For Innovative Pre-K Through Twelfth Grade Educators
Finally . . . the step by step process to work with the adults (even the difficult adults), and together uplevel the culture and quality of your school!
If you're ready to create a truly STAND OUT School, where both students and adults thrive, becoming a founding member of Purpose Inspired Education Academy™ (PIE) Academy is an experience you won't want to miss!
Can I be real with you?
Working With The Grownups In Our Schools Is Harder Than It's Ever Been
You know what I'm talking about, right?
You pour heart and soul into your people, and not only your students. You're tirelessly doing all you can to support and engage the adults - teachers, staff, parents, and even your own supervisors or board members.
And yet, if you're like me and many of the leaders I'm blessed to work with, it often feels like no matter what you do . . . no matter how much you give . . . it's never enough. The dreaded call outs, dips in morale, complaints, conflicts, resistance, and unreasonable demands can be unrelenting.
You're not alone. Unprecedented numbers of school leaders are experiencing unmanageable levels of stress, exhaustion and even burnout. Too many are seeking opportunities to leave the profession entirely.
It's painful to see some of the most caring and creative among us losing hope.
Hey there, my name is Dr. Shira Leibowitz, and along with running my own school and teaching doctoral students in education, I'm passionate about helping educators work together to up-level school culture and quality, with less stress and more joy..
For almost thirty years I've taught and led schools serving students of literally all ages . . . early childhood through graduate students in education.
And in every setting, the greatest challenges and frustrations didn't come from working with the kids.
It was the adults!
Confusion . . . overwhelm. . . and resistance from adults too often sapped my energy, and made my goals feel out of reach.
Speaking with colleagues, it became clear that I was not alone.
Too many educators struggle, not because they aren't capable and committed, but because of the poor behavior of adults.
Convinced there had to be a better way, I searched for it. I read the books and the research, attended the conferences and the workshops, and accessed the coaching and the mentoring. But, no matter how much I searched, I couldn't find what I needed.
So, I created it. I call the approach Purpose Inspired Education™, and it's been epic for my school and for the pioneering educators who have piloted the approach with me.
And now, I'm sharing.
But, before I officially launch my new Signature Program, Purpose Inspired Education Academy™, I’m inviting a select group of educators to participate for a fraction of the cost!
Why?
Because I want a strong group of motivated educators like you going through this program live with me while I create it . . . and getting REAL RESULTS!
This will help me design the program with the quality and the impact I'm seeking, while helping a small group of founding members get personalized support and attention.
It's a win . . . win! So . . . are you in?
When You Enroll You Get:
✅ 8 Pre-recorded Workshops, Delivered Weekly
✅ 8 Live Group Coaching Sessions, Applying What You’re Learning
✅ 1 Individual Coaching Session, Customizing What You’re Learning
✅ Brand New Tools And Templates To Shift Your School Culture
✅ A Private On-line Community With The Other Participants For Questions and Reflection
✅ Exclusive Chance To Co-Create And Shape This Program
✅ Lifetime Access To The Course Materials And All Future Updates To The Course Once It Is Released
All In A Small Group So That You Get Maximum Support
Purpose Inspired Education Academy isn't just another professional development program.
It's the full step-by-step system to engage the adults in improving the culture & quality of your school.
Workshops And Coaching Will Guide You Through The 4 Phase Purpose Inspired Education™ (PIE) Success Cycle
Phase One: 🔍 Discover
Identify obvious and more subtle symptoms of problems as well as possibilities for yourself and for your school, honing in on what's actually going wrong, what's actually going right, and why. Reconnect to what truly matters most, reimagining what's possible for yourself and for our school.
🛠️ Tools: The PIE Journal
Phase Two: ⚙️Design
Craft a custom action plan that aligns with your purpose and moves your vision forward. Clarify what truly matters most, updating job descriptions and tasks,, as well as selecting several high impact projects. You'll chart a course forward that energizes rather than overwhelms.
🛠️ Tool: The PIE Planner
Phase Three: 🚀 Deliver
Move from planning to action with intention and flexibility. You’ll track your progress , collect feedback and course-correct as needed.
🛠️ Tool: The PIE Implementation Tracker
Phase Four: 🎉 Debrief
Pause, reflect, and celebrate growth, successes, and lessons learned, while preparing yourself and your school to identify what comes next.
🛠️ Tool: The PIE Review
💡 Why This Works
Most leadership courses focus on strategy. Purpose Inspired Education™ (PIE) Academy starts with purpose—and ends with sustainable change. It’s reflective AND practical. You’ll do the inner work and develop a plan, grounded in what truly matters most. It honors the whole leader. Your personal growth and school culture are deeply connected. It’s a cycle, not a one-off. You’ll use the PIE process again and again to lead with clarity, focus, and purpose.
