Teachers are leaving the profession in droves and classrooms are going uncovered.
Subsequently, school communities are falling apart and student achievement is decreasing. As full-time educators, we are in the trenches everyday and we’ve seen this problem from the inside.
About Charlie and Leigh
We believe students deserve passionate teachers who love their jobs! We believe that every school district can be a place where teachers thrive and want to work. Happy teachers = achieving students. We are passionate about helping school administrators create the kind of environment where teachers want to teach. With a combined 39 years of classroom teaching experience, we’ve seen a lot! We’ve worked in schools where teachers aren’t happy and want out. We’ve been at schools where teachers feel valued and supported and wouldn’t think of leaving. In both cases, those attitudes shape the culture of the school and consequently, the students’ attitudes toward learning.
As lifelong learners we both hold Masters Degrees in Education and have a passion for teaching and learning. Charlie has taught both Jr. High and High School for the past 23 years and has spent time as an interim administrator in addition to being a conference presenter.
Leigh has taught in the elementary grades for the past 17 years, served as a district math coach and teacher leader, presenter, and most recently was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching by the National Science Foundation and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2020.
When not teaching or speaking you can find us making artisan goat milk soap for friends and family.
Charlie and Leigh's Talks
Happy Teachers Don't Leave.
How to keep your teachers from leaving the profession and specifically, your school!
This keynote identifies the solution to the teacher attrition problem facing our schools today. Retaining the teachers in our schools brings numerous advantages, including increased student performance due to experienced educators, sustained positive school culture, reduced recruitment and training costs, and stronger relationships between teachers and students.
After attending this keynote address, you will walk away with the 3 keys to teacher retention and practical ways to implement them in your school(s).
Make it Personal.
How to grow and develop your veteran teachers.
Developing veteran teachers offers immeasurable benefits. Veteran teachers mentor and share their wealth of experience with newer educators, they help foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help create a supportive environment for professional growth. Empowering and developing your veteran teachers can lead to increased job satisfaction, longevity in the profession and your school site, and improved student outcomes.
This keynote identifies the 3 keys to developing your veteran teachers and practical ways to implement them in your school(s).
New Teacher… New Problems.
Building a strong foundation with your brand new teachers.
What if you could shorten the runway for new teacher success? What if you could train your new teachers in their first few years on all of the on-the-job aspects of being a teacher that aren’t taught in teacher-training programs?
Let us help you train your newer teachers in these 4 key areas:
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Classroom management
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Lesson Planning
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Delivering Instruction
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Communicating with Parents & Families
Teachers will come away from this workshop with practical knowledge and skills to tackle their jobs with confidence and success.
