But being an educator is hard — and, in the wake of a global pandemic, that job isn’t getting any easier.
Our educators want and need better resources to help them work through the litany of challenges and opportunities students face, from things like AI in classrooms to mental health to teacher training and blended learning to stronger family engagement.
The old sit-and-get approaches of the past never were much good — and certainly won’t work now.
We built RocketPD because school leaders told us they wanted more from their professional-learning experiences.
At RocketPD, we focus on doing three things really well.
Connecting our school partners to the top thought leaders in education
Delivering engaging professional learning on topics of strategic importance
Creating experiences focused on outcomes — accessible from anywhere
Unlike traditional professional learning, which stops when the session ends, each of our programs is designed to take your team on a deep, multi-phased exploration of their topic of interest.
We vet each of our thought leaders and design learning frameworks to ensure the value they provide quickly moves from theory to practice within your organization.
That’s because all of programs are:
- Learning forward and/or standards-aligned
- Practical & applicable
- Sustainable over time
- Job embedded (with opportunities for collaboration)
- Measurable
And the best part?
If you’re a superintendent, principal, PD coordinator or curriculum director, all of our resources are available in one place and customizable to the needs of your schools. No more fruitless Google searches or worries over quality or consistency of programming. We offer everything from virtual, collaborative cohort experiences, to video-based courses, to customizable full and half-day sessions specifically built to meet the strategic needs of your schools and teams.
If you’re looking for ways to better engage your teachers and staff this year and support their professional growth, and if you’re tired of the same old, boring no-good PD experience, we hope you’ll stick around and explore our expansive universe of top-notch presenters and professional learning. If you have questions, or want an introduction to any of our rockstar thought leaders, fill out the short form below or join our newsletter and start your journey!
Sign up todayWho we are
At RocketPD, our mission is to create the world’s most-engaged community of school leaders committed to bringing more agency and empowerment to K-12 classrooms.
Corey Murray CO-FOUNDER
K-12 program strategy, audience & content
A proud product of K-12 public schools, and someone with Cerebral Palsy, Corey credits the educators in his life with teaching him how to turn his differences into strengths. A former education journalist and K-12 content marketing executive, Corey works with RocketPD’s roster of thought leaders to design and produce impactful learning experiences.
Jesse Leib CO-FOUNDER
Thought leader & district relationships
Having struggled with a severe attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder throughout school, Jesse credits the educators in his life with helping him stay the course. With more than 20 years working with K-12 school leaders, Jesse has dedicated his career to helping school district leaders explore innovative opportunities in technology and learning. At RocketPD, he works with districts to connect them to new learning opportunities.
Chris Dekmar CO-FOUNDER
Operations & program management
After chasing his dreams in the school band, and later earning his MBA at the University of West Georgia, Chris went on to lead sales operations for an education technology startup in Vermont before launching his own digital marketing agency. At RocketPD, he runs the team that keeps the lights on and the machinery humming.
Our advisors
John Gamba
Entrepreneur in residence & director of special programs, University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education
Shannon Cox
Superintendent
Montgomery County Educational Service Center, Ohio
Dr. Luvelle Brown
Superintendent
Ithaca City School District, New York
Dr. Stephen Murley
Former Superintendent
Green Bay Area School District, Wisconsin
Dr. Steve Constantino
Author, 5 Simple Principles to Engage Every Family; former superintendent, chief academic officer, state superintendent, VA Department of Education
Dr. Stacey Butterfield
Superintendent
Jenks Public Schools, Oklahoma
Ready for an entirely new professional-learning experience that meets the needs of teachers and staff?
RESOURCES
Our universe is infinite — stick around, explore!
Use this five-part framework to support adult well-being in your schools with Carla Tantillo Philibert
Supporting adult well-being in schools is no longer just a nice-to-have — it’s essential. As stress levels rise among students, the adults in our schools, particularly those on the front lines, are struggling too. In fact, research shows that teachers are nearly twice as likely to suffer from job-related stress compared to other industries. This ongoing pressure can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression, yet only 2% of schools offer comprehensive mental health and wellness support for staff.
3 Ways to Engage Disengaged Families with Dr. Steve Constantino
Family engagement is a proven catalyst for student success, but what about families who seem disengaged? According to Dr. Steve Constantino, a former school leader and expert on family engagement, the key lies in changing our approach.
Why today’s school leaders need to master the art of adaptive leadership with Joshua P. Starr
School leadership has always been challenging, but the aftermath of the pandemic has introduced new, complex problems for educators. While schools are adept at tackling technical challenges — like improving math and reading scores using data-driven methods — they now face unprecedented adaptive challenges such as chronic absenteeism, student mental health, and staff retention.
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