Steven A. Bollar

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations, and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative innovations and encouragement. His books, Stand Tall Leadership and Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! has been a jumping point for hundreds of organizations on how to increase morale, change the culture and improve the climate for their students and staff.

In 2023 Bollar was identified as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus In Education. In 2014 Bollar was awarded the Burlington County Principals and Supervisors Association Visionary Leadership Award. In 2011 Bollar was recognized by South Jersey Magazine as South Jersey’s top 20 Men of the Year. Additionally, Bollar was chosen by Suburban Family Magazine Top 20 Citizen of the Year for 2012. Bollar is also a member of the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame. Renaissance is a program that focuses on recognizing students and staff while developing a positive school culture.

Bollar served on the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association and currently sits as a board member on the Garden State Council of the Boy Scouts.

Bollar has a long history in the education system, from art teacher to principal to Superintendent of Schools. His 25+ year career has shown him firsthand how to face the challenges that any organization can encounter and how to overcome them with creativity and communication.

It’s this insight that he brings to the stage during his keynotes, breakouts, and workshops - training administration, teachers, organizations and staff on how to create a better atmosphere for students and staff alike.