHT on Zoom! Join us for EdCo Culture Corner with visual artist Elise R. Kendrick and host Mike Mitchell. Attend via our bio’s Linktree—under Events! #forteachersbyteachers #educatorscooperative
An infographic with the EdCo logo, geometric color elements, a headshot of Elise R. Kendrick, and the copy, “EDCO, CULTURE CORNER, 4/3 7:00 - 8:00 cst, Elise R. Kendrick, Elise R. Kendrick is a transplant to Music City. Originally from Ohio, she developed her love of creativity through theater and art camps and sharing time with her mother doing arts and crafts at the kitchen table. She has a B.S. in art from TSU. Her current work consists primarily of paintings of women of color in addition to prints that touch on hair, race, culture, and the disruption of social norms.”
April 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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EdCo Member Mike Mitchell was on WTVF Channel 5 to help promote the Air Max Art Crawl at Arcade Arts! He debuted an original painting to demonstrate the event’s theme: how artistic expression and sneaker culture overlap. Watch the video via our bio’s Linktree—under Teacher Spotlight!
A photo of a Talk of the Town filming at WTVF Channel 5 that features Arcade Arts Nashville Executive Director Mollye Brown, Fab Glance Content Creator and Digital Strategist Melissa Watkins of Fab Glance, resident Arcade Arts artist “mikewindy” a.k.a Mike Mitchell, and host Lelan Statom. A promotional infographic for Air Max Day with a portrait of a modeled pair of Nike sneakers and the copy, “FAB GLANCE EVE4NTS, AIR MAX DAY, ARCADE ARTS NASHVILLE, WEDNESDAY | 3/26/25”.
March 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM