Keynote Speaking

Our keynotes are designed to spark curiosity, creative thinking, critical reflection, and authentic connection across entire school communities.

Keynote Speaking

Inspire your staff. Reignite your mission. Empower change.

Our keynotes are designed to spark curiosity, creative thinking, critical reflection, and authentic connection across entire school communities. Rooted in research, storytelling, and real-world strategies, each keynote challenges the status quo while reigniting purpose and passion in education.

Whether speaking to hundreds at a district kickoff or energizing a conference crowd, these keynote speakers remind educators why their work matters and how to build learning environments that truly prepare students for the future.

Keynote Topics

Why the World Needs Creative and Critical Thinkers—NOW

Are we preparing students for the challenges they will face in the future or just the next test? This keynote challenges educators to reimagine learning environments through the lens of deeper thinking: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and connection. Practical and provocative, it explores how the deeper thinking advantage builds future-ready learners.

Embracing the Joy of Education—Again


Burnout is real—but so is joy. This keynote helps educators reconnect with their purpose, creativity, and well-being. Full of heart and humor, it reminds us that reengaging students starts with reengaging ourselves.

What’s With Kids Today?
How Generations View Creativity


From Gen Z to Gen Alpha, every generation has its own way of learning, questioning, and creating. This keynote blends research, generational insights, and hands-on strategies to help educators engage today’s learners while preparing for tomorrow’s world.

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Breakout Sessions & Workshops

Interactive. Practical. Transformational.

Katie’s workshops are designed for deep engagement. These sessions go beyond inspiration, giving educators tools, frameworks, and guided practice to implement immediately. They are perfect for professional development days, breakout sessions, or extended trainings.

Give your curriculum a future-forward boost using the CREATE Method.
This session explores how to build a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking take center stage. Educators will learn how to rework existing curriculum using the CREATE Method, which merges creative teaching with creative learning. Through real-world examples, discussion, and planning, participants will walk away with concrete ways to foster risk-taking, collaboration, productive struggle, and deeper thinking—preparing students with the essential skills for a fast-changing future.
Risk is essential to learning, but only possible in safe environments. This session helps educators design classroom cultures that celebrate curiosity, vulnerability, and growth.
Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a teachable skill. Learn how to foster meaningful teamwork among students and staff that builds trust, improves outcomes, and sparks innovation.
Assessing creativity doesn’t mean sacrificing standards. This hands-on session shows educators how to build fair, rigorous rubrics for creative thinking without stifling student voice or choice.
Attitudes shape learning. Explore how to shift fixed mindsets, foster resilience, and build classroom cultures where “I can’t” becomes “not yet.”
Teachers juggle more content than ever. Learn how to design learning experiences that prioritize depth over breadth and foster critical consumption of information.
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Bring Curiosity 2 Create to Your School or Event

Whether you’re planning a district-wide keynote, a creative leadership retreat, or hands-on professional development, we will help your staff reimagine what’s possible.

  • Customizable formats
  • In-person or virtual options
  • Aligned with your curriculum, goals, and needs

Bring Katie to Your School or Event Today!

Schedule a free meeting with us today and see how you can bring deeper thinking to your staff.