The Verge Learning Experience

Verge Learning works with schools and districts to create custom professional development experiences for staff. That sounds pretty open-ended, and in many ways it is. My experience is vast, I am a constant learner, and my strength is empowering learners through varied and targeted facilitation. If you have a specific goal in mind, we will collaborate to find the best method to engage your staff with the right content to achieve that goal. What really sets me apart though, is that I am adamant about the power and necessity of FOLLOW-UP COACHING to move an initiative or idea from professional development to authentic practice.

Education Consulting for...

  • Rubrics for Learning
  • Structures to support Bilingual Programs
  • Differentiation Instruction
  • Advanced and Gifted Learners
  • Integrated Teaching Through the Arts
  • Multi-Genre Creative Writing & Critical Reading
  • From Project-Based to Authentic Learning

What I Believe...

  • The change process varies for each person, but all lasting change in the classroom requires reflection, a focus on student learning, and follow-up coaching.
  • Professional Development should be delivered using/modeling effective instructional strategies.
  • Teacher dialogue and collaboration are essential to effective professional development.
  • Professional growth should focus on what a teacher is already on the VERGE of doing well, not their greatest weakness.
  • An equity lens is embedded in every form of professional development.
  • School leadership should learn side-by-side with teachers.
  • Site-based teacher leadership and expertise is an essential part of a quality professional development plan.

Erin Croley-Owner & Consultant

I have been in education over 15 years, working for excellence in student learning as a Curriculum and PD Specialist, Gifted Coordinator, Instructional Coach, Literacy Coach, Arts Academy Leader, Language Arts teacher, and adjunct professor in an Integrated Teaching Through The Arts, CI&A M.Ed. program. I am a currently licensed K-12 Administrator, K-12 Gifted Educator, and Secondary English Language Arts Educator. View my Educational Leader Portfolio for more information.

Consulting fees...

Fees can vary based on the nature of the project. Please contact Erin to schedule a free pre-planning meeting, or with specific fee questions.
2014 St. Louis Metro Area Standard Fee Schedule
  • First full day, $1100
  • Additional consecutive days, $850 each
  • Half day, $700
  • Mini-session (up to 2 hours), $400
2014 National Standard Fee Schedule
  • First full day, $1800
  • Additional consecutive days, $1300
  • Half day (only scheduled with at least 2 full days), $800