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Rodney Robinson

4.75 out of 5

2019 National Teacher of the Year

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Rodney Robinson Biography

Rodney Robinson has over 20 years experience as an educator with Richmond Public Schools. He graduated from King William High School in rural Virginia in 1996. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia State University in 2000 and a master’s in educational administration and Supervision from VCU in 2011. He taught secondary social studies in middle and high school for 20 years. He spent 5 years of that time at Virgie Binford Education Center, a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Jail.

His accomplishments in education vary from his professional growth to his students’ personal growth. He has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in and out of the classroom, notably the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence. He has worked with Pulitzer winning author James Foreman to develop curriculum units on Race, Class, and Punishment as a part of the Yale Teachers Institute. He was named 2019 HBCU male alumnus of the year by HBCUdigest.com. He was named #8 on the Root magazine’s Top 100 influential African Americans of 2019. He was also named 2019 Richmonder of the Year by Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times Dispatch. He was named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief States Schools’ Officers. He used his time as national teacher of the year to advocate for economic equity and cultural equity to make sure students have teachers and administrators who look like them and value their culture.

He has been a member of the Google Edu Equity Board since 2020 and is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce Future of Data Education Committee. He is currently a Senior Advisor with Richmond Public Schools in charge of Teacher and Leader Pathways. He has started the RVA Men Teach Program to recruit and retain male minority teachers in Richmond Public Schools. In 2022, he partnered RVA Men Teach with the Virginia State University School of Education to launch the first Paid HBCU Teacher residency in America. His passion is helping the underprivileged and underrepresented populations in America.

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  • Alleviating the Invisible Tax on Teachers of Color: Supporting anti-racism and equity work in your school

    The Invisible Tax is a theory by Former US Secretary of Education John King that states teachers of color have a higher workload than other teachers. They must meet the pedagogical needs of their students like all teachers, but also deal with cultural duties such as leading DEI work and protecting students from racism, classism, and xenophobia. This leads to a higher rate of teacher burnout and causes them to leave the profession at a higher rate than other teachers. Rodney will challenge the audience to audit their support for teachers of color and Equity work by providing key guiding questions for educators. Educators will leave with a plan to support their colleagues and students and improve their learning environment in their school.

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  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Rodney Robinson?

    Speaking fees for Rodney Robinson, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Rodney Robinson charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Rodney Robinson, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Rodney Robinson?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Rodney Robinson for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rodney Robinson for your next private or corporate function.
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Rodney Robinson

4.75 out of 5

2019 National Teacher of the Year

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Richmond, VA, USA
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Rodney Robinson Biography

Rodney Robinson has over 20 years experience as an educator with Richmond Public Schools. He graduated from King William High School in rural Virginia in 1996. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia State University in 2000 and a master’s in educational administration and Supervision from VCU in 2011. He taught secondary social studies in middle and high school for 20 years. He spent 5 years of that time at Virgie Binford Education Center, a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Jail.

His accomplishments in education vary from his professional growth to his students’ personal growth. He has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in and out of the classroom, notably the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence. He has worked with Pulitzer winning author James Foreman to develop curriculum units on Race, Class, and Punishment as a part of the Yale Teachers Institute. He was named 2019 HBCU male alumnus of the year by HBCUdigest.com. He was named #8 on the Root magazine’s Top 100 influential African Americans of 2019. He was also named 2019 Richmonder of the Year by Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times Dispatch. He was named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief States Schools’ Officers. He used his time as national teacher of the year to advocate for economic equity and cultural equity to make sure students have teachers and administrators who look like them and value their culture.

He has been a member of the Google Edu Equity Board since 2020 and is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce Future of Data Education Committee. He is currently a Senior Advisor with Richmond Public Schools in charge of Teacher and Leader Pathways. He has started the RVA Men Teach Program to recruit and retain male minority teachers in Richmond Public Schools. In 2022, he partnered RVA Men Teach with the Virginia State University School of Education to launch the first Paid HBCU Teacher residency in America. His passion is helping the underprivileged and underrepresented populations in America.

Rodney Robinson Speaking Topics

  • Alleviating the Invisible Tax on Teachers of Color: Supporting anti-racism and equity work in your school

    The Invisible Tax is a theory by Former US Secretary of Education John King that states teachers of color have a higher workload than other teachers. They must meet the pedagogical needs of their students like all teachers, but also deal with cultural duties such as leading DEI work and protecting students from racism, classism, and xenophobia. This leads to a higher rate of teacher burnout and causes them to leave the profession at a higher rate than other teachers. Rodney will challenge the audience to audit their support for teachers of color and Equity work by providing key guiding questions for educators. Educators will leave with a plan to support their colleagues and students and improve their learning environment in their school.

Rodney Robinson Videos

  • Interview with Mr Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year
    As part of Black History Month, Virginia Union University's Syphax School of Education will interview African American educators who have positively...
  • On the value of equity ….2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Rodney Robinson
  • 2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson

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  • How to book Rodney Robinson?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Rodney Robinson for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Rodney Robinson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Rodney Robinson or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rodney Robinson?

    Speaking fees for Rodney Robinson, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Rodney Robinson charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Rodney Robinson, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Rodney Robinson?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Rodney Robinson for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rodney Robinson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Rodney Robinson or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Rodney Robinson or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Rodney Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Alleviating the Invisible Tax on Teachers of Color: Supporting anti-racism and equity work in your school. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rodney Robinson for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Rodney Robinson generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Gerry Brooks, Gloria Ladson-Billings, Donalyn Miller and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rodney Robinson for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Rodney Robinson Speaking Topics

  • Alleviating the Invisible Tax on Teachers of Color: Supporting anti-racism and equity work in your school

    The Invisible Tax is a theory by Former US Secretary of Education John King that states teachers of color have a higher workload than other teachers. They must meet the pedagogical needs of their students like all teachers, but also deal with cultural duties such as leading DEI work and protecting students from racism, classism, and xenophobia. This leads to a higher rate of teacher burnout and causes them to leave the profession at a higher rate than other teachers. Rodney will challenge the audience to audit their support for teachers of color and Equity work by providing key guiding questions for educators. Educators will leave with a plan to support their colleagues and students and improve their learning environment in their school.

Rodney Robinson Speaker Videos

  • Interview with Mr Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year
    As part of Black History Month, Virginia Union University's Syphax School of Education will interview African American educators who have positively impacted education in the Richmond area and...
    On the value of equity ….2019 Virginia Teacher of the Year, Rodney Robinson
  • 2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson
    Rodney Robinson honored as 2019 National Teacher of the Year
  • Youth: Powerfully Unfiltered | Rodney Robinson | TEDxYouth@RVA

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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