Episode 67: Strong Collaboration with CoLab!

In this exciting episode of Under the Hat, we get to hear from Ariella Racco, Co-Founder and CEO of CoLab Education. Listen as she weaves through the nuances of teacher isolationism, professional development, and the need for meaningful collaboration. Ariella Racco is an Ontario-based educator turned EdTech entrepreneur who founded CoLab Education after experiencing firsthand the challenges of teacher isolation and collaboration barriers. With several years of classroom experience and a deep understanding of educational ecosystems, Ariella created a platform specifically designed to connect teachers across schools and districts, enabling resource sharing, mentorship, and professional growth. As CoLab's CEO, she leads a talented team including Kevin Birch (CTO) and Jaclyn Collins (Head of UX) in developing innovative solutions that combat teacher burnout and turnover. Driven by the belief that "teachers teach better together," Ariella is focused on transforming professional development through meaningful technology integration while building strategic partnerships with school boards across Canada and beyond!Want to learn more from Ariella? Here are the links: Colab.educationInstagram LinkedIn