Who We Are
This is not just another PD!
We partner with educators to design high-impact, real-world learning experiences that inspire, challenge, and engage. We back-up our philosophy about learning with unique, authentic learning experiences designed specifically to meet your school and district needs and priorities.
At Partnerships for Authentic Learning and Leadership, we believe students should love learning, teachers should feel recharged and have a sense of purpose, and administrators should lead meaningful change.
How We Help Schools Thrive
We help school communities transform teaching and learning through authentic strategies that connect the classroom to the real world. Our work supports leaders, teachers, and students in building purpose-driven, joyful learning environments.
We collaborate with schools and districts to create:
A shared vision for optimal teaching and learning
Professional learning that both equips and excites teachers
Guidance for leaders to foster positive culture and long-term change
Real-world learning experiences that inspire students
Upcoming Events
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What It’s Like to Work With Us
“I can’t thank you enough for the last two days at the Summer Institute. I can’t remember the last time I left a PD feeling as jazzed as I did yesterday. I truly think what we learned and experienced will change our district, staff and students. Thank you for your continued inspirational vision and nonstop work to get others on board with authentic learning. SO GOOD”
— Catherine Shapiro, Upper Arlington Schools
“As a Superintendent, working with Partnerships reminds me that it is our focus to “make learning irresistible” by reimagining education, reconnecting with the joy of teaching, and empowering students to change the world. I am excited to say that based upon the benefits our district administrators and teachers received from ongoing work with Partnerships, we are currently working with them to develop professional development plans for our teachers and administrators in the next school year to deepen this work.”
— Jay Poroda, Delaware Area Career Center
“Making Learning Irresistible, designed as a hybrid course, was great because we could meet and collaborate together while still in our own homes. Kathy and Ellen were still able to provide strong, engaging instruction which led us in meaningful and collaborative lessons and assignments.”
— Jamie Perry, Olentangy Local Schools
Partnerships Schools & Sponsors
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Current Partnerships Schools
Why It Matters
The world is changing. Our approach to teaching and learning should, too.
Authentic learning is about creating school experiences that reflect and connect to the real world. It invites everyone to collaborate, think critically, and find passion and purpose in what they learn and do.
Students discover their voice
and agency
Teachers reconnect with the “why” behind their work
Leaders create conditions that “make learning irresistible” for staff and students
Schools become spaces of belonging, curiosity, and transformation