The Education Paradigm Shifter, CEO of Align Education, & Bestselling Author of "Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education"—Endorsed by the Celebrity Author Jack Canfield

New Orleans, LA, USA
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Dr. Anane Olatunji Biography

Dr. Anane Olatunji (pronounced ah-NAH-neh oh-lah-TOON-jee) is The Education Paradigm Shifter, CEO of Align Education, and the bestselling author of Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education," endorsed by former teacher and celebrity author Jack Canfield. Through his talks, Dr. Olatunji informs and inspires educators across the United States and abroad—in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Olatunji is founder and president of Align Education, LLC, based in New Orleans, his hometown. Under his leadership, the consulting firm has provided professional development and program evaluation services to organizations nationwide funded at more than $75 million.

He was dubbed affectionately by his students as "Dr. O" at Dillard University in New Orleans where he served previously as assistant professor of education. He was awarded the distinguished Verret Teaching Prize by the provost, who described his first-year performance as “exceptional.”

Dr. Olatunji’s commitment to youth development is deeply rooted in his personal journey. Raised in a family of nine in an impoverished community, he nonetheless excelled academically, earning several degrees including from Tulane, Teachers College, and Harvard University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/17/2025.

Dr. Anane Olatunji Speaking Topics

  • School Climate, Culture, & Leadership

    Building A Climate to Promote Happy, Healthy, High Achievers

    A teacher’s impact on students’ social-emotional skills is far more predictive of success in high school than that of test scores (Jackson, 2018). Clearly, if school leaders wish to optimize student achievement, then they must create supportive learning environments that enable teachers to effectively address the emotional as well as academic needs of students. This workshop addresses the architects of school climate: school leaders. It provides an understanding of how the social environment may promote or undermine the mental health of adolescents, regardless of socioeconomic background. Moreover, leaders will learn a framework with specific strategies for enhancing teaching and learning and thus a healthier climate for teachers as well as students.

    Participants will:

    • Understand school culture and climate and how they influence student performance.

    • Acquire a research-based framework for leveraging engagement to boost achievement.

    • Learn specific strategies to make learning enjoyable, engaging, and challenging, and fulfilling.

  • The Education Paradigm Shift & Student Success

    Don't Let School Get in the Way of Education

    Based on Dr. Anane Olatunji’s new book entitled the same, this topic provides a powerful overview of why a new paradigm in education is needed. Many youth underachieve because we focus on making them skillful but not willful. This insightful and engaging presentation leaves audiences with a new sense of clarity and conviction about the need to align education with students—not just standards—so that they will thrive! This workshop aids all educators in their indispensable role as youth advocates by equipping administrators and their staffs with time-proven, simple strategies for empowering youth. Regardless of their particular program design, the 7 Prosperity Principles–Passion, Perspective, People, Purpose, Preparation, Performance, and Persistence–equips educators with the curriculum they truly need to guide youth beyond the obstacles confronting them in school and in life.

    Participants will:

    • Understand the "perspective gap" that exists between youth and adults when it comes to schooling.

    • Acquire key concepts and ideas needed to make fundamental changes in how we teach.

    • Recognize and promote the need for emotional fulfillment in education.

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Dr. Anane Olatunji Videos

A Brief Story of Dr. Olatunji's Mission to Improve Education

A Brief Story of Dr. Olatunji's Mission to Improve Education

This video summarizes the story of Dr. Olatunji's journey and mission to improve the performance of our nation's youth.

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    Dr. Anane Olatunji is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Business Coaching, Disruptive Thinking, Education, Education Reform, Educational Motivational, Professional Development, Professors, Thought Leadership, Youth
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Dr. Anane Olatunji is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as School Climate, Culture, & Leadership, The Education Paradigm Shift & Student Success , Student Career Planning & Personal Success and Teacher Burnout, Teacher Effectiveness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Anane Olatunji for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Anane Olatunji generally travels from New Orleans, LA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Julie Schmidt Hasson, LeAnn Nickelsen, Holly Lane, Jordan Toma and Christine Walker, MPPA. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Anane Olatunji for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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