TLDR: Teaching WalkThrus International has launched ‘Chloe,’ an AI assistant designed to enhance teacher professional development by providing instant access to coaching techniques and streamlining lesson planning. Co-founded by Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli, the tool aims to reduce search time and increase focus on critical thinking and planning for educators globally.
Teaching WalkThrus International, a prominent education consultancy co-founded by experts Tom Sherrington and Oliver Caviglioli, has officially introduced ‘Chloe,’ an innovative AI assistant aimed at transforming teacher coaching and classroom preparation. The launch, announced by Sherrington on LinkedIn on September 2, 2025, marks a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence into professional development for educators worldwide.
Chloe is designed to provide immediate access to the extensive ‘WalkThrus toolkit,’ a comprehensive resource for teaching and coaching methodologies. According to Sherrington, the AI assistant will enable teachers to ‘search the toolkit for the best techniques to support your coaching and your teaching.’ He further elaborated on the tool’s capabilities, stating, ‘You can ask follow-up questions and get into details including suggested questions etc. It’s a powerful tool…. you’re going to love it! Less time searching, more time thinking and planning.’ This emphasis on efficiency and deeper engagement underscores the core benefit Chloe is expected to deliver.
Established in 2021, Teaching WalkThrus International was created to manage the increasing demand for its publications and membership resources. The ‘WalkThrus’ series, which covers crucial areas such as behavior management, curriculum planning, effective explaining and modeling, questioning techniques, feedback strategies, practice and retrieval, and ‘Mode B’ teaching, has achieved remarkable success, selling over 400,000 copies globally. Beyond its popular books, the company offers a wide array of digital resources, training programs, coaching tools, webinars, and case studies to more than 5,000 member institutions across over 55 countries.
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The introduction of Chloe is a strategic move within Teaching WalkThrus International’s broader initiative to enhance teacher professional development through advanced digital solutions. By leveraging AI, the company aims to significantly reduce the time educators typically spend searching for relevant techniques, thereby freeing up more time for critical thinking, reflection, and effective lesson planning. This initiative aligns with the evolving landscape of educational technology, which increasingly focuses on personalized and efficient learning and development tools for teachers.
