The Background
Adam has been speaking all around the country (and international) for the past decade. As a former classroom Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Innovation, Adam’s experience is broad and very comprehensive K-12.
Adam’s journey with speaking began back when he was a classroom teacher and he got tapped to provide professional development in his district around educational technology!
Fast forward and Adam has given over 400 keynotes in 46+ states with audiences of all sizes.
From large school districts and small ones, state leadership organizations, ed tech conferences and long term consulting work with organizations.
Adam has worked with over 20 state leadership organizations, 300+ school districts, dozens of state, regional and local conferences, and really prides himself on providing the best possible experience for the people he works with.
Email Adam directly to talk about your event!
adamwelcome@gmail.com
Keynotes and Workshop Topics :
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The Time Is Now (keynote)
Stop talking about what you want to do and start doing what you want to do, the time is now. We’re going to dive deep, we’re going to get personal, we’re going to make some changes. You’re going to walk away with strategies that will help you focus on what’s most important, and a plan to implement those strategies with your team for bigger results! You’re going to laugh, you’re going to think, you’re going to be challenged, you’re going to realize that you have what it takes, who’s ready!
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Kids Deserve It (keynote)
Kids Deserve It is a simple yet profound message and it’s time that we all join the conversation! Connect with kids, integrate innovative new technology practices into your curriculum that students will love!
• Rediscover the power of literacy and how it changes lives!
• We’ll come up with a plan to facilitate hands on learning that kids LOVE and will get your students ready for all the opportunities that are currently available in our world.
• And, remember why you got into this profession and also how important your own family is. If we don’t take care of ourselves, we’re not going to be any good for our school team.
No more excuses, it’s time to start making it happen for your students, staff, parents and entire community - I know you can do it and I can’t wait to help you make it happen!
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Leadership Workshop
This workshop is for school and district level administrators and can be customized for a half or full day
Connect The Pieces - Be decisive, don’t underestimate yourself, see the big picture and focus on the details. We're going to connect the pieces of this amazing profession and work to have better satisfaction at school while continuing to build capacity with all stakeholders. Go farther, faster and have more fun while doing it.
Every Problem Has a Solution - When you’re a leader, you need to solve all the problems. Not just the ones you want to solve, all the problems. Let's tackle any problems you have and build a framework and system to do the same when you're back on your own in the building.
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New Economy, New Jobs, Are You Ready (keynote)
The world our kids are growing up in is so vastly different than what we experienced, and it's even different than five years ago. We have a new economy, with new jobs, that take an entirely new skill set in order for our children to be successful - are you ready? Learn what's happening out in the world and some very simple ways to get started at your school now!
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Relationships Matter Most (workshop)
We all know it, relationships matter most and before you can do anything, you must have strong relationships. Colleagues, students and the community - they're all important and you're going to walk away with new ideas and strategies to build stronger relationships!
Boost engagement!
Build culture!
Create connections!
And have a stronger team!
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Deep Dive (workshop)
Education is hard, really hard. We’re going to dive deep, we’re going to get a little vulnerable, we’re going to grow and have fun while doing it.
This fully customizable Educational Deep Dive can be one hour, three hours long, and also built out for a two or three day session with your team.
We’ll talk about the differences of seeing the people you work with as a family, or as a team. How to have those conversations that might be making you a little bit uncomfortable, but are so necessary in order to move your organization forward. We’ll look inside each and every person and make a commitment to name your growth area, and come up with an action plan for success.
Don’t let small mundane problems keep you from doing the real work that you’re meant to be doing. Don’t think outside of the box – get rid of the box.
You have what it takes and I believe in you!
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Interactive Q&A (workshop)
Keynote presentations are great, but let's dig deeper and have a breakout Q&A with your team where we can get personal and talk about specific challenges and ideas you're facing in your district. Have some personal time with Adam to develop strategies and strategic plans for moving forward with new and old ideas that will boost the mojo and learning with all students and staff!
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You Don't Have a Podcast Yet (workshop)
Podcasting is here, and it’s here to stay! You should have a podcast, your school and district should have a podcast, and the time is now to get started.
How do we get started? I’ll show you how and it will light a fire with culture, engagement, communication and it’s fun and it’s a job in this new economy that we have. Let’s go!
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Donors Choose (workshop)
You want the ‘things’ for your classroom and school but writing grants takes so much time?
No. It. Doesn’t.
Adam will help you unlock the magic formula for Donors Choose so your teachers can write grants that get funded and takes money out of your budget that can be spent in other areas.
We averaged $25,000 a year in DC grants and I’l show you how!
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Makerspaces & Hands On Learning (workshop)
They are all over the country and for good reason. You can build your Makerspace with high tech and low tech as well. We’ll talk about some must haves in a Makerspace and how to get started with whatever resources you have at your school. Kids love making and creating, and the skills they learn can translate to so many other areas.
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Testimonials
This was by far one of the most beneficial keynotes I've ever heard! I love the emphasis of taking care of you and your family first. When we are happy and healthy it trickles down to everything else!
Working with Adam is the BEST! He brings so much clarity to our work, is straightforward, pragmatic, fun and always professional!
Thank you for the inspirational words. I love hearing you talk and your passion helps to keep me going as well!
Wow! He was passionate, funny, engaging and inspiring, Adam is just amazing!!!!!