Motivational Keynotes
Teaching Isn’t For WIMPS!
Whether a teacher is in inner city Atlanta, suburban Detroit or rural Alabama, we face challenges that require courage, strength and tenacity! Don has discovered that the setting makes no difference! All students want and need three things that, when present, enable learning to take off! Don has inspired thousands of educators, and will inspire yours, with stories of teaching in Liberty City in Miami in one of America’s hardest schools while revealing the keys to success found in the acronym WIMPS!
What Did You Expect?!
When we think of expectations, often we only consider our expectations for our students or employees. To be effective, we must first set high expectations for OURSELVES! In this motivational keynote experience, Don reveals the expectations that he had for himself, as a classroom teacher in one of America’s hardest schools, and the 33 principles that dictated every course of action he took. Once we set crazy high expectations for ourselves, then we are prepared to set high expectations for others. They WILL meet and exceed them when we expect it! Don knows- he’s seen it! This keynote is also available as a workshop experience.
Workshops
Classroom Management
Supports for an Engaging Classroom
Well managed classrooms require three distinct pillars upon which all learning is supported- love, structure and direction! In this high energy workshop, educators will learn the importance of each pillar, how to construct each one and how the three work together to create the platform for an engaging classroom! This is Don’s most requested workshop! After participating, educators will be prepared to effectively manage their classrooms!
What Did You Expect?!
When we think of classroom expectations, often we only consider our expectations for our students. To be effective, we must first set high expectations for OURSELVES! In this motivational keynote presentation, Don reveals the expectations that he had for himself, as a classroom teacher in one of America’s hardest schools, and the 33 principles that dictated every course of action he took. Once we set crazy high expectations for ourselves, then we are prepared to set high expectations for our students. They WILL meet and exceed them when we expect it, NO MATTER THE SCHOOL’S LOCATION! Don knows- he’s seen it! This presentation is also available as a keynote.
Classroom Climate
33
Principles are always true and should govern our actions. While working in multiple schools, in multiple states, Don discovered 33 principles that, when properly applied, develop students who have character, are well behaved and wildly successful! This workshop is effective for district and school level events.
Climate Change: Warming Up Your Classroom
Scientists may disagree whether the earth is warming or cooling and why but educators know there is only only one way to a child’s heart- creating a warm, inviting climate in your classroom. In fact, the best way to a child’s head is by going through their heart! Once you have made a child feel welcomed and loved, they will be willing to allow you to expand their mind!
Student Assemblies
Building Towards Your Dream
Every student has a dream but not every student achieves it. Why not?! Dreams come true when we set ourselves up for success! Achieving our dream takes hard work, dedication, education and a team of believers who are going the same direction! In this student assembly presentation, students will be challenged to have noble dreams, work hard to achieve them and surround themselves with dreamers who will spur them on and hold them accountable!
