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Get Up or Give Up: How I Almost Gave Up on Teaching

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• Michael Bonner at PINC

  
  Voices on Teaching: Michael Bonner

  
• Creating a Culture of High Expectations

  
  Michael Bonner - Get Up or Give Up

  
• ACSA SPEAKER SERIES: Michael Bonner

  

Michael Bonner Speaking Topics

• Improving Performance through Metacognition

  There was one secret Michael Bonner withheld from the producers for the Ellen Degeneres Show and NBC Nightly News. Before he fell into the national spotlight as an advocate for education, he was determined to quit teaching. The toxicity of the work environment and the mounting responsibilities were beginning to take a toll. Bonner found myself projecting blame upon everyone else until he read a quote that changed the trajectory of his life. In this keynote, Michael Bonner breaks down important principles of environment & culture, the importance of purposeful collaboration, and how self-development can create a higher level of performance.

• Be Better

  We are on the brink of an educational revolution! The research shows that millennials are developing in a world that is quickly being transformed by technology and innovation. The world is transitioning swiftly as society continues to progress, but the education system is struggling to keep up. Now more than ever, we must understand it is going to take a joint effort to help all of our students succeed. In this keynote, Michael Bonner will highlight how student, teacher, parent, and community voices matter as we fight to propel our students to greatness!

• Winning from Within

  At the beginning of the school year, most teachers are beaming with excitement as students prepare to return to school. But, something happens between October and April. The wear and tear of being a teacher begin to seep in. The newness of the school year wears off and the demands of the profession begin to dominate our lives. What do you do when teachers who were initially once fired up about teaching, are now dragging to work every single day? In this keynote, Michael Bonner will break down 5 research-based concepts that educators can focus on in order to reignite their passion for teaching the future leaders of America.

• By Design

  A student will potentially have over 20 teachers as they progress through the K-12 education system. If we are not careful, a teacher who is not properly equipped could ruin the educational experience for multiple children Research indicates that there are 3 areas that have a direct impact on student performance. The diversity within our school systems is increasing and the methods of effective teaching have now been clarified. In this keynote, Michael Bonner will share 3 research-based methods that every educator should consider in order to effectively lead a classroom in today’s society.

• Adapt and Elevate

  The entire world was forced to stop due to Covid-19 as it wreaked havoc across multiple countries. It dismantled many institutions and most importantly forced educators into emergency online learning. In spite of all of the damage that has taken place, we have been presented with a prime opportunity to reimagine education from a new perspective! In this keynote, Michael Bonner will highlight 3 strategies educators can implement today that will increase efficiency within their respective spaces.