About Observation Copilot
Observation Copilot is built by Edthena, an education technology company founded in 2011 by former teacher Adam Geller. With 15 years of experience building tools for teacher professional learning, Edthena's products are used by schools and districts nationwide.
Our Mission
Help school leaders have deeper connections with teachers
School principals and instructional leaders are stretched thin. Between walkthroughs, formal observations, and coaching conversations, the paperwork alone can consume hours every week. Observation Copilot was built to give that time back - so leaders can focus on what matters most: supporting teachers and improving instruction.
Principals using Observation Copilot report reducing their post-observation paperwork from three hours to just 20-30 minutes per teacher, and delivering feedback within 24 hours instead of two weeks.
Leadership Team
15 years of building for educators
Adam Geller
Founder & CEO
Adam started his career as a science teacher in St. Louis, Missouri. After leaving the classroom, he joined the national strategy team at Teach For America, where he helped design a technology platform to improve new teacher training. Named a Kauffman Foundation Education Ventures Fellow and Forbes 30 Under 30, Adam founded Edthena in 2011 to help every educator access meaningful professional development.
Dave Weldon
Co-Founder & CTO
Dave joined Adam in 2012 to build the technology behind Edthena. Together they have overseen the evolution from a paper-based prototype into a research-informed and patented platform used by schools, districts, and teacher training programs nationwide.
Our Journey
15 years of innovation in education technology
Recognition
An EdTech company you can trust
Edthena's products have been recognized by leading education organizations.
- TIME Best Inventions (2025) - Edthena
- SmartBrief Readers' Choice Award for Professional Development (2025)
- SIIA CODiE Award - Best Professional Learning Solution
- District Administration Top Product Award
- Tech & Learning Award of Excellence
- EdTech Digest - Best Professional Development Learning Solution
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