Stepping Out of the Classroom: How Teachers Actually Grow (with Stevie Frank) - TEC88

What if the best professional development in your school isn’t a program… but the teacher down the hall?In this episode, I sit down with digital learning coach Stevie Frank to break down what real growth looks like for educators right now—from conferences and coaching cycles to AI, edtech, and the uncomfortable truth about learning something new.We cut through the noise on AI hype, challenge the idea of one-size-fits-all PD, and share practical ways teachers can grow—even without leaving their classroom.This is a grounded conversation about learning, leadership, and why the best educators are still willing to feel uncomfortable.🧠 What You’ll LearnWhy the best PD is often the teacher next doorHow to get started presenting at conferences (without overthinking it)The real gap between AI conversations online vs. classrooms todayWhy hands-on learning still matters in a tech-heavy worldHow coaching, co-teaching, and relationships drive real changeA simple mindset shift: you don’t have to fully know it to try it💡 Quotes Worth Pulling“The best professional development is the teacher down the hall.” “It’s okay to live in the gray area—you don’t have to know everything to try it.” “Sometimes the best tech decision is putting the tech away.” “If you’re not paying for the tool—you are the product.” 🔗 Connect with Stevie FrankTwitter/X: @StevieFrank23LinkedIn: Stevie FrankWebsite: steviefrank.com⚡ Dan’s TakeawayStop waiting for better PD.The growth you’re looking for is already in your building.Share this episode with a colleague—and try one new thing this week.