Jason Ryan Dorsey: The Gen Y Guy™ + Acclaimed Speaker + Bestselling Author + OFFICIAL WEBSITE - Speaking

Jason Ryan Dorsey has earned standing ovations keynoting education conferences across America.

Jason’s high-energy keynotes for education audiences consistently receive outstanding reviews. He delivers the right mix of inspiration, frontline insight, and ready-to-use ideas collected from his experience speaking on-site at 700 schools. He’s also married to a secondary school administrator! Jason customizes his educator keynotes to fit your audience and event goal—whether a state superintendent conference, school improvement summit, or district in-service. Every attendee leaves Jason’s educator keynotes with at least ten strategies they can immediately use to strengthen their school 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.



	Jason’s Most Requested Educator and Administrator Keynotes and In-Services: How An Educator Saved My Life! (Click here to go to description) Better Schools On A Budget: 50 Ways to Improve Schools for Under $50 (Click here to go to description) Inspiring Hard-to-Reach Students (Click here to go to description)


	To receive a FREE DVD of Jason speaking to a diverse education audience, a detailed brochure of his education programs, and to check his availability for your event, contact Sondra Ulin at (512) 259-6877 or complete this interactive form. When you contact Sondra, be sure to ask how you can receive special pricing on Jason’s bestselling books and curriculum. These resources reinforce Jason’s message for maximum excitement and results!

Jason’s three most requested educator and school administrator keynote programs:

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 program is available as a 45 to 60 minute keynote or up to 2.5 hour seminar.)


	Outcomes: Attendees leave inspired about their ability to change lives!

Audience reaction to How An Educator Saved My life!™ :



	"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



	"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 ISD


	To receive a FREE DVD of Jason speaking to a diverse education audience, a detailed brochure of his education programs, and to check his availability for your event, contact Sondra Ulin at (512) 259-6877 or complete this interactive form. When you contact Sondra, be sure to ask how you can receive special pricing on Jason’s bestselling books and curriculum. These resources reinforce Jason’s message for maximum excitement and results!

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. (This program is available as a 45 to 60 minute keynote or up to 2.5 hour seminar.)


	*Outcomes: Participants learn what to do today* to strengthen their school’s culture.**

Audience reaction to Better Schools on a Budget ™:



	“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 to other education, business, and government entities. Thank you for doing an outstanding job.” Jim Vidak, County Superintendent of Schools Tulare County Office of Education, California


	To receive a FREE DVD of Jason speaking to a diverse education audience, a detailed brochure of his education programs, and to check his availability for your event, contact Sondra Ulin at (512) 259-6877 or complete this interactive form. When you contact Sondra, be sure to ask how you can receive special pricing on Jason’s bestselling books and curriculum. These resources reinforce Jason’s message for maximum excitement and results!

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. (This program is available as a 45 to 60 minute keynote or up to 2.5 hour seminar.)


	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.

Audience reaction to Inspiring Hard-to-Reach Students ™:



	“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



	“You are an amazing young man to have accomplished so much at an early age. Your enthusiasm is contagious and inspired our staff and faculty to want to serve students more effectively. Your true-life illustrations drove home the point that instructors really do have a tremendous impact upon the lives of their students.” Matt Garrett, Ph.D., President Central Carolina Community College, North Carolina



	"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


	To receive a FREE DVD of Jason speaking to a diverse education audience, a detailed brochure of his education programs, and to check his availability for your event, contact Sondra Ulin at (512) 259-6877 or complete this interactive form. When you contact Sondra, be sure to ask how you can receive special pricing on Jason’s bestselling books and curriculum. These resources reinforce Jason’s message for maximum excitement and results!

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!