Education Consultant & Professional Development Expert; Author of "Teaching Kids to Thrive"; Former Middle-Level Teacher

Mustang, OK, USA
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Dedra Stafford Biography

Dedra Stafford is an educational speaker, trainer, consultant, and author specializing in professional development for educators. Stafford is a former middle-level teacher and district professional development specialist who consults and provides staff development in social and emotional learning, classroom management, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and teacher motivation. With more than 20 years of experience in education and service as a school board member, Stafford focuses on professional development that can be implemented directly in the classroom.

Stafford works with local, state, and national organizations across more than 40 states and three international schools. She supports high-risk schools by collaborating with leadership teams to develop professional development plans that address the needs of both students and teachers. Her approach includes PLC training, model teaching, co-teaching, and classroom observations. Stafford holds both an administrator's and a superintendent's license and collaborates with district leaders, principals, coaches, and teachers to support quality instruction and student success.

Stafford is the author and co-author of four educational books, including "Teaching Kids to Thrive: The Other Essential Skills for Success" with Debbie Silver and "Summarization in Any Subject" with Rick Wormeli. She is a member of the Association of Middle Level Education and National Association of Secondary School Principals Speakers Cadres, and has presented at conferences including National Middle School Association, sharing ideas on technology, school climate, and instructional strategies.

Stafford is a regular contributor to professional journals and online teacher resources, focusing on topics such as trauma-informed social and emotional learning, instructional practices, and technology-blended learning. Her work emphasizes practical strategies for educators and supports ongoing professional growth in the education sector.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Dedra Stafford Speaking Topics

  • Finding Our Edu-Joy Again!

    With the last few years of incredible sacrifice from educators, students, and parents, it is time to celebrate and reconnect with the joy for education. Every student that walks through the doors of our schools deserves to encounter adults that have a joy and passion for kids, learning and life. With relatable stories and laughter, Dedra shares practical strategies to reconnect to our EDU-JOY!

  • Get Your Classroom Thinking! Deeper Learning Strategies for Any Classroom

    Today's students must not only know facts but must also be skilled at identifying salient information and then structuring it for meaning, long-term retention, and application. Summarization is a proven mechanism to boost student achievement, but how do you engage students? It's time to revitalize learning and shatter the tedium associated with summarization. Join Dedra Stafford, coauthor with Rick Wormeli of the book Summarization in Any Subject: 60 Innovative, Tech-Infused Strategies for Deeper Student Learning, 2nd Edition, for a look at fresh and creative variations to the basics, including brand new summarizing techniques that you can differentiate for multiple disciplines and levels of student readiness. Dedra will walk you through several of her favorite interactive "use it now" summarization strategies that you can implement immediately in your own classroom.

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Dedra Stafford Videos

Consultant Spotlight: Dedra Stafford

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Dedra Stafford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finding Our Edu-Joy Again!, Get Your Classroom Thinking! Deeper Learning Strategies for Any Classroom, Give Yourself Oxygen Before Helping Children: Teacher Self-Care, Classroom Management Successful Systems and Strategies That Work and Trauma What a Classroom Teacher Needs to Know. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dedra Stafford for your event is available upon request. Dedra Stafford generally travels from Mustang, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gever Tulley, Gerry Brooks, Emily Diehl, Baruti K. Kafele and Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dedra Stafford for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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