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Education Speakers

Education Keynote Speakers Who Inspire and Empower Educators

Behind every student’s success is an inspired educator. Teachers, administrators, and education leaders navigate constant change — new policies, evolving classroom needs, technology integration, and the growing demand for equitable, high-quality learning experiences.
Our education keynote speakers help them rise to the challenge.

These top education speakers are passionate advocates, innovators, and thought leaders who deliver real-world strategies and motivational stories that recharge teachers, strengthen leadership, and spark educational transformation. Whether virtual or in-person, they create experiences that remind educators why their work matters — and how they can continue changing students’ lives.

Why Book an Education Keynote Speaker?

The right speaker can:

  • Inspire & motivate educators with stories that celebrate impact and purpose
  • Provide insight into education policy & leadership strategy
  • Address challenges around funding, student well-being, and equity
  • Equip educators with ideas for classroom innovation & digital learning
  • Strengthen school culture and professional communication

Motivational speakers for teachers and education conference keynote speakers bring hope, direction, and fresh perspective to every audience.

Types of Education Speakers

Different events require different voices. We offer:

  • Teacher motivation speakers — tapping into purpose and creativity
  • K–12 innovation & STEM speakers — technology, AI, and hands-on learning
  • Higher education speakers — leadership, enrollment, and campus culture
  • Education policy experts — legislation, funding, and access
  • Student mental health & well-being speakers — supporting the whole learner

Each can provide interactive workshops, professional development sessions, or dynamic conference keynotes.

Trending Topics in Education Today

  • Learning technology & AI in the classroom
  • DEI principles and equitable learning environments
  • Student engagement & behavioral challenges
  • Leadership for administrators and district teams
  • Creativity, arts integration & social-emotional learning
  • Teacher retention & staff culture

Our best education speakers stay ahead of the trends — so your audience can, too.

Where Education Speakers Make an Impact

  • School district in-service days & PD workshops
  • Association meetings & education conferences
  • Administrator retreats
  • STEM and EdTech events
  • College & university programs
  • Keynote speakers for schools (large or small)
  • Virtual experiences for remote campuses

If your goal is to elevate your event and inspire educators everywhere, we’ll help you book the perfect speaker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an education keynote speaker do?
They motivate educators and offer strategies that improve teaching, learning, and leadership.

What are the most popular education topics today?
Innovation, STEM, student wellness, DEI, technology, and modern leadership practices.

How much does it cost to hire an education speaker?
Fees vary by experience and event type. We can recommend great speakers for any budget.

Can I hire a speaker for teacher trainings or PD days?
Yes — many speakers specialize in professional development for educators and staff.

How do I choose the right education speaker?
Share your goals with our advisors — we match you with dynamic keynote speakers whose expertise and style fit your audience perfectly.

Book an Education Keynote Speaker Today

Celebrate and empower the people shaping our future. Executive Speakers Bureau is your trusted partner in delivering educational programs that uplift educators and fuel real change. Contact us to explore speaker videos, bios, topics — and secure a keynote who will inspire, equip, and energize your team.

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Chimamanda Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

  • Feminist, Author, Teacher
  • Author of Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions and The Thing Around Your Neck
In Person-Fee:

$100,000 - $200,000

Virtual Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Travels From

Africa

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Curtis Aikens

Curtis Aikens

  • Food Network Chef
  • Literacy Advocate
  • Food Consultant
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Jaz Ampaw-Farr

Jaz Ampaw-Farr

  • Human-First Leadership Strategist
  • World-Class Reframer
  • Ambitious Resilience Advocate
In Person-Fee:

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Travels From

United Kingdom

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Pearl Arrendondo

Pearl Arrendondo

  • Keynote Speaker: Student Advocate, Education Reformer & Principal
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Travels From

California

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Sean Astin keynote speaker

Sean Astin

  • Actor in "Rudy"
  • Voice Artist and Producer Known for "Lord of the Rings"
  • Producer and Director
In Person-Fee:

$30,000 - $50,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Michele Borba, Family Speaker

Michele Borba

  • Child Expert, Author, Speaker, and Educational Consultant
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Lucas Boyce Speaker

Lucas Daniel Boyce

  • Motivational Speaker for Overcoming Adversity
  • Author of Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House
  • Former Executive for NBA Orlando Magic
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Florida

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Adam Braun keynote speaker

Adam Braun

  • Renowned Leadership & Innovation Speaker
  • 3X Award-Winning Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestseller
  • Business Insider 40 Under 40, Wired's 50 People Who Will Change the World
  • Authentic, Powerful Storyteller With Actionable Lessons
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

New York

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Eduardo Briceño

Eduardo Briceño

  • TED talks on growth mindset and improvement have been viewed by millions.
  • Pahara-Aspen Fellow, a member of the Aspen Institute’s Global Leadership Network, and an inductee in the Happiness Hall of Fame.
In Person-Fee:

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

California

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Arthur Brooks

Arthur Brooks

  • Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership, Harvard
  • Social Scientist, Bestselling Author, and The Atlantic Columnist
  • Speaks all around the world about human happiness and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations
In Person-Fee:

$100,000 - $200,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Massachusetts

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Gerry Brooks

Gerry Brooks

  • Author 
  • Principal, Dad, Fun Maker, Education Influencer
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Kentucky

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Adolph Brown, Speaker

Adolph Brown

  • Master Teacher & Motivator
  • Dubbed "The World's Greatest Edu-tainer"
  • Co-host of the show "The Parent Test''
  • Internationally Recognized Real-World Business Leadership & Educational Excellence Authority
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Virginia

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Susan Cain

Susan Cain

  • Bestselling Author, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
  • Lecturer and Expert on Leadership and Innovation
  • TED Talk has been viewed over 30 million times
  • Her latest masterpiece, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole, debuted #1 on the NYT Bestsellers List
In Person-Fee:

$50,000 - $100,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New York

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Derek Clark, Motivational Speaker

Derek Clark

  • From Foster Care to Success
  • The Wisdom and the Will to Never Give Up
  • Author of Never Limit Your Life
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Idaho

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Fletcher Cleaves

Fletcher Cleaves

  • Motivational Speaker, Author & Advocate Against Distracted Driving
In Person-Fee:

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Travels From

Tennessee

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Johnnetta Cole, Diversity Speaker

Johnnetta Cole

  • One of the Most Powerful African American Women in the US, Director of the National Museum of African Art
In Person-Fee:

$20,000 - $30,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

District of Columbia

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Ashley Rhodes-Courter, Speaker

Ashley Rhodes Courter

  • The Quintessential American Success Story Child Advocate
  • Education and Overcoming Adversity Speaker
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Florida

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Aaron Davis, Teambuilding Speaker

Aaron Davis

  • The "Expert on Attitude"
  • Former NCAA Football National Champion, Author, Businessman, and Cancer Survivor
  • Helps Others to Perform like Champions
In Person-Fee:

$5,000 - $10,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

Nebraska

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Sampson Davis Speaker

Sampson Davis

  • Highly Skilled Emergency Medicine Physician
  • New York Times Best-Selling Author
  • Frequent Medical Expert on Today and CNN
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

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Travels From

New Jersey

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Gurpreet Dhaliwal, Healthcare Speaker

Gurpreet Dhaliwal

  • Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco 
  • Expert on Decision-Making and How People Think
  • University of California- San Francisco Osler Distinguished Teacher Award-2019
In Person-Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Virtual Fee:

$7,500 - $10,000

Travels From

California

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