National Education Speakers Bureau
Over 30 Dynamic Leaders.
One Powerful Resource.
Looking to inspire, equip, and energize your educators, administrators, or leadership teams?
Bring the power of real-world expertise and diverse perspectives to your school, district, or conference through the NBE National Education Speakers Bureau.
NBE speaker lineup
Dr. Leigh Ann Alford‑Keith
Senior Director for Strategic Initiatives (Wake County Public Schools); focuses on equity, innovation, and community engagement.
Carmen Agra Deedy
Award‑winning author and NPR storyteller; Cuban refugee advocating for cultural relevance and literacy.
Dr. Morcease J. Beasley
Former Superintendent (Clayton County, GA); transformational leader in urban/suburban education.
Dr. Dana T. Bedden
Superintendent (Centennial School District, PA); expert in equity, finance, and systemic improvement.
Dr. Shawn Bird
Deputy Superintendent (San Antonio ISD); specializes in curriculum, ELL, and leadership systems.
Dr. Rainey L. Briggs
Former Superintendent (Baraboo Schools, WI); advocates for equity and “whatever it takes” student success.
Jillian Lenae Carew
Founder of InnerG UnIntd, LLC; focuses on equity, grants, and dismantling the school‑to‑prison pipeline.
Dr. Ketli Cedo
Literacy leader (Norfolk Public Schools); expert in Title I programs and family engagement.
Maximilian Cole
MTSS Leader (Chicago Public Schools); promotes SEL and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Dr. Angelica R. Collins
Director of Access and Opportunity; 27‑year HR and leadership development veteran.
Amie Dean
Behavior intervention specialist; author and advocate for trauma‑sensitive classrooms.
Stuart Dorf
Entrepreneur and literary activist; focuses on positive manifestation and empowerment.
Latanya Gater
Psychologist and school board president; specializes in mental health and LGBTQ+ advocacy.
Kwamine W. Gilyard
Career coach and consultant; workshops on workplace success and generational dynamics.
Jason Green
Co-founder of Younway; expert in AI, blended learning, and equity‑focused edtech.
Dr. LaDonna Monson Gulley
Director of Leadership (Mesquite ISD, TX); Teach For America alum focused on equity.
Dr. Quantina Haggwood
Executive Director (SC School Improvement Council); literacy and school transformation leader.
Dr. Tracy Joshua
VP at Kellanova; supply chain leader with a background in Detroit Public Schools turnaround.
Dr. Angela Justice
Literacy advocate (Kalamazoo Public Schools); adjunct professor and social justice educator.
Dr. Kathy Kennedy
President of KLK Educational Services; literacy expert and former Blue Ribbon School principal.
Devon LaRosa
Chief of Network 16 (Chicago Public Schools); equity‑focused leader and restorative practices advocate.
Dr. Lindsay Lyons
Educational justice coach; creates antiracist curricula and hosts the Time for Teachership podcast.
Dr. Daryl Michel
Founder of Be A Change, LLC; expert in MTSS, coaching, and disciplinary literacy.
Dr. Adrienne Nathan
Assistant Superintendent (MI); STEM/AI integration and school culture specialist.
Zetha Nobles
Global education leader; advocates for dignity and cultural responsiveness in schools.
Prakash Patel
Director of Technology (PA); focuses on ELL access and immigrant student experiences.
Dr. Bilal Polson
Principal and hip‑hop activist; merges arts, curriculum, and culturally sustaining teaching.
Dr. Kierra Pickens
Licensed therapist and consultant; addresses imposter syndrome and social‑emotional learning.
Theodore S. Ransaw
Equity advocate; improves Black male achievement through culturally responsive strategies.
Dr. Yolanda Sealey‑Ruiz
Columbia University professor; founder of the Racial Literacy Project and poet.
Carlina Shotwell
Life skills educator; empowers foster youth through financial and resilience training.
Maya Payne Smart
Early literacy expert; creator of The TALK Method for family language development.
Tony Weaver Jr.
Founder of Weird Enough Productions; uses media to teach SEL and digital citizenship.
Dr. Craig Witherspoon
Superintendent (Richland County, SC); expanded career readiness programs and SEL initiatives.
Perfect For:
District-Wide PD Days
Leadership Academies & Coaching Series
Family Engagement Events
Strategic Planning Retreats
Equity, Innovation, and Instructional Summits
