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Securing Student Success Through Transformative Teacher PD
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Leanna Mullen, Student Data Coordinator, Egg Harbor Township School District (NJ); Fred Cochran, Coordinator for UDL Implementation, San Joaquin County Office of Education (CA); Tiffany Caouette, Assistant Executive Director, The Connecticut Association of Schools; and Joyce Whitby, CEO and Co-Founder, Innovations4Education
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Teachers supported. Students succeeding. Communities thriving.
In times of rapid change, teachers need ongoing learning and support more than ever so that students succeed. Join us for a practical, interactive edLeader Panel packed with proven strategies from experts at leading schools across the U.S. This is a “roll-your-sleeves-up” session, so bring your questions—we tackle them together, ensuring your PD sessions make a real difference.
Learn best-practice tips for:
- Personalization and engagement: How to tailor sessions to individual needs, experience levels, and subject areas so teachers maximize professional growth
- Peer collaboration: How to promote open exchange of ideas, foster professional relationships, and create supportive learning environments where all voices are heard
- Taming logistics before, during, and after: Tips for a smooth experience with registration, check-ins, and sessions, and how to collect data to learn from each event and create better outcomes in future events
- Year-round professional development strategies: Ideas for a calendar of complementary professional development events around the year that keep learning fresh, timely, and comprehensive
This session is ideal for district, school, and classroom leaders of all grade levels who are committed to empowering educators through best-practice professional development year-round. View this edLeader Panel to transform your PD days and enhance student success!
About the Presenters
Dr. Leanna Mullen is the Student Data Coordinator for Egg Harbor Township School District in Atlantic County, NJ, where she has spent over a decade working alongside 7,500+ P–12 students and 800+ certified teachers. In her role, she supports data-informed initiatives and district committees, including the Professional Development Committee (EHTPDC). Dr. Mullen also assists neighboring school districts as a consultant and workshop facilitator, sharing expertise in instructional technology, data-driven decision making, and educator development. Her work in professional learning has earned national recognition for its impact on teaching and leadership practices across the U.S. In 2023, Tech & Learning magazine named her team’s work the “Best Example of K–12 Professional Development.” Known for her collaborative and practical approach, Dr. Mullen is passionate about empowering educators with the tools and strategies they need to drive meaningful student success.
Fred Cochran is an experienced educator who has served as an elementary teacher, English learner (EL) teacher, instructional coach, and administrator. He currently works as the UDL Implementation Specialist for Continuous Improvement and Support at the San Joaquin County Office of Education. Fred’s journey with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) began through his leadership in California’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (CASUMS) initiative. He now serves as Co-lead of the UDL Huddle for the Capital Central Foothill Area Consortium and as Co-facilitator of the California UDL Coalition Network. Fred is also the creator and curator of The UDL Toolkit, a UDL resource hub supporting inclusive instructional practices. In addition, he organizes the annual California UDLeading the Way Summit, fostering statewide collaboration and innovation around UDL implementation.
Tiffany Caouette brings 30 years of diverse public education experience to her role at CAS-CIAC, having served as a teacher, literacy coach, assistant principal, and principal across elementary and high school levels.
A recognized leader, Tiffany was named CAS High School Assistant Principal of the Year in 2012. She spent the following decade as principal of Pleasant Valley Elementary School. Holding a sixth-year certificate in Reading and Language Arts and completing leadership programs at UCONN, Tiffany’s expertise is grounded in both practice and scholarship.
In her current role at CAS, Tiffany supports building leaders through professional development, networks across the state, and executive coaching. Tiffany’s extensive experience and commitment to educational leadership make her a valuable voice in professional development for all educators.
Joyce Whitby is a professional EdTechKnowledgist and lifelong educational technology leader. She has extensive experience in marketing, market development, business development, sales management, and sales leadership including management of direct field sales force, inside sales, and distribution channels. Her strengths include new business development in urban markets, strategic planning and budgeting, recruiting, training, project management, and motivating high-performance sales teams. She is linked with a vast educational professional learning network, including extensive personal connections to key decision makers in U.S. school systems as well as leading executives in the educational technology industry.
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