“Jason Ryan Dorsey was the highlight of our statewide school improvement conference. He is a dynamic speaker who keeps the audience involved and active throughout his entire presentation. He conveys practical information and his personal experiences to the field of education in a way that our attendees could relate to and immediately act on.”
Dr. Jim McBride, Superintendent of Public Instruction
State of Wyoming
Jason Ryan Dorsey has earned standing ovations from educators and administrators around the world!
Jason’s high-energy presentations consistently earn outstanding reviews from educators, administrators, and school stakeholders because he reinforces the difference they make every day. Jason knows their impact firsthand, because an educator changed his life by taking the risk to reach out to him. In fact, an educator continues to change his life, because he is married to a high school principal!
Since authoring his first bestselling book at age 18, Jason has spoken on-site at 700 schools across the US and as far away as Finland and India. Meeting with teachers, students, parents, counselors, school board members, office staff and administrators at so many different schools gives Jason an unfiltered view of today’s education system (the good, the challenging, and the “unassigned but reserved” parking spot). Jason combines his extensive frontline experience with his trademark humor to deliver programs for education audiences that are entertaining, credible, and results driven.
Whether you’re planning a statewide education conference, school improvement summit, or district in-service, Jason will customize his presentation to your audience, event, and objectives. Every attendee leaves Jason’s programs reminded of their legacy and inspired to implement his strategies for strengthening schools from the inside out. The best of these strategies are shared in Jason’s acclaimed school culture improvement book, 50 Ways to Improve Schools for Under $50.
In this inspiring program, Jason shares his personal story of educators taking the risk to reach out to him—and changing his life forever. He then reveals specific, front-line tested strategies and actions that every school stakeholder can use to have a more lasting, meaningful impact on their students. All attendees—from first-year teachers to seasoned administrators—leave this high-energy, emotional keynote feeling good about themselves, their profession, and inspired about the difference they make.
Ideal for: Education conference opening or closing general sessions, school-year faculty kick-offs, and mid-year professional development programs. This is Jason’s most requested presentation for educators and administrators.
Presentation Outcomes: Attendees leave inspired about the difference they make in the lives of their students!
"Jason’s 50-minute keynote speech to our audience of 2,500 was a huge success, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd. His address, while full of comic interludes, had a very meaningful and compelling message…Jason is a very exciting young man, whose energy and enthusiasm are contagious. I would strongly recommend him as a keynote speaker."
Tracy Weinberg, Associate Director
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented
“Jason Dorsey did a terrific job of addressing 400 teachers from across South Dakota. Through the use of personal experiences and humor, Jason helped our teachers with specific strategies to reach the students in our schools. Jason's insight and energetic delivery was a highlight of our Teacher Leadership Conference and resulted in him receiving a standing ovation.”
Dr. Rick Melmer, Secretary of Education
State of South Dakota
"Approximately 800 school board members and superintendents attended your presentations at NYSSBA’s 86th Annual Convention…Your thoughts about school culture and parental involvement in student success clearly resonated with this statewide audience. Furthermore, your energy, enthusiasm, and humor kept every member of that diverse audience totally enthralled…It was no surprise that all reviews identified you as a highlight of the convention, with comments such as ‘Speaker was super!’ and ‘Need more speakers like Jason Ryan Dorsey!’ … In sum, you were superb."
Hugh D. Clark, Director, Leadership Development
New York State School Boards Association
For the first time in US history, four distinctly different generations are working side by side in today’s schools. Each of these four generations (Matures, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y) is guided by a different set of values, beliefs, and expectations. In Bridging the Four Generations in Today’s Schools, bestselling author Jason Ryan Dorsey entertainingly reveals each generation’s preferences and priorities to highlight what they bring to the schoolhouse—and where they have common ground.
Jason then shares his frontline-tested process that reinforces a culture of cross-generation communication, innovation, trust, teamwork, and discretionary performance. Filled with laugh-out-loud stories, surprising statistics, and step-by-step strategies, participants leave Bridging the Four Generations in Today’s Schools prepared to unite and inspire their colleagues of all ages.
Ideal for: Education conference opening or closing general sessions, school-year faculty kick-offs, and mid-year professional development programs.
Presentation Outcomes: Attendees learn how to bridge the four generations in today’s schools so they can more effectively work together.
"You were the catalyst that got our school year off to a terrific start! There are very few speakers who can touch the emotions of our ‘seasoned’ and diverse convocation population–teachers, administrators, food service, custodial, grounds and maintenance workers, as well as bus drivers–but you know the formula! Finding a speaker who could bring a message that would be both new and inspirational to each of us was quite a tall order and one that you filled very successfully!"
Nancy Moore, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Glen Rose Independent School District
“Your presentation to our staff, faculty and visiting counselors was excellent! We were inspired by your story, energized by your message, and found your advice to be of extreme value. Our guest surveys raved about the quality and content of your presentation. We plan on implementing your suggestions to build and maintain better relationships with our Generation Y students and Generation Y staff. Many Thanks!”
Kristina Gibson, Assistant Dean of Admissions
Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, New York City
“Jason was the keynote speaker at the kick-off to our school year. He earned outstanding reviews for both his presentation style and content. His topic about four generations of employees working together and how to better understand the perspectives of each generation was especially timely. Jason is a dynamic presenter with a communication style, work ethic, sense of humor, and attitude that impressed us all.”
