We are Maureen and James, the co-founders of Cor Creative Partners, a small, MA-based professional learning company committed to a culture in which everyone loves school. As longtime, local educators and authors, we support all aspects of curriculum and pedagogy, with particular focus on integrating academic, social, and emotional skill development, and building positive productive school cultures. Regardless of the focus, we create customized PD that’s authentic, engaging, inspiring, relatable, and ready to implement.

What our partners are saying

“I received very specific pieces of the ‘how to’ take back to my school. Everything was transferrable to staff AND students, which is competely unique. I began thinking about tangible and actionable next steps that I can actually implement. Everything I learned today can be brought into school.”

Priya Venkat, UP Education Network

“The work is important and Cor is here to help us be successful as we strive to support our students.”

Lori Cohen, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Our Sister's School

“[Maureen and James’] energy and passion are contagious.”

Robert McLaughlin, High School Teacher, Northbridge Public Schools

“The workshop was emotional, but wonderful. Thank you!”

Eryn Daigle, Middle School Math Teacher, Freetown-Lakeville

“[Maureen and James] were awesome. Not just their techniques and ideas but their fun relationship with each other and the kind genuine way they helped us as educators trying to stay sane.”

Teresa Vaslet, Middle School Paraprofessional

“I loved how applicable it was but it also touched my soul at the same time.”

Hillary Allen, Urbana School District 116

“The work is important and Cor is here to help us be successful as we strive to support our students.”

Tobey Eugenio, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Our Sister's School

“This was exceptional PD.”

Tina Hoofnagle, LICSW, Executive Director of SEL, Lynn Public Schools

Our Areas of Expertise Are…

Leaders of the Class

Integrating SEL + Academics

Classroom Reset

Fostering a Student-First Culture

Generating systemic academic growth Data Cycles, Instructional Goals, Creating PD plans

Building Skills and Confidence for Teacher Leaders to Effectively Support their Teams

Student-Centered Social Studies + Curriculum Adoption in grades 3-7

MyCAP, Portrait of a Graduate, College + Career Readiness

Designing Authentic, Relevant, Showcase-Ready Learning Experiences

Curriculum Design, Adoption + Mapping, Student-Centered Instructional Practice

at a glance, Cor has…

(We partner with educators in all grades, disciplines + school types.)

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