Barefield rocks!
Joe Eiland
Superintendent Butler County Schools AL
Keynotes
Don's work in inner city Miami, in one of America's hardest schools, prepared him to ignite passion in others. He wants to light a fire in your teachers, too.
Make-It-Work Shops
Our Make-It-Work Shops will get your hands makin', feet movin', and brain thinkin'—hands-on professional development that actually sticks!
New Teacher Training Institute
Transform nervous new hires into confident educators with proven classroom management and student engagement training delivered on-site.
Teacher Coaching
Our approach is radical. Our results are remarkable. We guarantee it—with personalized coaching that transforms classrooms.
Meet Don Barefield
“I’ll move to Miami and teach high school math if you give me the toughest school you have” Don told the Director of Human Resources for Miami-Dade County schools. Later that day, he was hired to teach mathematics in Liberty City in one of America’s toughest schools.
Now, Don, an award winning, highly sought after motivational speaker and trainer, travels the country inspiring educators with his high energy, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat style and insights into the power of love. Stories of teaching in Liberty City in Miami, inner city Atlanta, his time as president of an Atlanta company that grew over 100% a year for 5 consecutive years and insight into the fundamental principles of relationships create an experience you will never forget!
Absolutely phenomenal!
. . . a dynamic presentation! It was absolutely phenomenal. Every single staff member was completely on the tip of their seat! He was dynamic! It’s going to change my motivation . . . my whole perspective with respect to dealing with any kid. I will never forget this presentation.
Lit a FIRE!
He motivated us! He inspired us to get ready for this new school year! Just an outstanding day. I would encourage any school system to call Don, set it up, because it has really lit a fire under our school system!
He delivered!
Mr. Barefield just spoke to our faculty and staff at our back to school breakfast and he did an amazing job! We took a lot of time before the breakfast to talk about expectations and he delivered! He did a fantastic job! The faculty and staff loved him!
Unleash potential
Every teacher can create a thriving classroom. We will show them how.
Experts in Classroom Management
From elementary school principals to state education associations, we are the experts educators trust to enable their teachers to master classroom management.
Experts in Student Engagement
Education leaders turn to us to empower teachers with strategies that spark student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Become an Expert
We build expert teachers—so your district achieves stronger, more consistent results.
Coaching
Confident teaching starts here.
We’ve partnered with districts to coach hundreds of teachers into stronger, more effective classroom leaders. Our targeted support improves classroom management, boosts student engagement, and reduces teacher burnout—leading to better outcomes across schools. When teachers are confident and supported, students thrive and district goals are met.