Janet Young, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent
Clovis USD, California
Better Schools On A Budget: 50 Ways to Improve Schools for Under $50
60-Minute Keynote or up to 3-Hour In-Service
Administrators and educators at all levels want fun, creative, cost-effective ideas that other school stakeholders have used to strengthen their school from the inside out. In this interactive program, Jason shares powerful stories of schools transformed by the actions of individual school stakeholders who took the risk and responsibility to try something new in their classroom, hallway, department, building, or district. Every attendee leaves this program with a more hands-on understanding of school culture and ten to twenty (depending on time) specific, ready-to-use ideas they can immediately implement.
Ideal for: Education conferences focused on systemic school improvement, in-services related to relevance, rigor, and relationships, and summer professional development academies.
Presentation Outcomes: Participants learn what they can do today to strengthen their school from the inside out.
“Jason’s presentation was extremely informative, energetic, and sensitive to the needs of our staff. He brought a vigor and passion about students and student achievement while reinforcing how education changes lives. I confidently recommend him as a keynote speaker for other Superintendents seeking to motivate their staff and improve their school’s culture.”
Dennis Byas, Superintendent of Schools
Colton Joint Unified School District, California
“Jason knows what it takes to build a culture of loyalty so critical for school administrators. He showed us by example the specific actions and inspiration necessary to be agents of change for leading faculty and students.”
Virginia Trchalek, Leadership TASB, Program Manager
Texas Association of School Boards
“AWESOME JOB! You connected with the audience right away by using your wit and humor—never deviating from your powerful and inspirational message. Participants left feeling energized. We’ll definitely recommend you. Thank you for doing an outstanding job.”
Jim Vidak, County Superintendent of Schools
Tulare County Office of Education, California
After working on-site at some of the country’s most challenging schools, Jason has developed a unique strategy for connecting with and motivating hard-to-reach students. This strategy enables him to quickly build the trust, respect, and confidence of these students who often do not look, dress, or talk like him. In this practical program, Jason shares his strategy so your attendees can better engage and influence their hardest to reach students. This program is ideal for school stakeholders who want their students to take more responsibility for their actions, set and achieve higher academic and graduation goals, and make better decisions.
Ideal for: Conferences and summits for school leaders with hard-to-reach student populations, in-services and professional development programs focused on best practices for serving hard-to-reach students, and grant funded initiatives designed to help hard-to-reach students.
Presentation Outcomes: Attendees gain behind-the-scenes insight into this generation of students and step-by-step actions for influencing them to take responsibility for their own success.
“Our district had the privilege of having Jason speak to our staff for our ‘back to school’ professional development day. He gave us a young person’s perspective of how to interact and teach today’s students. It was a message we all needed. I recommend him to any school district or organization that is interested in promoting great relationships between students and staff!”
Ruth Ann Carr, Ph.D., Superintendent
Ardmore City Schools, Oklahoma
“For thirty years, I have planned state and national professional development conferences for principals and teachers. I can confidently say that I have never seen a keynote speaker electrify an audience as effectively as Jason Dorsey. Jason stands out because he delivers a much needed fresh perspective for education leaders. He lights up a convention hall while preparing educators for the critically important work they do every day.”
Brad Duggan, Former Chief Executive Officer
National Center for Educational Accountability
"I have heard many Gen Y speakers, and it was refreshing to hear Jason Dorsey speak, as a Gen Y’er himself, to a mixed generational audience with so much humor, optimism, and common sense ideas on how to generate the loyalty of Gen Y’ers in the workplace! He should know! A breath of fresh air!"
Jo Anne Y. McFarland, President, Central Wyoming College
Jason opened our conference exactly as we had hoped - he energized and inspired the audience to improve schools for the benefit of all students. Our attendees are now better prepared to assist teachers and students from different generations in making connections in the classroom.”
Nicole Catapano, Ph.D., Coordinator for Data Analysis Services
WSWHE BOCES, Saratoga Springs, NY
Jason Ryan Dorsey speaking to 1,000 educators and administrators at a national conference in Washington DC. He received a standing ovation!
Jason with the President and Vice President of the New York State School Boards Association. Jason was the youngest keynote speaker in the history of their organization!
Jason with Superintendent Jim Vidak after keynoting an in-service for school administrators in California.
Jason meeting educators before keynoting an in-service for their school in Numaligarh, India.
Jason with Richard Wong, Executive Director of ASCA, after speaking at their national conference for 1,000 school counselors.
Jason with HESTEC leadership after keynoting their Educator Day for 1,000 educators!
Jason with Dr. Rick Melmer, Secretary of Education for South Dakota, after keynoting the South Dakota Teacher Leadership Conference. Jason received a standing ovation!
Jason with educators in Georgia after delivering a half-day program at their regional Summer Leadership Institute.
Jason with administrators from the International School of Helsinki after keynoting their graduation ceremony.
Jason with Bernard McInerney, Statewide Tech Prep Coordinator, after keynoting the New York Tech Prep Conference.
Jason with Virginia Trchalek after keynoting a leadership conference for the Texas Association of School Boards.
Jason with Lynn Seymour and Jim Lukach after keynoting the New Jersey School Counselors state conference.
Jason with the leadership of the Iowa Association for the Gifted and Talented after keynoting their state conference.
Jason with educators after speaking at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.
Jason with Jodi Lunt and Dale Stephens after keynoting the Utah Career Connections Conference!
Jason with Dr. Jo Anne McFarland, President, Central Wyoming College, and Dr. J.D. Rottweiler, EVP for Academic Services. Jason keynoted the CWC Convocation and received a standing ovation!
Jason with Dr. Nicole Catapano after speaking to school district administrators from across upstate New York at Datapalooza 2008!
