FOUNDER OF EDUCATION RENOVATION

About the Author

Living a multi-hyphenate lifestyle, J.D. Durden is a dedicated teacher, culture consultant, author, and songwriter. With several Teacher of the Year awards on her shelf, she is unapologetically committed to a human-first philosophy within education, balancing her life as a wife, mom, and aunt—while living creatively. As a songwriter, her graduation songs are among the most played/streamed songs for graduations worldwide. She intensely studies environments, sets off ripples of change, plants seeds of hope, and is a pretty good kid's lunch maker and fixer of random things. 

J.D. Durden founded Education Renovation, a consulting and publishing company. E.R.'s mission is to "Keep what works, improve what doesn't" in each unique school environment. E.R. guides a roadmap for school leaders and teacher teams to be the ultimate project managers in repairing, renewing, and rebuilding their dream schools.

J.D. Durden has a B.A. in English Literature, a Master's in Business Administration and Project Management, and is Certified in Leadership Innovation.

Education Renovation's mission is focused on 'Keeping what works - Improving what doesn't' in each environment. One team, school, and community at a time is how we improve the lives and work that we do. If your organization is struggling, stuck in the past, or needs guided inspiration and coaching, please reach out for our culture consulting opportunities. Together, we can make transitions and shifts you envision for your teams, school, and community a positive reality.