RECHARGE, REENERGIZE AND REFOCUS!
At Our Best, So Our Students Can Be At Their Best
The Framework for 21st Century Learning and Common Core Standards, require us to focus on student performance and outcomes. While challenging, it can also be professionally stimulating and keep us
Murray’s keynotes for faculty and staff are a unique blend of the personal and professional. He challenges every educator with five strategies for World Class teaching: teamwork and collaboration with colleagues; keeping our lives in balance to enhance effectiveness; focusing on solutions rather than problems; being agile and imaginative in times of change; and engaging every student, every day. Honored as Teacher Of The Year in Vermont, Murray knows how to engage students and create fun and meaningful learning opportunities.
THE TROUBLE WITH THE FUTURE IS, IT’S NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE!
Keeping Our Focus On Students In Changing Times
In a world of change, educators like stability and consistency. Teachers work rhythmically…following nearly the same schedule every day, even going to the bathroom! With high-stakes testing, a tough economy and transitioning baby boomers, our teachers need to be adaptable, resilient and hard working. Murray presents a small dose of sympathy then drives home the point that optimism, adaptability and proactive mindset are critical for faculty and will filter down to students. Your teachers will go back to their classrooms with the inspiration to adapt, innovate and challenge their change resistant colleagues. Change pushes people out of their comfort zone and Murray gives a skilled push with these key points…
“Murray, I have had so many very positive comments about your sessions and several participants told me that your opening keynote was the best they have ever experienced. In addition to your uplifting presentations, you have been such a joy to work with. Your positive, energetic demeanor comes through in everything you do.”
