For School Districts:
A PD Day Your Staff Will Actually Thank You For
From a former teacher who's sat through
plenty of the other kind
THE CHALLENGE
Teachers and staff are stretched thin.
Burnout is real, tense conversations with parents and students are part of the job, and the last thing anyone wants on a PD day is another lecture from someone who's never run a classroom.
HOW JON HELPS
He knows the building from the inside.
Jon spent 15 years as a teacher, teaching theater, video production, and speech, and holds a master's in education. His sessions get every staff member participating together, then send them back to their classrooms, kitchens, and front offices with tools they can use the next day.
Full Day
Many districts book a full day with separate sessions for different groups: teachers, food service, support staff, and administrators, so every team gets content built for their role.
Trusted by Districts
RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR STAFF
Sessions That Fit Schools
"Yes, and…" Improving Leadership and Collaboration Through Improv
An energizing all staff opener that builds trust across buildings and roles
Improv(e) Your Communication
Four steps to de-escalate upset parents, students, and colleagues
Meaningful Appreciation
Help administrators recognize staff in ways that keep good people from leaving
What Educators Say
Tyler Mayer
“Not only has our team enjoyed their professional development but I have heard our folks reference the ideas, new approaches, and tips and tricks Jon introduced months later. In my 20+ years of attending, organizing and delivering professional development for educators, I have never experienced someone making the impact and leaving an imprint like Jon Colby.”
Chief of Corporate Work Study, Cristo Rey Network
Kara Kirk
“This workshop went above and beyond my expectations! I loved how he tied the activities into practical lessons like communication, listening skills, and teamwork... In my opinion, I think our staff had the best Back to School meeting ever.”
South Madison Community School Corporation
Questions From Schools
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Teachers want sessions that respect their time, get them involved instead of lecturing at them, and give them something they can use with students and colleagues the next day. That's the standard Jon held himself to during 15 years in the classroom.
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Morale grows when people feel seen. Recognition that matches how each staff member wants to be appreciated, from a specific thank you to an administrator pitching in, goes further than another staff breakfast. Jon’s Meaningful Appreciation session gives administrators simple ways to do it.
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Absolutely. Bus drivers, food service teams, and front office staff handle some of the toughest conversations in the building. The de-escalation and communication tools work for every role.