SEASON 3: THE ARC OF BECOMING
FOR THE CURIOUS, THE COURAGEOUS, AND THE SLIGHTLY CHAOTIC...
The First Wednesday of Each Month
7PM ET / 4PM PT
Starting September 3, 2025
Gifted education isn’t for the faint of heart, and neither is the Great Teacher Alliance.
This is professional learning done right:
- Brand New content every month
- Live and interactive sessions
- A vibrant online community that gets exactly what it means to teach gifted learners
This isn’t “sit-and-get.”
This isn’t “press play and walk away.”
This is a year-long growth experience with Andi McNair and Brian Housand. Together they blend inspiration with practical strategies you can use the very next day.
Each month, you’ll explore a powerful universal theme, gain ready-to-use learning experiences, hear from a Spotlight Great Teacher, and get a Print-Ready Planning & Reflection Guide to take the ideas from inspiration to implementation.
Ten sessions.
Ten months.
Endless ideas.
All for just $100.
Come curious.
Leave unstoppable.
The Great Teacher Alliance is NOT a one-time webinar with no follow-up.
Unlike many traditional professional development programs that offer a one-and-done approach, the Alliance is committed to ongoing, sustained learning experiences that support teachers over time. The Alliance recognizes that great teaching requires ongoing practice and refinement, and as such, provides a range of resources and support to help teachers continue to develop their skills and knowledge. This is a year-long experience!Â
The Great Teacher Alliance is also NOT boring.
Rather than relying on dry lectures and generic content, the Alliance offers engaging, interactive, conversational, and practical learning experiences that are designed to be immediately useful in the classroom. Teachers who participate in the Alliance can expect to come away with new ideas, strategies, and approaches that they can implement immediately in the classroom
In addition, the Great Teacher Alliance is NOT expensive.
While many professional development programs come with a hefty price tag, the Alliance is committed to making high-quality learning experiences accessible and affordable for all teachers. The Alliance offers a range of membership options and pricing plans to suit different budgets and needs, and all learning experiences are designed with cost-effectiveness in mind.
Finally, the Great Teacher Alliance does NOT require a substitute to cover your class.
Unlike some professional development programs that require teachers to take time away from their classrooms, the Alliance is designed to be flexible and convenient for teachers. Learning experiences can be completed online, at a time and place that is convenient, ensuring that teachers can continue to support their students while also investing in their own professional growth.
Educators registered for the Great Teacher Alliance are in for an extraordinary and unforgettable learning experience, thanks to the remarkable alliance between Brian Housand and Andi McNair.
Frequently referred to as "two minds with a single purpose", Brian and Andi share a profound passion for education and a common goal: to support, collaborate with, and empower educators through meaningful and transformative learning experiences.
Together, they bring a wealth of expertise and innovative approaches to help teachers design exceptional educational encounters for their students.
This powerful partnership promises to be a catalyst for growth and hopes to inspire educators to create impactful and engaging learning environments that leave a lasting impression on their students' lives.
Teachers are in for an exciting journey as they embark on this unique opportunity to learn from two renowned educators with a shared vision for excellence in education.
Season 3: The Arc of Becoming
September 3 – 🚀 BEYOND
🎵 Gifted isn’t a label. It’s a launchpad.
🔊 Time to unbox the term. This episode pushes past shallow definitions and dives into the depths of talent, complexity, and untapped potential. Let’s go farther. Let’s go beyond.
October 1 – 💠IMAGINE
🎵 Close your eyes. Now open your mind.
🔊 Let’s start with possibility. This episode invites you to dream without limits, rewrite the rules, and design learning that sparks wonder. Everything begins with a what if…?
November 5 – 🔄 PIVOT
🎵 One foot grounded. One foot in motion. Shift happens.
🔊 Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. We explore what it means to adapt with intention, reroute with integrity, and stay nimble in a world that refuses to stand still.
December 3 – 🌊 FLOW
🎵 Find the current. Let it carry you.
🔊 The zone. The vibe. That feeling when time disappears and the work feels like play. We tap into energy, momentum, and how to design learning that flows for you and your students.
January 7 – 🌫 FOG
🎵 Not broken. Just becoming.
🔊 The path isn’t always clear. In this episode, we wander through ambiguity, sit with the unknown, and learn how to lead even when the next step is blurry. You’re not lost. You’re evolving.
February 4 – 💥 GLITCH
🎵 Sometimes the error is the insight.
