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SPEAKER BIO   |   CONTENT    |   PD TOPICS   |    GENERAL PRESENTATION OFFERINGS

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Kevin is in his 20th year in the elementary classroom. He holds a BA in Child Study, an MA in Education, and holds an additional 90 graduate credits in the areas of math, literacy, social studies, and SEL.

Kevin began his teaching career in New York at public school on Long Island. In 2014 he relocated to California to consult and teach at a startup charter school. 

In addition to teaching full time, Kevin for the last six years Kevin was a school administrator, serving as his school’s Curriculum and Instructional Coordinator. Kevin’s classroom instruction focuses on creating authentic learning experiences while engaging his students in active and hands-on learning.

In addition to teaching, Kevin enjoys visiting schools and speaking at educational conferences and presenting his 'Lights, Cameras, TEACH' workshop which focuses on student engagement and building classroom culture.  All workshops can be tailored to fit any school or group’s needs.

His first book, titled 'Lights, Cameras, TEACH - a screenplay for engagement, culture, and relationships', was released in Summer 2022 by Dave Burgess  Consulting.

Twitter: @thekevinjbutler
Instagram: @thekevinjbutler

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Keynotes, Workshops, & Sessions: 

Lights, Cameras, TEACH - engagement, culture, and relationships!

Session Type:75 - 90 minutes includes hands-on materials.

And...Action! While teachers don't train to be entertainers, teachers must capture students' attention! This session focuses on why engaging students in active learning is critical to teaching in the 21st century.
Participants will get ideas on transforming their lessons to create authentic learning experiences for their students and quick activities to get them up and moving in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to not just learn about engagement activities but will get to play along too! Kevin will also discuss the importance of building classroom culture and strategies to make students feel safe, included, and heard. Kevin shares some of his favorite resources that can be used with any grade level/subject.
Kevin’s session ends by reminding us to take time to reflect. Kevin shares his WHY and why; remembering our why is vital to our profession.


Morning Meetings & Classroom Culture

Session Type:45-60 minutes
Start your school day off strong! In this session, Kevin shares ways to engage students in interactive morning meetings. Kevin will give a run-down of his "Morning Co-host Show" filled with ideas to grow classroom culture, all of which can be implemented immediately with little or no prep. Throughout this session, tips and resources for SEL will also be shared.

Engagement and Academic Games

Session Type: 60 minutes
While teachers don’t' train to be entertainers, teachers must capture students attention. While this doesn’t mean every lesson must be action packed, it does require educators to be intentional when engaging student in active learning. Kevin will take attendees through several of his favorite engagement activities and academic games that can be used with any grade-level or content area. Kevin shares his ideas for making learning an experience that students will remember. Not only will Kevin explain each activity step-by-step, but participants will get to play along too. This session is a workshop and attendees will leave with hands on manipulatives and samples. Please bring a device that connects to the internet.

Building School Relationships

Session Type: 45-60 minutes
In this session, Kevin will share ideas and strategies for making connections with colleagues, parents, and school staff. Similar to directors of blockbuster movies, blockbuster educators do their best when they build relationships, and when students, parents colleagues, administrators, and school staff work together toward a common goal. This session focuses on creating a vision for school-wide collaboration.
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Keynotes/Breakouts:
$500 - $1,000
90 - 120 Min Workshop:
$1,500 - $3,000 
Half - Full Day Workshop:
$3,000 - $4,900

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