👍🏽Who It’s For
This is for you if you’re an educator who:
✏️Wants to work lead and engage adults more effectively ✏️Feels pulled in a million directions and craves clarity and focus
✏️Believes schools need to support both kids and adults ✏️Wants to lead with more intention, energy, and purpose
🌟It’s especially for those who are ready to lead a different kind of school—one that reflects what actually matters most.🌟
💥What You’ll Walk Away With
⚡️A crystal-clear vision of the school you want to lead ⚡️A grounded plan to implement your vision
⚡️The tools to work with adults (even difficult adults) more effectively
⚡️A leadership approach grounded in what actually matters most to your people and to you
As A Founding Member You Can Enroll For Two Monthly Installments of Only $150
Or Pay In Full And Save : One Time Payment Of Only $250!
And The Value is Far Higher Than Your Investment
When You Enroll, You Get:
✅ 12 Pre-recorded Workshops, Delivered Weekly (Value: $597)
✅ 12 Live Group Coaching Sessions, Applying What You’re Learning (Value: $597)
✅ 1 Individual Coaching Session, Customizing What You’re Learning (Value: $250)
✅ Brand New Tools And Templates To Shift Your School Culture (Value: $197)
✅ A Private On-line Community With The Other Participants For Questions and Reflection (Priceless)
✅ Exclusive Chance To Co-Create And Shape This Program (Priceless)
✅ Lifetime Access To The Course Materials And All Future Updates To The Course Once It Is Released (Value $997)
Total Value: $2,638
You Pay Only Two Monthly Installments of $150, Or A One Time Payment of Only $250
But . . . Act Fast . . . Spaces Are Limited!
What you want is within reach
You just have to grab it.
I’ve taken my years of experience and created a system that you can plug into your school. The approach is fully customizable, so it works without you having to sacrifice what makes you unique.
But most importantly, this system helps you engage your people in implementing a shared vision with clarity, focus, and purpose. It helps you work with the adults in your school, even the difficult adults, to significantly uplevel the culture and quality of your school.
Cool? Cool!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🧠 What does “beta” mean? This is the first round of the program, and you’ll be going through it live with me as I refine and shape the course. That means you get early access, more personal support, and the opportunity to help co-create something meaningful.
⏳ How much time will this take? You’ll want to set aside about 2–3 hours per week for the weekly workshop, coaching session, and time to reflect or try things in your real work. The program is designed to be practical and flexible—something that fuels your leadership, not adds to your stress.
🧑🏫 Do I have to be in a formal leadership position? Nope. If you’re an educator who is actively working to shape school culture and lead change (formally or informally), you’re welcome to apply. That includes principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, lead teachers, and others in school leadership roles.
📅 What are the important dates? Application deadline: Monday, April 28 at 11:59 PM ET Beta program begins: Early May (Exact date will be confirmed with accepted participants) Course duration: 8 weeks of guided support taking place through the months of May and June. And, there will be additional optional extended program sessions in July.
⌚️What if I can't make it to all the live sessions? No problem! You'll get the recordings. Once you are accepted you'll get the calendar of events. Let me know if the times are not good for you and we'll modify or add some. I am fully committed to participants' success.
🌱 What happens after the beta? You’ll have lifetime access to the full, polished version of the course when it launches. You’ll also always be known as a founding member, and your feedback will have shaped something that supports school leaders far beyond this first group.
What are the dates for PIE Academy?
The beta cohort of PIE Academy is running from April through Jul. The 10 coaching coaching sessions will happen weekly, alternating between day and evening times to accommodate different schedules. The live training sessions including the kickoff planning session and the four immersive workshops will also alternate between day and evening times to accommodate different schedules. When you enroll, you'll get the full calendar of events. You'll also have lifetime access to the course and the trainings, including all future upgrades to the course.
What if I can't make it to some or all of the weekly calls?
Come to as many or as few of the live sessions as work for you. The kickoff planning call and five workshops will be recorded, and you'll receive the replays so you can watch at your convenience. In the group coaching calls, we'll be delving into challenges you face and so, to protect privacy, we don't record those calls. Come to as many or as few as works for you, so that you get the support you need. You can also reach out via email for support, so that you have multiple options for support on the specific challenges occurring in your school.
How do I know if PIE Academy is right for me?
PIE Academy is designed for early childhood and K-12 school leaders who want to engage their people, even their difficult people so that they can signficantly uplevel the culture and quality of their schools.
How much time will it take to apply the approach and gain momentum?
PIE Academy is self-paced by design, so you can move at your own speed. And, the beauty of the PIE approach is that it is customized to apply to the work you're already doing. From the very first module, you'll gain skills to implement immediately, gaining meaningful quick wins, building momentum quickly. And, with lifetime access, you'll be able to return to the course material whenever you feel a refresher would be valuable. To move through the course within the 10 weeks of group coaching, I recommend dedicating about an hour a week in addition to attending the live sessions.That said, you can modify and do more or less. The course materials are yours forever!
Where do I access the course ?
Once you enroll, you'll receive an email giving you a calendar of trainings, and zoom links to access the trainings. You'll also receive access to the portal where the course modules will be.
What if I need extra support?
In the weekly group coaching sessions there will be training as well as an opportunity for questions, and dedicated time to delve into questions you have related to your own work. You also get email access so that you can submit your questions and receive answers.
What if I'm still not sure if PIE Academy is right for me?
I want you to have confidence that you're making the decision that's best for you. So, I'm offering free calls for you to meet with me and get your questions answered.
