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Solutions for Educators.
Stop Managing the Chaos. Start Leading the Transformation.
Your Vision Is Bigger Than Managing Crisis – But Who’s Helping You Get There?
You didn’t step into leadership to spend your days putting out fires, chasing metrics, and trying to convince exhausted teachers to keep going. You’re here to build thriving schools—where innovation, collaboration, and growth are the norm. But let’s be real: the current system isn’t set up to make that easy for you. That’s where we come in.
The System Is Broken – and You’re Stuck Holding It Together.
Teacher shortages. Skyrocketing burnout. Student disengagement. You’re facing a mountain of challenges that no one trained you to navigate.
Meanwhile, the weight of fixing it all keeps you up at night. You’re asking yourself: ‘Am I doing enough? Can this even be fixed?’
You shouldn’t have to choose between immediate demands and creating a sustainable, thriving school culture. But most professional development programs won’t help you with either.
You’re not alone. We’re your partner in building the future of education.
At Thought Design, we don’t just teach leadership. We revolutionize the way schools work by focusing on the real issues holding you back. We know the unique challenges school leaders face, from teacher shortages to resistance to change. Our programs are built for education leaders and their realities. Every session delivers tools leaders can implement the next day, not just ideas to think about. With coaching, on-demand resources, and follow-up, our approach ensures real change, not a one-off workshop.
Whether you know precisely what you need or you can’t put your finger on it quite yet, we’d love to connect.
When you click “Start the Conversation” below, you’ll be invited to grab some time on our calendar where we can briefly discuss what’s on your mind and offer some creative solutions to help.
Let's connect.
Testimonials
– Eric
Training sessions allow quality time away from the typical demands of the day to reflect and produce an actionable plan of implementation. It doesn’t stop at planning, Thought Design coaches spend one-on-one time in meaningful reflection that provides critical feedback so that leadership is improved. Students, families, and staff benefit from leadership development that is unique to each leader’s unique personality and traits.
– Jenn
The power of Thought Design for leaders in schools has been the most impactful learning I have gained in over ten years. The coaching sessions allow leaders to have specific individual training to help ensure teachers are receiving good coaching from their administrators.
– Timisha
[The] presentation by Thought Design was informative and, dare I say, life-changing! Our team walked away with affirming interpersonal skills for work and home.
– Jenna
Our Thought Design PD with our teachers was instrumental in helping our teachers develop psychologically safe classrooms! Teachers walked away with ideas to implement in their classrooms right away . . . Our facilitators were communicative throughout the process and helped us design professional development that was tailored to our needs.
– Abbie
Principlas need time to process, breathe, and connect. Thought Design has created that space to allow our leaders to develop the fundamentals of climate and culture.
Your Roadmap to thriving Schools
Transform your school leadership in 3 steps:
Explore
Choose your path to growth.
Pick the package that best fits your district's needs, whether you're laying the foundation, building a leadership cohort, or creating a legacy with a sustainable pipeline of excellence.
Empower
Equip your leaders to thrive.
Through dynamic workshops, personalized coaching, and actionable tools, your leaders will gain the skills to create a culture of psychological safety, foster innovation, and drive meaningful change.
Transform
Watch your Schools flourish.
Experience the ripple effect as empowered leaders transform their teams, strengthen collaboration, and inspire thriving school communities.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
You can keep doing what you’ve been doing, and…
Talented teachers leave for less stressful jobs. Students miss out on the education they deserve. Leaders like you burn out, wondering if change is even possible.
You don’t have to accept the status quo. Let’s create something better together.
We're honored to be trusted by incredible educators.
Meet Cathy Henkenberns Ed.D
Trainer, coach, and brain science aficionado Cathy Henkenberns, Ed.D joined the Thought Design team in 2023. She brings 40 years of experience in education as a trainer, coach, principal, and director of schools.
Her career experience fostered a passion for the power of mentors and investing in the growth of people.
You may still be wondering...
Who teaches Thought Design educator programs?
All workshops are taught by experienced educators: Cathy Henkenberns and Tara Colvin. You can read about the extensive experience of our instructors in their bios.
How much does it cost?
As you can imagine, program costs vary based on the teaching, the length of time, and the number of attendees.
We have three package options that are customizable based on your needs and budget. We're happy to discuss specific details when you reach out.
Can you come deliver trainings at my school or district?
Yes, we travel around the country to offer workshops & training.
What if we are just looking for fun… no heavy training?
We love facilitating fun! Head over to our team outings page. You're going to love what we have cooking over there!
What’s your cancellation policy?
We understand that emergencies and unforeseen circumstances may arise and we also have a commitment to our workshop preparation and instructors. Therefore, we have a cancellation policy in place to ensure that we can continue to provide high-quality workshop experiences.
If you need to cancel your workshop, please do so at least 21 days in advance and we will be happy to apply your 25% deposit to a new event or date within one year of the previously booked event. Cancellations within 21 days of your scheduled workshop will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and we will do our best to work with you to find a solution that is fair and reasonable for everyone.
Do you have any free resources for School Leaders?
Yes! Are you feeling overwhelmed? Check out this free guide & learn how to hit pause on the chaos of your day.
Bottom line?
This Isn’t Just a Program—It’s a Movement.
Imagine your schools where:
Teachers are excited to come to work because they feel safe, supported, and inspired.
Students are achieving, innovating, and growing every day.
You lead confidently, knowing your team is aligned and thriving.
This is the impact of transformational leadership. And it’s exactly what we’ll help you create.
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