Schools and organizations need professional development experiences that inspire and unite their staff, but most sessions offer a “one and done" approach and the impact doesn’t last beyond the first day.

Mindset Works Professional Learning is different. We’ve worked with hundreds of schools and organizations worldwide to craft custom growth mindset professional development solutions so that you’ll see lasting change over time. Your team will gain a sense of purpose & connection and be prepared for whatever challenges come your way!

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Would you like to use this time for professional and personal growth? Our online distance learning options offer discussion & reflection, activities & videos, and practical tools & resources for teachers and businesses. Choose from a live webinar for your staff, or a self-paced course. We can promise an interactive experience that has lasting impact for both immediate and future change.

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Start here! Watch Eduardo Briceño's TEDx Talk, The Power of Belief
 

We deliver professional development in urban, suburban, and rural settings to the following audiences:

  • Teachers
  • Curriculum Specialists
  • Instructional leaders
  • Administrators
  • Businesses


Some of our clients include:

  • School District of Philadelphia
  • New York City Department of Education
  • Washington, D.C. Public Schools
  • California Department of Education
  • Florida Department of Education
  • Cincinnati Public Schools
  • Microsoft
  • Facebook
  • New York Life


Our conference appearances include:

  • iNACOL
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
  • ASCD
  • Learning & The Brain

Our team of professional learning specialists offers the following formats for our professional development services: 

  • Webinars and Virtual Conferencing: Our staff is experienced at running engaging webinars that keep everyone involved and active. We provide action steps, tools, and resources to ensure that the work will continue after the session ends. 
  • Keynotes and Talks: Bring a Mindset Works keynote speaker to your event and everyone will be talking! In 45-90 minute sessions we discuss growth and fixed mindsets, why they matter, and how we can change them, in both students and adults.
  • Breakout Sessions: For smaller groups at conferences, our specialists' rooms are always filled to capacity in our high-energy and interactive breakout sessions. Topics range from Pre-K to higher ed, and can be customized for leadership, content-areas, and more. 
  • Workshops: Need hands-on, practical tools, advice, and strategies? Our team is skilled at translating growth mindset research into action for a variety of audiences. Our team expertly facilitates large and small groups for workshops ranging from 1 hour to 2 full days. 


Our topics include:

  • Introduction to Growth Mindset
  • Growth Mindset in Classrooms
  • Growth Mindset School Culture
  • Shifting Mindsets
  • Growth Mindset Leadership
  • Growth Mindset Parenting
  • Mindset Research and Theory
  • Growth Mindset in Higher Education  
  • Growth Mindset in Organizations

Meet the Live Training Team

Our team is comprised of practitioners and researchers who have extensive experience implementing growth mindset programs and strategies in schools and universities. They use engaging strategies, practical examples, and humor to motivate and inspire their audiences. 

Ann Batenburg, Ph.D.
Education Consultant
Ann Batenburg, Ph.D.
Education Consultant
Ann supports educators in learning about growth mindset theory and practice. She earned her Ph.D. after 14 years of teaching in the Chicago area, and has degrees in Gifted Education, Special Education, and Teacher Leadership. Currently, Ann is Clinical Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University, where she works with education students to deepen their understanding of growth mindset and SEL. She lives with her dogs, Lucy & Ethel, and enjoys tennis and a good Netflix binge.
Eduardo Briceño
Co-Founder & CEO
Eduardo Briceño
Co-Founder & CEO
Eduardo is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mindset Works. He has spoken at numerous conferences, delivered a popular TEDx talk on the growth mindset, and has been featured on prominent media outlets. He holds bachelor’s degrees in finance and engineering and masters’ degrees in education and business, but most important he continues to enjoy lifelong learning every day.
Kevin Bross
Education Consultant
Kevin Bross
Education Consultant
Kevin has worked for 16 years in public education in both urban and suburban school districts in the Minneapolis-St.Paul area as a teacher and instructional coach. He has worked with education leaders to develop a growth mindset culture in their schools to help students improve and grow as learners. Kevin’s passion for sharing growth mindset research has stemmed from his experiences of watching students persevere and excel as a result of growth mindset interventions.
Ronit Carter
Education Consultant
Ronit Carter
Education Consultant
A former school district leader with a background in education reform, Ronit has led professional learning in practically every topic, including as a national Understanding by Design trainer. Growth mindset is a constant thread, from classroom environments to professional coaching, innovative cross-sector STEM partnerships, and district/company-level strategic planning for systemic change. Ronit thrives on reflecting, growing, and learning with and from colleagues!
Kendra Coates, D.Ed.
Early Learning Curriculum Developer & Professional Learning Specialist
Kendra Coates, D.Ed.
Early Learning Curriculum Developer & Professional Learning Specialist
Kendra has twenty years of teaching and leadership experience. She was first introduced to a growth mindset in 2008 as a middle school intervention specialist and has been sharing it with others ever since. Her two children inspired her mindset and early learning journey that led to her D.Ed. in Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership. She authored and evaluated GEM, our PreK-3rd curriculum. She also holds degrees in Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction.
Afiya Fredericks, Ph.D.
Director of Professional Learning, Implementation, & Research
Afiya Fredericks, Ph.D.
Director of Professional Learning, Implementation, & Research
Afiya is the Program Implementation Manager at Mindset Works, where she currently manages the Mindset Works implementation in approximately 15 schools in DCPS. She has studied and researched the growth mindset throughout her academic career. A St. Croix native, Afiya enjoys traveling home and taking in the magnificent views.
Jennifer Lawson, Ed.D.
Education Consultant
Jennifer Lawson, Ed.D.
Education Consultant
Jennifer promotes educational growth through empowering, motivating, and challenging K-12 students. Jennifer firmly believes that all students have the ability to succeed, and it is our job, as educators, to guide them as they grow, discover their passions, and become life-long learners. Jennifer has the opportunity to support educators and parents as a Mindset Works Educational Consultant and K-12 Common Core Instructional Coach.
Desiré Mosser
Education Consultant
Desiré Mosser
Education Consultant
Desire’ has worked in education for more than 20 years with students from Pre-K through adult education. For the past five years, she has worked as an Instructional Coach, where she motivates, inspires, and supports the growth of educators and students. Desire’ enjoys sharing her passion for teaching with others by presenting at state and national conferences. She feels strongly that we are all capable of tremendous growth when equipped with the right mindset!
Janna Peskett
Senior Director, Digital Content and Curriculum Design
Janna Peskett
Senior Director, Digital Content and Curriculum Design
Janna is a lifelong learner and educator with nearly 20 years of experience in teaching math, developing digital and print curriculum, and delivering professional development for K-12 schools as well as higher education. Janna is passionate about sharing the growth mindset message and believes it is the key to changing lives and closing the achievement gap. Her hobbies include running and playing on the beach with her family.
Kristin Torrence
Associate Director of Learning Design
Kristin Torrence
Associate Director of Learning Design
Kristin Torrence works on all Mindset Works programs. She holds a M.A. in Cognitive Studies in Education with a concentration in Intelligent Technologies from the Teachers College of Columbia University. She has a research background in cognition, technology and education; and has a particular interest in mindsets and motivation as they apply to game-based learning.

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