Reality Coach will be at ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual 26 in Orlando to connect with educators, district leaders, school leaders, and professional learning teams.
Reality Coach helps educators build confidence for real classroom moments through interactive, scenario-based practice and coaching grounded in Boys Town's evidence-based practices. It gives teachers a safe place to rehearse challenging conversations, receive feedback, and strengthen the skills that support calm, consistent classrooms.
If you are attending ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual 26, stop by to meet the team and see Reality Coach in action.
Catch Reality Coach at two booths on the ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual 26 expo floor.
Lift with Boys Town
Booth 1349
Carahsoft
Booth 2022
The Boys Town educators and experts you'll meet at ISTELive 26 and ASCD Annual 26.
Director of National Training
Susan is Director of National Training at Boys Town, equipping educators and schools nationwide with evidence-based strategies for safe, skill-focused classrooms. With more than 30 years in education, she has coauthored influential titles including Well-Managed Schools.
Manager of National Training
Courtney leads Boys Town's National Training team, equipping educators, districts, and youth-serving professionals nationwide with evidence-based strategies for positive, skill-focused classrooms. With over 21 years in education, she's a former teacher, foster parent, and Teach For America alum.
Senior Instructional Designer & Product Manager, Reality Coach
David designs the AI-supported training experiences behind Reality Coach, helping staff practice critical interaction skills in scalable, data-informed ways. He brings more than 15 years across instructional design, multimedia production, and learning technology.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Steph Jensen, LPC, joined Boys Town in 2003 after years as a teacher, reading specialist, and school consultant. With over 25 years in education and counseling, she blends practical strategies, brain-based research, and humor to help educators build resilient, connected children.
National Training Consultant
Tara is a National Training Consultant and former principal with more than 30 years in education, including 26 in school leadership. She brings deep expertise in research-based frameworks like the Boys Town Education Model, MTSS, PBIS, and RTI.
Executive Director, Boys Town Nevada
John is the Executive Director of Boys Town Nevada with over 25 years of non-profit leadership in education and social services. He and his wife served as Boys Town “Family Teachers” to more than 115 kids, and he founded two Colorado charter high schools.