
TESTIMONIALS FROM KEYNOTE SPEECHES, BREAKOUT SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE
"I thought Will was fantastic. Really great...Will is someone you have to listen to." ~Sir Ken Robinson, (co)Lab Conference Keynote, Atlanta, GA
"Thank you for the amazing presentation to our students and staff! You had a great impact on our students and a profound impact on how our teachers look at how they teach, but more importantly, how their students learn." ~Bruce Meissner, Principal, Washoe County (NV) Schools
"Will Richardson's keynote and workshop were just what I needed to feel hopeful/empowered after a long week. #wcsd21" ~Julie Dillard, Reno, NV
"Any leader looking to be challenged and encouraged about how to approach learning in their school should have been excited walking out of your presentation. You presented the research and innovative practices schools are using to help motivate student to perform in a fun and engaging way." ~Jason Leahy, Executive Director, Illinois Principals Association
"You just finished our Keynote at Jackson Memorial HS and it was amazing!!! Thank you so much- the first time in 13 years I have walked away from a Keynote feeling inspired and 'wanting to learn more'." ~Stephanie Szoke, Jackson (NJ) SD
"I have received a lot of advice, training and knowledge... Never, (and I mean this sincerely), have I been more excited or impacted by what anyone has taught me or relayed to me than I am right now, after having heard you speak." ~Mindi Beach, Centennial (PA) SD
"Best opening Inservice in my career. Challenging our thinking about the world our kids live in. Change is upon us." ~Andy Doster, Principal, Centennial (PA) SD
Our board in Southwestern Ontario (Thames Valley DSB) had a team of 6 Learning Technologies Coordinators at ISTE. All six of us attended your session and sat in the front row!! It was our first time at ISTE and we all agreed that by far, your session was the most inspiring. We wish that others in our board had the opportunity to hear this message directly from you!" ~Cheryl McQueen, London, Ontario
"Will Richardson was ah-mazing! Every lawmaker, educator, parent, student in America needs to be challenged by this!" ~Amy Lockhart, Sanford, FL
"Thanks Will Richardson for instilling my love for learning again. Can't wait to learn more." ~Andrea Crone, Arlington Heights, IL
"Will Richardson may just be the most dynamic and invigorating education speaker I've seen. Just so engaging." ~Michael Schneider, Castle Rock HS, Castle Rock, CO
It's not often that I get a chance to listen to people who are talking about what really matters in education. Thank you." ~Pauline Mundie, John Paul College, Brisbane, QLD, AU
"You came across as a father who loves his kids and a professional observer of teaching and schools who has not lost his ability to be a persistent and fierce agitator for change. It was just what we needed." ~Jenny Froehle, Chief Academic Officer, Zionsville (IN) Schools
"Thank you for an engaging and inspiring presentation to our administration team this morning! It was one of the best presentations I’ve ever participated in. I know I said the same thing after I saw you at PASA in March, but you are truly amazing!" ~Tracy Smith, Ass't Superintendent, Parkland (PA) Schools
"Your work is future focused and visionary. I appreciate the honesty of your comments and the conviction with which you challenge the status quo." ~Matt Strine, Superintendent, Shippensburg (PA) Schools
"Thanks so much for the inspirational Monday workshop… it was like a vacation from life and work and a free day to think and play and have my faith in true learning renewed." ~Stacy Saia, Palmyra (NJ) Schools
"NJASA would not hesitate to bring Will back for Round 2! His message was exactly what we needed to get the dialogue started on Day 1 of the conference!" ~ Mary Capaso, NJ Association of School Administrators
"Will far exceeded our expectations...His natural communication style was awesome; his information was up to date and mind-boggling. All came together for an honest and inspiring presentation." ~Jillynne Raymond, Goodhue County (MN) Schools
"You exceeded my expectations as our keynote presenter, Will.Your key messages, mixed with personal stories, humor and deep insight, were a great way to kick off our statewide conference!" ~Lou Ann Gvist, Iowa Association of School Boards, Des Moines, IA
"You are awesome Will! Thank you for such a wonderful presentation. You really made our organization look good hosting you!" ~Ann Appolloni, Learning Forward PA
"I want to thank you for your presentation at the PA Learning Forward Conference on Tuesday. You were phenomenal, and I am so appreciative of your mission, expertise, passion, and skill." ~Chris Clayton, Pa. State Education Assoc, Harrisburg, PA
"Huge thanks to @willrich45 for a very insightful presentation this AM. Feeling confused, challenged, and empowered! #21CLC14 #cbcsd" ~Chase Piper, Ottawa, CA
"Will is able to push everyone's thinking in regards to what is relevant and why it is crucial that we change our teaching practices while being real and relatable to staff." ~Nicole Pormilli, South Plainfield (NJ) Schools
"I have never left a PD session so inspired!" ~Phil Glover, St. Paul's School, Brisbane, AU