🔊 What happens when the system stutters, the plan fails, or the outlier doesn’t fit? We celebrate the bugs, the hacks, and the beautiful mistakes that make gifted education human.
March 4 – ⚡ FRICTION
🎵 Where there’s tension, there’s transformation.
🔊 Rubbed the wrong way? Good. This episode leans into the tough stuff, the conflict, the resistance, and the discomfort that often precedes real change. You don’t grow if you don’t grind.
April 1 – 🪞 LAYER
🎵 Gifted is not one story. It’s a stack of selves.
🔊 Peel it back. Identity. Culture. Neurodiversity. Trauma. Passion. We explore the intersections and intricacies of giftedness and what it means to teach the whole human, not just the high score.
May 6 – ⏸ PAUSE
🎵 Silence isn’t absence. The pause is preparation.
🔊 Hit pause. Rest. Reflect. Regroup. This episode is your reminder that doing nothing is sometimes doing everything. Educators deserve recovery. This is your breath between beats.
June 3 – 🔥 EMBER
🎵 Still glowing. Still capable of fire.
🔊 Even when the flame feels small, it’s still there. We end Season 3 by honoring the slow burn of passion, the legacy of impact, and the truth that sometimes all it takes is one spark.
Being a great teacher is more than just having knowledge of the subject matter. A great teacher is someone who has the ability to inspire, motivate, and engage their students, and help them learn and grow in meaningful ways.
A great teacher has a passion for teaching and a deep understanding of their subject matter. They are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and skilled in presenting information in ways that are accessible and engaging for their students.
Great teachers are also excellent communicators, able to listen actively and communicate clearly and effectively with their students. They are patient and empathetic, able to understand and respond to the needs of each individual student.
In addition to these qualities, great teachers are also committed to ongoing professional development and continuously seek out new ways to improve their teaching skills and strategies.
Overall, being a great teacher is a complex and multifaceted endeavor that requires a combination of knowledge, skills, and personal qualities. But when done well, teaching can be one of the most rewarding and impactful professions there is.
Often professional development is a one-way street. You are receiving information from an “expert”, but there’s not really any conversation or follow up.
We all learned back in teacher school not to be the sage on the stage.
Now, many are doubling down on that in the form of talking heads on a computer screen.
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We’re educators who are working to make things easier for you to creatively and meaningfully engage your learners.
The Great Teacher Alliance experience is a transformative year-long opportunity that promises to connect, inspire, and empower educators in a dynamic and engaging virtual setting.
GTA will be a vibrant community of like-minded teachers dedicated to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. This alliance and professional learning opportunity will provide:
Monthly Virtual Learning Experiences
A series of enriching and interactive sessions where educators can explore cutting-edge teaching strategies, innovative approaches, and the latest educational technologies.
A Collaborative Environment
A space for teachers to share their knowledge, insights, and best practices, fostering a culture of collaboration where everyone contributes to one another's growth and success.
Networking and Connections
An avenue for educators to forge meaningful relationships with peers from diverse backgrounds, facilitating mutual support and professional growth.
Continuous Professional Learning
Access to ongoing learning opportunities that spark creativity and encourage continuous improvement in pedagogy and instructional design.
The Great Teacher Alliance experience promises to be a space where educators can thrive, inspire, and find connection in a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of their learners.Â
How about $100 for the year-long experience!
This is for 10 one-hour virtual sessions.
That's $10 per webinar!Â
If you can't attend live, each session will be recorded and posted to the online professional learning community.Â
You will have access to all of the recordings and materials for the entire year.Â
If you are interested in having your entire team, school, or district participate in the GREAT TEACHER ALLIANCE, contact us at [email protected]Â and set up a meeting to discuss some available options.
YES! I'm ready to join the Great Teacher Alliance!
Sign me up! I am ALL IN!Here's what some members of the Great Teacher Alliance had to say!
“The way each session focused on a central concept was fantastic. As I mentioned at one point or another, I teach this way.
I have SO many ideas thanks to attending GTA!"
Amy D. from North Carolina
“It brings back the excitement of teaching, of trying something new in your classroom and seeing how students respond.Â
It makes the work seem fresh and new!”
Vanessa H. from Arizona
“I would highly recommend GTA for new and experienced teachers looking to create amazing learning experiences for their students.
The community engagement and enthusiasm from each GTA session carried over to my classroom, re-igniting my passion.
The support and encouragement of the group, along with the nudges from Brian and Andi, made it easy to try new things with my students.”
Karen K. from Georgia
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