Will Richardson

Speaker, consultant, writer, learner, parent

“It’s an absolutely amazing time to be a learner.”

But what we know about how kids learn most powerfully and deeply isn't what we practice in our schools. Today, more than ever, that has to change. Read more

SPEAKING / CONSULTING

Keynotes and Speaking

Over 1,000 keynotes, workshops, seminars, and masterclasses that have challenged educators around the world over the last decade.

Learn More

Change Projects

I work with schools and districts to create and implement a sustainable, relevant modern mission and vision for learning for students and teachers.

Learn More

Leadership Development

I help build the capacity of leaders to understand and embrace the changes now occurring, a key to moving schools forward.

Learn More

Critical Friend

Institutional and societal change is generating complex, important questions for schools. I help educators understand the new contexts necessary for their work.

Learn More

“Will may just be the most dynamic and invigorating education speaker I’ve seen. Just so engaging.”

Michael Schneider, Castle Rock HS, Castle Rock, CO

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING

LIFE CHANGING

Dan-Horn-St-Genvieve-High
"The comments I’ve heard so far have been “through the roof” positive. One person said it was life-changing.

~Dan Horn, St. Genvieve High, Los Angeles, CA

REALLY GREAT!

Sir-Ken_Robinson-speaking-at-TED
"I thought Will was fantastic. Really great. Will is someone you have to listen to."

~Sir Ken Robinson, (co)Lab Conference Keynote, Atlanta, GA

AH-MAZING!

Amy-Lockhart
"Will Richardson was ah-mazing! Every lawmaker, educator, parent, student in America needs to be challenged by this!"

~Amy Lockhart, Sanford, FL

WHAT REALLY MATTERS

Pauline-Mundie-Brisbane-Australia
"It’s not often I get a chance to listen to people who are talking about what really matters in education. Thank you.

~ Pauline Mundie, Brisbane, Australia

View More

WILL'S RESOURCES

Sign Up for the Modern Learners Newsletter