Educators – The Journey Starts Here:

The teacher is the decisive element in the classroom. If the teacher is warm and positive, the climate will be warm and positive too. If the teacher is enthusiastic about teaching, the students will be enthusiastic about learning. A motivated teacher motivates students. Setting aside staff development time for a workshop on motivation and positive school climate is not only beneficial — it’s imperative.

Embracing Diversity in Our Schools

“Embracing Diversity in Our Schools” is a hands-on, interactive forum for educators and students designed to arm participants with skill and confidence to replace racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination with a culture of harmony and understanding. The session encourages working for systemic change, closing the achievement gap, and ensuring social and economic well-being for all.

Combating Bullying in Our Schools

Bullying is a huge problem in many schools, but it can be conquered or at least greatly reduced. It doesn’t take a lot of time, and it doesn’t take a lot of money, but it does take commitment and consistent effort. to get everyone involved. When we join together to implement time-tested methods, bullying can be greatly reduced as we create harmony, trust, and mutual respect.

Teachers Still Make the Difference

Teachers STILL make the Difference can serve as an exciting kick-off to the school year or an uplifting mid-year charger! It is positive and upbeat, laced with humor and a reminder of the important role teachers play as they influence students’ lives. This topic is also an appropriate keynote or break-out session for educational conferences.

Emotional Intelligence: 101 – How to carve a duck

It’s a strange title, but it’s an absolutely powerful session. It teaches a system of self-coaching that helps participants become more patient, more confident, and remain calm in upsetting situations with a kind and approachable tone of voice. It outlines three specific strategies that lead to a higher level of “emotional intelligence,” increased awareness (mindfulness), and self-mastery of any desired skill. It enhances effectiveness and enjoyment in all areas of life, both on and off the job.

Teaching from the Inside Out

John Goodlad in, A Place Called School, reminds us that kids may not always remember what they were taught but they will remember how they were treated.

Success in the classroom hinges on the climate created by teachers, administrators and the entire school staff. School climate starts at the top and permeates the entire organization. For each individual educator, leadership and personal effectiveness originates from the inside out.

Educational Leadership from the Inside Out

“The kind of leader you become is determined by the kind of person you become.” The culture of any entity starts at the top and permeates the entire organization, and schools are no exception to that rule. Creating a school culture that people want to be a part of and schools that people enjoy coming to depends on the coaching skills of it administrative team. Their attitude, demeanor, and “people skills” determine whether problems will be escalated or de-escalated and staff and students are motivated or de-motivated.

Coaches Make a Difference

Great coaches leave a legacy that goes far beyond the scoreboard. Wins and losses matter, but the true measure of coaching is the impact made on athletes’ lives. “Coaches Make a Difference” helps leaders strengthen their emotional intelligence, communicate with purpose, and maintain a calm, controlled presence on the bench — especially in high-pressure moments. Because great coaches don’t just shape teams. They shape people.

Always Be a Class Act

Being an athlete is about more than the scoreboard. Wins and losses fade, but relationships last. When the final buzzer sounds, you won’t remember every stat — you’ll remember your teammates, your coaches, and the bonds you built. Be a class act. Compete hard, treat people right, and cherish your team. That’s the legacy that lasts.

Break Out Topics

Educating From The Inside Out, Emotional Intelligence: How To Carve A Duck both serve as excellent break-out sessions.

Other sessions can be custom designed:

Keeping Yourself Positive During Challenging Times
Staying Calm Under Fire/Dealing With Difficult People
Correction vs. Criticism
You DO Make The Difference
Building Self-Esteem and Confidence
Embracing Diversity: Making Our Schools Safe And Welcoming For ALL Students

Customization: Because we never stop growing…

Additional sessions can be created for specific organizations, each to be completely customized to fit your specific needs and objectives.

Dennis Smith Training & Development | Phone: (320)250-9741 | Email: Denny@DennySmith.com
Address: P.O. BOX 1611 Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56302

Denins Smith Training & Development is located in Saint Cloud, MN. Denny Smith speaks nationally as a keynote speaker, wrap-up speaker and breakout speaker.
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