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I Used to Believe in One-and-Done PD
For years, I believed in the power of professional development. And I still do—just not the way it’s always been done. When I first started
The Final Stretch: A New Way to End the School Year
It’s early May.Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and while your inbox might be filled with kind notes and donuts in the staff lounge, something else
The Four Pillars of Holistic PD: What Keeps the Wheels Turning
When I was little, I had a pair of roller skates I absolutely loved. One summer day, one of the wheels fell off—but I was
Thriving Teachers Stay. It’s That Simple.
Teachers don’t ask for much. They never did it for the money. They didn’t sign up for summers “off” (because we all know those are for catching up and healing from the chaos). What they do want is to feel supported. To have tools that work. To be seen as human. To make a difference and have a life. We can give them that.
What If PD Actually Worked? Introducing the 3-Part Model Transforming School Culture
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all workshop. It’s a complete professional learning system that strengthens your people and your culture—without draining your budget or your time.
Why “One-and-Done” PD is Failing Our Schools
Traditional PD is broken—and not just broken like a flat tire. It’s broken like a system that’s hurting the people it’s supposed to help. This isn’t just frustrating. It’s a huge waste of time, money, and opportunity. And let’s be honest: most of us already know this. Staff leave those sessions feeling even more frustrated, more disconnected, and more certain that PD is just another hoop to jump through.
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