“The research is clear. If we want to maximize our students’ outcomes in school, then nothing matters more than the teacher in the classroom. PDK is focused on eliminating the teacher shortage and fostering a thriving teaching profession. Our attention is on implementing grow your own future educator programs as part of Educators Rising to help ensure our nation’s schools have the best teachers.”
— James Lane, CEO, PDK International
E D U C A T O R S R I S I N G
Investing in the future through Grow Your Own pathways
K A P P A N / P D K P O L L
The intersection between research, policy, and practice
P D K M E M B E R S H I P
Elevating the profession so that every student thrives
PDK is focused on cultivating student interest in the teaching profession through Educators Rising. We encourage our members and chapters to help your communities build a strong pipeline of future teachers by connecting us with your districts and their stakeholders, state partners, institutes of higher education, and funding sources such as foundations or chambers of commerce.
Please Give Generously Today!
Support. Shape. Succeed.
Members, alumni, stakeholders, and friends, PDK needs your help! Your gift helps us continue to support public education, shape the next generation of educators, and succeed in diversifying the teaching profession. Please donate by clicking the PayPal icon, emailing us at give@pdkintl.org, or calling us at (800) 766-1156.
“PDK is dedicated to cultivating tomorrow’s exceptional educators while simultaneously offering today’s high school students valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills, preparing them for fulfilling 21st-century careers.”
— Katharine Oliver, PDK Board Chair and former Assistant State Superintendent for Career and College Readiness at the Maryland Department of Education
Staff
James F. Lane, Ed.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Albert C. Chen, M.E.
Chief Operating Officer
Laurel Glenn
Director of Institutional Giving
John Hendron, Ed.D.
Director of Special Projects and Public Relations
Robyn Mintier
Anne Morris, Ed.D.
Director of Programs
Teresa Preston
Director of Publications
Lisa Rollins, Ed.D.
National Director of Outreach and Partnerships
Debbie Webb
Megan DeMine
Senior Project Coordinator
Selena Freeland
Membership Associate
Michael Goldman
Membership Relationship Manager
Marthe Gulledge
Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
Millie Hernandez
Administrative Coordinator
Justine Hirshfeld
Molly Kauffman
Noor Lodhi
Membership Associate
Shannon Mueller
Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator
Yanely Perez
Programs Manager
Marvin Pimentel
Zoey Tweh
Programs and Outreach Coordinator
Kathleen Vail
Managing Editor
Debbie Weaver Balough
National Implementation Manager
Peyton Yancey
Membership Manager
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Board of Directors
PDK is governed by the PDK International Board of Directors.
Katharine Oliver
Board Chair
Deborah Delisle
Board Chair-Elect
Melissa Nixon
Past Board Chair
Foundation Board Chair-Elect
Angela Walmsley
Foundation Board Chair
Board Director
L. Andrea Brownlee
Board Director
Curtis Cain
Foundation Past Board Chair
Doug Christensen
Foundation Board Director
Christopher Emdin
Board Director
Kimberly Green
Board Director
Shavonna Holman
Board Director
Rosa Isiah
Board Director
Erin Jones
Board Director
Pat Mikos
Board Director
Lisa Stooksberry
Board Director
Steven Weber
Board Director
Careers
Current career opportunities at PDK International:
Project-Based Federal Grant Writer
Educators Rising Massachusetts State Coordinator
PDK International is looking for a dynamic and devoted education leader to guide Educators Rising’s Grow Your Own initiative in the state of Massachusetts as it continues to develop and grow its programming. Learn more.
Educators Rising Arkansas State Coordinator
PDK International is looking for a dynamic and devoted education leader to guide Educators Rising’s Grow Your Own initiative in the state of Arkansas as it continues to develop and grow its programming. Learn more.
Equal Opportunity Employment and Diversity
PDK International is an affirmative-action equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PDK International complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. PDK International expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of PDK International’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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By Phone:
(800) 766-1156
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P.O. Box 13090 Arlington, VA 22219 PDK International may periodically send you updates via email about news and events.