Have an issue you’re grappling with? Ready to reflect on your personal and professional journey? Working with a certified coach can help you build your toolkit. NAIS offers you the important time to discuss and process your experiences with certified coaches at the NAIS Coaches' Corner.
Located in The Quad at Thrive 2026, the NAIS Coaches’ Corner gives attendees the chance to sign up for a free 45-minute session with educator-focused coaches and others trained to listen, ask powerful questions, and create a space for reflection. Whether you have a school-based dilemma or find yourself at a personal or professional crossroads, take advantage of the opportunity to use a fully trained, certified coach as a sounding board during your time at Thrive, the NAIS annual conference in Seattle.
Are you interested in serving as a coach this year? Apply here by Monday, September 8! If you know others interested in serving as a coach, please encourage them to apply. Coaches will receive a 25% discount off their registration fee. The final registration cost for coaches will vary depending on the date of registration. The sooner you register, the more you can save. Special rates include Super-Early-Bird (October 1–15), Early-Bird (October 16–January 15), or Standard (January 16–February 25).
Questions? Reach out to Ioana Wheeler, NAIS senior director of global initiatives, at wheeler@nais.org.
Are you a Thrive attendee interested in participating in a coaching session at the conference? You can sign up through the NAIS website starting in mid-October. If space is available, walk-ins will also be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.