In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence in Practice Series by the Excellence at Work Podcast, Mike Cooke, Chairman and CEO of Brandon Hall Group™, talks with Rachel Goodwin and Iman Alattar of Stride and Victoria Pylvainen of LearningMate about transforming teacher onboarding through animated storytelling, realistic workplace scenarios and interactive learning. The conversation explores how their award-winning approach builds confidence, strengthens organizational culture and prepares educators for success in virtual classrooms.
Serving more than 70 schools, Stride recognized that new teachers and school leaders were struggling with confidence, role expectations and the transition to virtual education. Working with LearningMate, the team developed a four-episode animated onboarding series featuring relatable characters who navigate the challenges of their first semester. The program has generated strong learner satisfaction and completion results, with the team now examining how the experience affects educator performance, retention and student outcomes.
