Leadership

You’ve heard about PLCs—but how do you actually make them work across a whole district? In this session, participants will learn how to effectively implement and align the concepts and practices of professional learning communities (PLC) districtwide.

Patrice E. Fenton, PhD, is a former New York City Department of Education middle school special educator with deep experience in leadership and organizational development, as well as in measurement and evaluation, particularly regarding impact in communities of color.

Keith Fickel is a retired principal from Fort Bend Independent School District with a focus on student achievement and teacher empowerment. With over 30 years in education, he has been recognized for leadership, professional learning, and building strong school communities.

Crystal Johnson Cross, EdD, is a distinguished educator, facilitator, and coach with extensive experience as a teacher, principal, instructional facilitator, and executive coach. She empowers schools and leaders to drive positive change and enhance learning outcomes.

Stacey Schultz, EdD, is the president of Educate, a New York City-based company that provides innovation and transformation coaching to educators and school leaders, and cohost of the Educate U.S. podcast.

Harriet D. Moore, EdD, is currently the director of strategic engagement within the Sarasota County School District. A practitioner for over 20 years, spanning various educational roles, Dr. Moore brings a deep and enduring commitment to education.

This session shows how educators can use AI to enhance learning without replacing it. With a practical, non-technical approach, you’ll learn how to use AI to support instruction, improve efficiency, and maintain ethical, student-centered classrooms.

What if the most powerful professional development didn’t start with strategies—but with a story? In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Brad Johnson uses his EduFable™ approach to bring Coffee with the Custodian to life, immersing participants in a powerful narrative about leadership, trust, and human connection. Through storytelling, participants will experience how culture is shaped in everyday moments—and how those same principles directly impact what happens in every classroom.

During this exclusive webinar, Glenn and Jenni will identify the “enemies of efficacy” in today’s schools and describe ways to overcome them. Participants will have the opportunity to identify and explore in depth the hindrances most relevant to their own school context. Through collaborative discussion and reflective activities, participants will develop tailored strategies to address the specific challenges affecting their schools.