Everything was wonderful. Tony was fabulous, his keynote was perfect. He is a very talented public speaker, not always the case for academics in my experience, he delivered his message in a clear and engaging way which the audience really responded to. They walked away inspired and full of ideas. We had wonderful feedback from the audience, no complaints, for over 900 people that’s not bad! It was a pleasure working with you, everyone at Premiere was extremely helpful and pleasant~ Thank you! Known for his expertise on high school "reinvention," Tony was a keynote speaker and panelist for the first United States Department of Education Small Learning Communities National Conference. He has since been invited to speak in school districts establishing Small Learning Communities in a number of states, including North Carolina, New Mexico, and Texas. Since the launch of their Education Programs Division in 1999, Tony has served as Senior Advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He consulted to the foundation in the development of their original business plan, reviewed foundation strategies and proposals, created and supervised a network of district "coaches," and provided direct technical assistance to foundation grantees. His current title at the foundation is Senior Fellow, and he continues to work with the Education Program Director and Program Officers in a number of capacities At the invitation of State Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto, state legislators and business leaders, Tony has made numerous trips to Hawaii in the last several years. He has conducted day-long conferences on systemic change for teams from every elementary and secondary school in the state and has worked with Complex Area Superintendents on improving instructional leadership, as well as with a team of K-12 principals in South Kona. Tony was also invited to address state legislators and was a featured speaker at the 2004 and 2006 Hawaii Executive conference. Tony and his colleagues at the Change Leadership Group are developing an important leadership demonstration project in Hawaii, to begin in the fall of 2006 and which will continue through 2009. I have had Tony speak to many audiences of ours in Virginia Beach. He is focused, relevant, easy to understand, and interactive whenever possible. A very good speaker and presenter. Highly recommend.