Pre-emails are one of the simplest ways to strengthen a learning experience, especially when time is tight. This post offers a three-part framework for designing pre-emails that support comfort, content, and connections while staying concise and respectful of educators’ time. Try one small idea in your next session and see how it transforms the beginning.

The first five minutes of a professional learning session can shape everything that follows. In this post, explore delivery strategies from The Choreography of Presenting by Kendall Zoller, including synchronicity and purposeful openings that build connection and trust. Whether you’re leading learning next week or next month, these small moves can make a big difference.