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Academic Allies

Where purpose-driven educators find their voice, reignite their passion, and change education for good.

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Meet Duke and Jen Marshall

Experienced Educators

We Are Academic Allies

Learn about our journey, experience, and commitment to empowering educators. Discover how we can support you in your professional development and help you make a positive impact in your educational community.

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Professional Development

Continuous Learning

Empowerment Workshops

Skill Enhancement

Our Commitment

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Educator Empowerment

Leadership Development

School Culture

Professional Growth

Free Educator Resources
Practical tools created by teachers, for teachers.
Download, share, and reignite your why.

Explore our growing collection of free, classroom-ready tools created and curated by veteran educators. Each resource is designed to save time, support your team, and spark meaningful impact. New resources added monthly—check back often!

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New Teacher Survival Toolkit

Start Strong With Confidence, Not Overwhelm
Created by veteran educators, this free toolkit is packed with real-world strategies and ready-to-use tools to guide new teachers through their most critical weeks on the job. Whether you're facing your first classroom or just need a trusted companion for the journey—this resource was built for you.

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Classroom Culture

Tune-Up

A Real-Time Lens for Veteran Educators
This practical tool helps veteran teachers quickly assess and re-align classroom culture. Perfect for walkthroughs, peer coaching, or personal reflection, it’s a field-tested guide to reigniting joy, connection, and purpose in the classroom—without starting from scratch.

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Brain Breaks &

Choice Board

Recharge with Purpose
This free, student-ready resource offers a curated choice board packed with engaging brain breaks that spark creativity, build focus, and support student well-being—all without disrupting the flow of learning. From movement and mindfulness to STEM and story starters, every activity is classroom-tested and ready to use.

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Reflection Guide for Classified & Support Staff

A Quiet Space for the Ones Who Keep Schools Running
This heartfelt, journal-style guide is designed specifically for classified and support staff to pause, reflect, and reconnect with their purpose. Whether used during a break, at the end of a long day, or simply when encouragement is needed, this resource honors the essential role you play—and reminds you that you are seen, valued, and appreciated.

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Quick Start

Sub Success Toolkit

Step In with Confidence, Step Out with Impact
This free resource is packed with classroom-tested templates, behavior strategies, inclusive practices, and day-saving backup plans—everything a substitute needs to maintain consistency and connection while keeping classrooms running smoothly.

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Beyond the Page: A Reflection Journal

Take Your Learning Deeper—One Reflection at a Time
This free, guided journal is your space to personalize, process, and apply each Conversation from Beyond the Lesson: Volume I. Whether you're journaling solo or reflecting with your PLC, it's designed to help you grow with intention, reconnect with your practice, and turn insight into action.

Disclaimer & Fair Use Notice

Academic Allies’ free resources reflect over 70 years of combined experience in education. These tools were created or curated using both traditional teaching practices and modern design tools (including AI assistance). They are offered in good faith as practical support—not formal curriculum or legal guidance. Questions or feedback? Contact us at info@weareacademicallies.com.

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Let’s Connect

 

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you want to collaborate, share your story, ask a question, or just say hello—we’re here for it.

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We're committed to offering our experience, wisdom, and support in meaningful ways.

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Email us anytime to start the conversation.

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And be sure to follow us on social media for regular updates, honest reflections, and resources that help educators stay inspired and supported.

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