Education Speakers Summit

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Nearly three years after the pandemic began, the educational consulting industry is alive and thriving. 

In-person conferences are back in full force with record-setting attendance, and school districts are investing heavily in teacher training. The demand for speakers, professional development and new products (including books!) has never been higher.

The 3rd Annual Education Speakers Summit brings together speakers, authors and consultants (and those who want to be), and shows you exactly what you need to do to thrive in today’s education landscape.

Gain fresh, immediately implementable ideas from those who are making it happen, and expand your network with other passionate education professionals who will support you, partner with you, and give you fresh ideas and proven strategies.

Tom Hierck

EDUCATION CONSULTANT & BEST-SELLING AUTHOR

Building Long-Term Relationships So Your Business Thrives

Tom has published 24 books with over $4 million in sales, and is booked well over 100 consulting days per year. Many of his bookings come from repeat schools and districts who bring him back year-after-year. Tom will share how exactly how he builds long-term relationships, and how to make it the key to your success. 

Afrika Afeni Mills

ACCLAIMED EDUCATOR AND AUTHOR

From Blogs & Articles to Books & Keynotes

Afrika is the author of the highly acclaimed book Open Windows, Open Minds and is in high demand for her keynotes, conference sessions and school trainings on developing anti-racist, pro-human students. Whether you're considering writing your first book, or you've already written several, Afrika's journey will inspire you to start writing, keep writing, and use it to build a platform that thrives!

Alex Kajitani

SPEAKER, AUTHOR & CALIFORNIA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Six Simple Marketing Ideas That Work Really Well!

Marketing (especially to fellow educators) doesn’t have to feel icky and self-promoting. It can be fun, light-hearted and highly effective in getting people talking about you, hiring you, and buying your products. Alex shares six simple ideas he’s used to build a thriving business – and you can use them too!

Meghan Raftery

HOST, EDJACENT DESIGN COLLABORATIVE

Stories That Sell

Everybody loves a good story! As someone who has worked in K-12 education, you've got stories and experiences that can help others learn, grow and be more effective as an educator. This fun and light-hearted session will help you identify the stories that will have a huge impact on your audience, and tell them in a way that ensures people remember you, hire you, and bring you back again and again!

Josh Shipp

FOUNDER OF YOUTH SPEAKER UNIVERSITY

Speaking in the Youth Market

Josh's impact on the youth speaker market (i.e., speaking TO youths) has been profound. He is a former at-risk foster kid turned Harvard post-graduate who spent the first decade of his career speaking to over two million students live. Now, as the founder of Youth Speaker University, he helps other speakers make an impact and income speaking to the next generation. In this no-holds-barred Q&A session, Josh will answer your specific questions with tactical precision about succeeding in the youth market.

Tremain Nelson 

EDUCATOR & (VERY BUSY!) CONSULTANT

Building Your Brand

Dr. Danny Brassell

During the 2021 Summit, Danny watched the panel with Sheldon Oshio, principal of Waikele Elementary School in Hawaii. The next year, Sheldon hired Danny to come work with his teachers on Oahu! Danny also just booked three additional days in Oahu this spring as a result.

Genein Letford

After connecting with Rae Hughart at this Summit, Genein was a keynote speaker at Teach Better’s recent Annual Conference. In addition to Genein, seven of Teach Better’s conference speakers were Summit attendees!

Andrew Marotta

At last year’s 2022 Summit, Andrew watched the panel with Veronica Miranda, Assistant Superintendent of Patterson Unified in California. He’s since been back to Patterson twice to work with Veronica and her educators!

Dr. Renee Closs

SUPERINTENDENT, SAHTU REGION

As a superintendent, Renee is constantly getting offers from speakers and consultants to work with her educators. She’ll share what determines whether she pursues or ignores the offer, and provide recommendations on how to contact her (including how NOT to!).

Tia Quinn

CEO of BOOST COLLABORATIVE

Tia runs the largest annual conference in the United States for Before/After School Programs. She’ll share what she looks for in a keynote speaker, how she finds them, and their process for selecting breakout session presenters.

Heather Brooke

DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS

As the Director of PD, Heather leads a team that provides training in schools and at conferences throughout the country. She’ll share what she’s currently seeing in the PD field, what people are asking for, and her constant need for great presenters (like you!).