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Jan. 20, 2026 - The recommendations are designed to address long-term enrollment trends, ensure responsible use of district resources, and maintain strong, sustainable learning environments.
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Professional Learning
The Professional Learning Department is responsible for a variety of projects and endeavors that work to ensure that every Pinellas County Student has a highly qualified team of adults supporting their education. We work closely with departments and schools throughout the district to provide input, support, and training on multiple topics. Mission: Inspiring Excellence in Practice to Ensure Student Success
Vision: 100% Student Success
Professional Learning Team
William Aligood, Professional Learning Specialist
aligoodw@pcsb.org
Evaluation/iObservation
Skilled Facilitator/Adult Learning
Job-embedded Professional Learning (JEPL)
Elevating, Celebrating Effective Teachers and Teaching (ECET2)
Lisa Brackney, Sr. Professional Learning Coordinator
brackneyb@pcsb.org
Professional Learning Coordinators
Professional Learning Network (PLN)
Certificate of Distinction (COD)
Support Employee of the Year (SOY)
Leadership U
Deb Cucchiara, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator
cucchiarad@pcsb.org
Talent Acquisition and Development
College Intern Placements
Chastity Downing, Professional Learning Specialist
downingc@pcsb.org
Leadership Pipeline
Robin Ford, Sr. Professional Learning Coordinator
fordr@pcsb.org
Classroom Management
Five Essentials of Effective Instruction
Strategy Walks
AHA Moments
Jolene Jackson, Director, Professional Learning
jacksonjol@pcsb.org
Manage Department Initiatives
Raquel Perez-Russo, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator
perez-russor@pcsb.org
Talent Acquisition and Development
Data Management Technician (DMT) Training
Secretary/Bookkeeper Training
Dr. Melissa Wolcott-Crabb, Sr. Professional Learning Coordinator
wolcott-crabbm@pcsb.org
Early Career Support
Mentor of the Year (MOY)
Rookies of the Year (ROY)
Emerging Teacher of the Year (ETOY)
Dr. Adam Zele, Sr. Professional Learning Coordinator
zelea@pcsb.org
Alternative Certification
Transition to Teaching (TTT)
Teacher of the Year (TOY)
