Helping Educators Design Better Systems, Shape Bold Ideas, and Lead With Heart.

At The Teaching Nerd, we support schools, districts, and education leaders through equity-centered consulting, leadership coaching, and strategic design. Whether you’re reimagining instruction, strengthening systems, or building inclusive cultures, we help you lead with clarity, care, and purpose.

Meet The Teaching Nerd

Led by Chrystie Edwards, The Teaching Nerd partners with K–12 schools and districts to build capacity through equity-centered leadership coaching, professional development, and systems-level strategy.

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Nerdy, Strategic, and Built for Impact

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    Strategic Consulting for Schools & Districts

    Transform instructional systems, leadership, and school operations with data-driven consulting designed for long-term impact.

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    Leadership Coaching for School & District Leaders

    Expert coaching for principals, instructional coaches, and administrators to build sustainable leadership practices that improve student outcomes.

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    Professional Development for Educators

    Customized teacher training programs designed to boost instructional effectiveness, student engagement, and classroom success.

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    Data-Driven School Improvement Solutions

    Leverage research-backed insights and student data to align curriculum, instruction, and school systems for better academic results.

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