Not Your Average PD: Online Professional Development for Teachers
We Invest in Your Professional Growth
Not Your Average PD is free online professional development for teachers that covers timely topics in K-12 education. Boldly named, our series lives up to its promise, providing sessions beyond average PD.
Instantly Applicable Teaching Strategies
Delivered via Zoom, our sessions embody the best aspects of high-quality PD—relevant, interactive, and guided by educators attuned to today’s classroom challenges.
What Makes Not Your Average PD Stand Out
Benefit from the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership’s expertise in delivering engaging and insightful professional development that is instantly applicable.
We leverage the know-how of the master teachers in our network to offer online content that covers pertinent topics in K-12 education. Above all, we value teachers and strive to offer professional development that recognizes and honors your professionalism.
Experience the following benefits:
- Recorded Zoom webinar for convenience
- Instructors offering valuable resources
- Opportunities for hands-on practice during the sessions
- Connect with participants and build a network
- Gain new knowledge and skills that you can put into use in your classroom right away
2025 Session Calendar
Creating Not Copying: Teaching Students to Use AI Tools Ethically
Explore how to build a positive and healthy classroom culture that encourages students to use generative AI tools to enhance learning rather than hinder their growth.
When: 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
Instructor: Paul Cancellieri
Bio: Paul Cancellieri teaches middle school science in Wake County, NC. Paul is the author of several books including his most recent publication, “Fifty AI Prompts for Teachers,” a guide to artificial intelligence (AI) in education that offers practical strategies for K–12 teachers. A 2012 Kenan Fellow and part of the Kenan Fellows Faculty, he delivers dynamic professional development to K-12 educators in North Carolina.
The Curious Case of the PBL
Elevate your Project-Based Learning (PBL) approach and secure stronger student engagement. Discover how to drive your PBL projects forward with more powerful questioning techniques. Learn how to use mystery tables and craft compelling driving questions to energize and focus your PBL units.
When: 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern, Thursday, March 20, 2025
Instructor: Eric Eaton
Bio: Eric Eaton is a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) at Polk County Middle School in Western NC. He holds a BS in History-Secondary Education from Appalachian State University (’93) and is a recipient of the NC Teaching Fellows and 2023-2024 Kenan Fellowship. Recently named Polk County Schools Teacher of the Year, Eric is passionate about creating engaging, impactful learning experiences for his students.
Building Student Resilience Through Fables: Connecting with Nature, Community, and Self
Learn how to help students connect with nature, community, and personal growth through storytelling that explores ecological concepts and resilience-building. Engage with nature-based narratives to deepen their understanding of the environment, relationships, and resilience.
When: 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern, Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Instructor: Rob Condie
Bio: Rob Condie, 2024-25 Kenan Fellow, is a middle school English Language Arts teacher in Carteret County. During his fellowship, Rob partnered with NC State and Duke University Marine Lab to write a curriculum aligned with North Carolina Common Core Standards. He enjoys working with all teachers and content areas.