Free Professional Development
What Is the Current State of Education?
A portrait of crisis drawn from research, surveys, and the voices of teachers themselves.
78%
of teacher openings unfilled or staffed without standard certification
AZ School Personnel Admin. Assoc., 2024
54%
of current educators likely to leave within the next 1–2 years
AZ School Personnel Admin. Assoc., 2024
66%
of educators would not recommend the profession to others
AZ School Personnel Admin. Assoc., 2024
Lack of administrative support for classroom discipline was cited as a top reason for leaving by nearly 64% of former educators.
Tziganuk et al., 2024
Teachers report behavioral issues contribute to higher rates of burnout and turnover, especially since many feel they do not possess the appropriate skill sets to address their students' needs.
Barone, 2024
Teachers report leaving schools where administrators are constantly pointing out what they're doing wrong and rarely telling them when they do something well.
We Are Teachers Staff, 2025
The Cost of Turnover
$11,000
— to —
$25,000
to replace a single teacher, depending on district size — while high turnover erodes morale and diminishes student achievement, particularly in high-need schools.
Tan & Patrick, 2024
Our Services
What We Provide
We offer practical, classroom-centered support tailored to the needs of educators and school leaders.
Core Services
1:1 Individualized Coaching Cycles
Personalized coaching tailored to each educator's classroom context, goals, and growth areas.
Instructional Planning & Lesson Design
Hands-on support for lesson structure, alignment to standards, and student engagement strategies.
Professional Development Sessions
Targeted, research-backed PD focused on the skills that directly improve classroom outcomes.
Leadership Collaboration & Strategy
Working alongside school administrators to build aligned systems that support teacher success.
Classroom Walkthroughs
Structured observation cycles conducted alongside school leaders to inform coaching and support.
Focus Areas
Instructional Planning & Organization
Academic Rigor & Student Thinking
Classroom Management & Engagement
Our Approach
How Our Coaching Works
Our coaching model is designed for immediate impact in real classrooms.
01
Observe
Classroom instruction is observed in context, without evaluation pressure, to understand real teaching dynamics.
02
Reflect
A collaborative coaching conversation surfaces insights, strengths, and targeted opportunities for growth.
03
Support
Educators receive tools, strategies, and resources aligned directly to their classroom needs.
04
Follow Up
Ongoing check-ins strengthen implementation and ensure strategies are taking root in daily practice.
Every step is personalized, practical, and focused on helping educators succeed right away.
Our Reach
Who We Support
Serving educators across grade levels, content areas, and school communities.
100+
Educators Supported
by December 2025
by December 2025
29
Instructional Leaders
Partnered With
Partnered With
PreK–12
Classrooms Served
Across the County
Across the County
We Work Across:
Core Content
Special Education
ELL
CTE
Gifted
Arts
PE
Speech
Map of coaching support locations across Maricopa County — coming soon
Classroom Data
What We're Seeing in Classrooms
Our work in schools highlights both strengths and key opportunities for growth.
Feedback
What Educators Are Saying
Educators consistently report that coaching is practical, supportive, and immediately useful.
Collaboration & Meaningful Feedback
New Strategies & Instructional Tools
Hands-On, Applicable Learning
It was nice to have someone giving me feedback without worrying about evaluation.
I gained new engaging tools for my classroom.
I was able to practice strategies immediately.
Our Trajectory
Growing Our Reach and Impact
Since launching, the Professional Development Team has rapidly expanded its reach. With strategic investment, that impact can grow dramatically.
100+ Educators
Supported in just the first phase of implementation — a strong foundation for scale.
~300 Per Year
Capacity with current staffing levels — already making a meaningful county-wide difference.
1,000+ Possible
Educators reachable annually with strategic expansion of the PD team.
Future Focus Areas
- Expand coaching cycles across more districts throughout Maricopa County
- Increase leadership collaboration at the school and district level
- Offer ongoing monthly professional development sessions
- Build training pathways for instructional leaders
Bring Professional Development Support to Your School or District
Whether your team needs coaching, classroom support, leadership collaboration, or targeted professional development, we're here to help — at no cost to you.