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Intentional Leadership. Infinite Possibilities
Intentional Relationships, Infinite Possibilities is grounded in PLDC’s belief that leadership is most powerful when it is human-centered, relational, and purposefully developed. At the core of this philosophy is a simple but powerful commitment: believe in people, invest in learning, and lead beyond today. By believing in people, leaders build trust and create relationships where voices are valued and potential is recognized. By investing in learning, leaders design meaningful, job-embedded experiences that strengthen individual and collective capacity. By leading beyond today, leaders think systemically and act intentionally, making decisions that honor current realities while building sustainable pathways for future growth. When relationships are intentional and learning is continuous, leadership becomes an infinite loop—expanding influence, strengthening systems, and unlocking possibilities that endure well beyond any single moment or role.
The PLDC Team
The PLDC team is made up of accomplished leaders, coaches, consultants, and facilitators who bring deep, practical experience from the field. Serving as a working board, our team members balance strong governance with active engagement in PLDC’s work—coaching leaders, designing and facilitating learning, and partnering directly with schools and systems. This dual role ensures that PLDC remains grounded in real-world leadership practice while staying focused on its mission to believe in people, invest in learning, and think systemically.
Jessica Enderson
Franny Serenka Ed.D.
Leah Spangler, Ed.D.
Tom Butler, Ph.D.
Pat Crawford, Ed. D.
Pat has been associated with the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center (PLDC) since its inception in 1995. A former superintendent and Director of Professional Development for PASA, he currently teaches in the Ed.D. program at Saint Francis University and the M.Ed. and principal certification program at Wilson College. As a Senior Associate with PLDC, he coaches, consults, and designs leadership courses and programs.
Jay Scott, Ed.D.
About PLDC
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The Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center (PLDC) is a non-profit (501c3) organization established in 1995 to provide professional learning opportunities to educational leaders.
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Over the past three decades, our organization has grown to serve clients all across Pennsylvania and beyond. Our board includes influential and highly respected leaders in the education profession. Additionally, we have collaborators, facilitators, and a dedicated staff who work together to keep PLDC at the cutting-edge of contemporary leadership practices.
Our Mission & Vision
PLDC is committed to leveraging leadership as a means to improving the professional development of educators, resulting in stronger, more effective educational institutions for our society.
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All of our programs and services embrace the three most critical dimensions of leading: people, language and systems. We are continually refining our methodology to identify, evaluate and apply only the most useful leadership practices.
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Our vision is to foster a mindset among educators that inspires, supports and influences leadership to make the world a better place.