Charting a Clear Path to Success
With decades of experience and cutting-edge, research-based strategies, Compass PD provides the tools and insights you need to impact learning.
Our Mission
At Compass PD, we believe that transforming student learning starts with empowering educators through a systems approach that ensures every stakeholder—teachers, leaders, and administrators—works in harmony. Our mission is to build capacity within school districts by delivering customized, research-driven professional learning and comprehensive resources. By focusing on foundational growth, we help districts create sustainable change, elevate confidence, and foster leadership across their teams, ensuring long-term success in student achievement.
Our Story
Dr. Carrie Hepburn founded Compass PD after over 20 years in education, identifying a need for professional development that drives systemic change. At Compass PD, transforming student learning starts with empowering educators. Their expert team combines research and real-world experience to provide customized professional learning that meets each district’s unique needs. They prioritize building relationships, taking a systems approach, and focusing on sustainable processes across communication, curriculum, and data protocols. Compass PD’s mission is to build capacity, foster growth, and inspire lasting success in education.
Our Values and Principles
At Compass PD, we are much like a compass tool, having a core value and four guiding principles:
