About Us
Empowering Educators Through Professional Development
At The Teacher’s Academy, our mission is clear: to provide certified teachers with exceptional professional development experiences through courses for teachers professional development. We believe that effective professional growth is essential for educators to stay current, enhance their skills, and ultimately positively impact student learning.
We provide self-paced online continuing education courses that are relevant to today’s teachers and the needs of their students. Designed by teachers, for teachers, our courses allow teachers to satisfy their professional development requirements quickly and affordably.
Our programs support educators seeking teacher continuing education credits, teacher CEUs online, and continuing education online across multiple states.
Meet Our Founders
Professional development opportunities for teachers are often scarce, expensive, and disconnected from the realities of the classroom. When two educators recognized the need for more meaningful and practical PD in 2012, they set out to create something better using the reservoir of knowledge surrounding them. Maggie, a high school history and technology teacher, and Julie, a special education elementary reading specialist, combined their expertise to develop courses that are flexible, affordable, and immediately applicable for all teachers. Understanding that teachers’ time is both limited and valuable, they built an experience designed to be useful, relevant, and worth sharing.
Maggie Haflett, Co-Founder
Maggie Haflett is an educator, curriculum developer, and wellness advocate with over two decades of classroom experience. She has a BS in Secondary Education focusing on History and Political Science. Maggie began teaching in 1998 and has since earned dual Master’s degrees in Educational Technology and Social Emotional Wellness. Throughout her career, Maggie taught various subjects including computer science, history, sociology, and AP Psychology. Currently based in a suburban district in Pennsylvania, she teaches high school full-time, coaches educators, and co-manages The Teacher’s Academy with her sister.
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- Mindfulness in Education
- AI in ED
- Wellness for Educators
- Microsoft Excel For Educators
- Google Docs for Educators
Julie Woosnam, Co-Founder
Julie earned her BA in Elementary/Special Education from Holy Family University in 2005. She taught for several years before she co-founded The Teacher’s Academy with her sister, Maggie. Together, they have enjoyed years of growing their business and families side by side. Julie has two children that keep her busy. One serves as an investigator for Montgomery County, the other is serving in the US Army.
Teacher’s Professional Development Provider Accreditations
Pennsylvania is our home, but we believe that professional development should be accessible to all educators. As Act 48 providers for the state of Pennsylvania, The Teacher’s Academy has obtained the following accreditations to serve teachers throughout the United States:
Our courses support educators seeking online continuing education for teachers, including those needing teacher continuing education course online options aligned with state requirements.
Enhance Your Teaching Skills
Pre-Approved Act 48 Provider
As an officially approved provider of professional development hours, we meet the rigorous standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). Our commitment to excellence ensures that our courses align with the latest educational research and best practices.
The Teacher’s Academy is proud to support educators seeking PA Dept of Education Act 48 hours, offering flexible online teacher continuing education classes designed to fit busy schedules.
You can find The Teacher’s Academy in the Department of Education’s Approved provider list under the name, Act 48 Academy. Every course in our catalog is approved for Act 48 hours.