Professional Development

Carrie Grace specializes in professional development days and back-to-school kickoffs for school districts around the USA

A woman with long brown hair smiling, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a denim shirt and pink pants, sitting outdoors on a pink cushion.

She has spoken at over 100 districts working with educators, leadership, administration, nutrition, custodial, afterschool care, Head Start, transportation, and more for the past decade.

Carrie Grace offers keynotes, workshops, and small group training depending on group needs and the needs of the audience. She covers a wide range of topics including: leadership and development, effective communication, cohesive teams, team building, finding your why, wellness and avoiding burnout, and much more.

What past schools have said about working with Carrie Grace

“Carrie's insights on teamwork and communication truly resonated, and we left feeling motivated to bring those values into our daily work. Her energy and passion made the session both engaging and enlightening. We appreciate the time and effort she put into preparing such a meaningful message for our team. She shared her expertise, which will help our team grow both personally and professionally.”

“Carrie delivered a message that was both inspiring and practical. She created an environment where our team felt seen, encouraged, and motivated to grow together. Her focus on teamwork, communication, and celebrating individual strengths made a lasting impact on our staff. We appreciated the thought and heart she put into every part of the presentation.”

"Carrie was just what our school staff needed. She focused their attention instead on all of the positive things that can influence people in their everyday lives if they'll just open their minds and hearts to see them.  Her real-life stories inspire and provoke thought within any person, no matter their age, position, or responsibilities within the organization."

“We hired Carrie to speak with our teaching staff on celebrating your uniqueness as well as the uniqueness of others.  She was funny, very engaging, and everyone came away being reminded that we all have gifts that we should celebrate and appreciate.  I would highly recommend Carrie Grace for any speaking engagement.”

“Carrie’s presentation was exactly what our team needed. She brought enthusiasm, authenticity, and a message that resonated with everyone in the room. Her emphasis on teamwork, positivity, and personal growth encouraged our staff to reflect on how we support one another every day. We left feeling energized and inspired.”

“The training was so great, especially the fun team-building activities.  We really appreciate that you took time to get to know everyone and shared your own experiences.”

“From the moment Carrie began speaking, she had our team fully engaged. Her passion, authenticity, and ability to connect through real-life experiences made her message incredibly powerful. She encouraged our staff to reflect on how we work together, how we communicate, and how we can better support one another. It was a valuable and memorable session.”

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Past schools she’s worked with

Logo for Jay Public Schools with a race track starting line and the text 'Grand Head Start' in blue
Logo of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District with a circular design featuring numbers and a central dot.
Graphic with a black background, red swirl in the top left corner, bold white text in the center reading 'The Program', and smaller white text below saying 'A Lifestyle of Wellness'.
Montgomery Independent School District logo with a circular emblem featuring a star and the district name.
Sam Rayburn Independent School District logo featuring a shield with the initials SR inside, surrounded by the district name, and a tagline "Home of the Rebels."
Pittsylvania County Schools logo with stylized schoolhouse and bell, and text stating 'Pittsylvania County Schools' and 'A Great Place to Learn & Work'.
Seal of the California Department of Education, featuring a map of California with a sunset and mountain landscape, surrounded by the words 'California Department of Education Schools' and the year 1841.

and many more!

Logo for The Joy School with a red house and black keyhole symbol, and the tagline 'Unlocking a Child's Learning Potential'