Professional Development

Discover what truly separates good teachers from transformational educators in this powerful workshop. While most professional development focuses solely on pedagogy, EPIC Teaching reveals the invisible foundations of exceptional teaching: Expertise, Passion, Identity, and Commitment/Courage/Clarity.

You’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose and practical strategies to elevate not just what you teach, but who you are as an educator—creating lasting impact that extends far beyond curriculum delivery.

EPIC Teaching: The Transformational Framework for Educator Excellence

The most profound educational experiences rarely come from perfect lesson plans or mastery of curriculum alone. They emerge when teachers bring their complete, authentic selves to the classroom—when expertise meets passion, identity aligns with purpose, and commitment drives consistent excellence.

Rick’s signature EPIC Teaching workshop delves into these hidden dimensions of teaching mastery that traditional professional development overlooks. This isn’t just about becoming a better teacher—it’s about becoming the transformational educator your students will remember decades later.

The EPIC Framework: Beyond Traditional Teaching Development
This workshop deconstructs teaching excellence into four interconnected pillars that, when developed intentionally, create exponential rather than incremental growth in your practice:

E – Expertise Reimagined
Move beyond the conventional understanding of expertise as merely subject knowledge. In this component, you’ll:

• Identify the difference between teaching information versus facilitating transformation
• Discover how to structure knowledge to create memorable, applicable learning experiences
• Learn techniques to present complex concepts in ways that spark genuine curiosity
• Develop instructional approaches that blend rigor with relevance and relationship

P – Passion Reignited
Teaching without passion quickly becomes a path to burnout. This crucial element explores:

• The neuroscience of engagement and how to harness it in your teaching practice
• Techniques to identify and reconnect with your original teaching purpose
• Strategies to create sustainable energy management that prevents burnout
• Methods to transfer your authentic enthusiasm to students, even in challenging subjects

I – Identity Strengthened
The person teaching matters as much as the content being taught. This profound component addresses:

• How to cultivate self-awareness that transforms your classroom presence
• Techniques for emotional regulation that model healthy responses for students
• Frameworks for maintaining teaching authenticity while navigating institutional demands
• Practices for meaningful self-care that sustains your teaching throughout your career

C – Commitment, Courage, and Clarity Activated
The intangible qualities that define exceptional educators can be deliberately developed:

• Learn to identify and overcome the internal barriers limiting your teaching potential
• Develop decision-making frameworks that align with your deepest educational values
• Master techniques for navigating difficult conversations with students, parents, and colleagues
• Create personal clarity about your unique contribution to the profession

Transformative Outcomes:
Past participants consistently describe this workshop as “life-changing” because it addresses the whole teacher, not just teaching techniques. You’ll experience:

• Renewed purpose and enthusiasm for your educational mission
• Enhanced ability to connect with challenging students
• Greater resilience when facing systemic obstacles
• Improved capacity to influence colleagues and school culture
• Deeper satisfaction in your professional identity
• Practical strategies to implement immediately
• Long-term framework for continuous growth

Who This Workshop Serves:
The EPIC Teaching framework resonates with educators at every stage of their journey:

• New teachers seeking to build sustainable practices from the start
• Mid-career educators looking to prevent or overcome burnout
• Veteran teachers wanting to rediscover their passion and purpose
• Instructional coaches and administrators aiming to support teacher development
• Educational leaders seeking to transform school culture

Experience the workshop that countless educators describe as the turning point in their careers. EPIC Teaching doesn’t just address what you do in the classroom—it transforms who you are as an educator, creating ripple effects that will impact generations of students to come.

Workshop Duration:

Virtual: 2 hours (25 participants max)
In-person: 2 hours