Professional Educators Network (PEN)
Empowering Schools Through Practical, Proven Development
透過實用 經驗證的發展 賦能學校
Meet our Team of International Education Leaders
認識我們的國際教育領導團隊
Dr. Mercia de Souza, CEO of PEN, brings over 40 years of experience in education. She is the designer of the PEN PD System and a seasoned teacher trainer and accreditation specialist, known for her strategic insight and dedication to school improvement.
She is Visiting Committee Chair for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an international speaker, and has almost a decade’s experience of designing and facilitating successfulProject Based Learning.
蘇美西亞博士（Dr. Mercia de Souza），PEN 執行長，在教育領域擁有超過四十年的豐富經驗。她是 PEN 專業發展系統的設計者，同時也是一位資深的教師培訓專家與認證專家，以其策略性洞察力及對學校改進的堅定承諾而聞名。
她現任西方院校協會（WASC）訪視委員會主席，亦是一位國際講者，並擁有近十年設計與推動專案式學習（Project Based Learning）的成功經驗。
Judith Cooper offers over 20 years of expertise as a Curriculum Developer, Accreditation Coordinator and Professional Development Coordinator. her deep understanding of learning systems has helped schools align their practices with international standards.
Judith Cooper 在課程設計、認證協調與專業發展協調方面擁有超過二十年的專業經驗。她對學習系統的深刻理解幫助各校將實務做法與國際標準接軌。
Dave Blain brings 25 years of international experience in the classroom and as a school leader. He is an experienced PLC Leader, who embraces the philosophy of transforming teaching through shared practice.
Dave Blain 擁有 25 年國際教學與校長領導經驗。他是資深的 PLC（專業學習共同體）領導者，秉持透過共享實踐改革教學的理念。
Leon Henrico has more than 30 years of international teaching and leadership experience. A veteran PLC leader, he has mentored educators for over a decade, fostering professional growth through collaboration and collective practice.
Leon Henrico 在國際教學與教育領導領域有超過三十年的資歷。他是資深 PLC 領導者，十多年來致力於以協作與集體實踐促進教師專業成長。
Chanting Lee has over a decade of experience as a teacher trainer, specializing in English proficiency testing. her expertise in assessment and instruction supports educators in delivering high-impact evaluations.
Chanting Lee具備十多年作為教師培訓師的經歷，專精於英語能力測試。她在評量與教學設計方面的專長支持教育者提供高效的評估與教學方案。
Our Services
Professional Development Training
專業發展培訓
We provide job-embedded training for teachers, PLC Leaders, and PD Coordinators, built around data-informed teaching, reflective practice, and real school improvement needs.
我們提供量身訂製的培訓課程，旨在促進教師成長並提升學校效能。這些培訓根植於日常教學實務，確保教師能立即在課堂上應用所學，從而對學生學習產生直接而積極的影響。
Accreditation Support
認證支援
With decades of hands-on experience, we assist schools at every stage of the WASC accreditation process—from candidacy to self-study and mid-cycle review—helping you prepare documents, align with criteria, and build internal systems for success.
我們協助學校順利完成認證過程，從初期準備到正式訪視，全程提供專業指導。憑藉多年國際經驗與專業知識，我們幫助學校達到並超越國際標準，推動持續改進與品質保證。
Expert Speakers for PD Days
專業發展日專家講者
We offer engaging, high-impact speakers for your in-service days, covering topics like Reflective Practice, Effective PLCs, Project-Based Learning, classroom management, and school leadership training.
Training workshops can be virtual or in person. Our speakers are experienced and in both and very engaging.
我們的專家講者具備豐富的國際教育背景，能夠為專業發展日帶來啟發性的演講與實用的工作坊。無論是針對課程設計、教學策略，或專案式學習，我們都能提供具有深度與影響力的內容。
The PEN PD System
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Empowerment through collaboration.
Transformation through shared practice.
The Professional Educators Network (PEN) system is a professional development model designed to redefine teacher growth in today’s schools. The PEN system brings together action research, leadership development, and data-informed practice in a cohesive and practical framework.
While many existing models emphasize collaboration and coaching, the PEN system goes further. At its heart is the belief that teachers are not just learners, but leaders—capable of driving change, mentoring peers, and continuously improving their practice.
What distinguishes this model is its structured use of action research, embedded directly into Professional Learning Community (PLC) leadership. Teachers engage in systematic inquiry into their own classrooms, using real data to identify student learning needs, test instructional strategies, and measure impact. This process is both rigorous and empowering.
Aligned deliberately with Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, the PEN model provides a clear developmental pathway toward excellence. It supports teachers in moving from proficient to distinguished practice—not through abstract theory, but through real-world application, collaboration, and self-reflection.
Too often, data is treated as an afterthought in Job-embedded Professional Development (JEPD). Here, it is the starting point. From diagnosis to intervention to evaluation, every phase is informed by evidence.
This is more than a PD model. It’s a blueprint for changing school culture—nurturing instructional leadership, deepening professional accountability, and enhancing student achievement through purposeful, embedded teacher learning.
At the heart of any thriving school is a community of teachers who are not only capable, but constantly evolving. The journey of a teacher does not end with a diploma or a classroom assignment. In truth, that’s where it begins. Professional development—when done with intention—has the power to transform not only the educator, but the very fabric of a school. This is what the tried and tested PEN system has done in schools for over a decade, and can do for your school.
專業教育者網絡（PEN）系統是一個專業發展模式，旨在重新定義當今學校中的教師成長。PEN 系統將行動研究、領導力發展和數據導向的實踐整合為一個連貫且實用的框架。
雖然許多現有模式強調協作與指導，PEN 系統更進一步。其核心信念是：教師不僅是學習者，更是領導者——有能力推動變革、指導同儕，並持續改進自己的實踐。
此模式的獨特之處在於其結構化的行動研究，直接嵌入於專業學習共同體（PLC）的領導之中。教師透過對自己課堂的系統性探究，利用真實數據識別學生學習需求，測試教學策略，並評估其影響。這一過程既嚴謹又能賦能。
PEN 模式刻意與夏洛特·丹尼爾森（Charlotte Danielson）的教學框架保持一致，為追求卓越提供一條清晰的發展路徑。它支持教師從合格邁向卓越——不是透過抽象理論，而是透過真實應用、協作與自我反思。
在職專業發展（JEPD）中，數據往往被視為事後考量。而在這裡，它是起點。從診斷到干預再到評估，每個階段都以證據為依據。
這不僅僅是一個專業發展模式。它是一份改變學校文化的藍圖——培養教學領導力，加深專業責任感，並透過有目的性的教師學習提升學生成就。
任何一所蓬勃發展的學校核心，都是一群不僅有能力且持續進化的教師。教師的旅程並不止於文憑或課堂任命。事實上，那才是起點。當專業發展帶著明確目標去實踐時，它具有改變的不只是教育者，而是整個學校的力量。這正是經過十多年檢驗與實踐的 PEN 系統已經為學校做到的事，也能為您的學校做到。
