Devin was incredible! He was the perfect blend of humor and sincerity. He offered great stories on taking a poor situation and finding ways to laugh it off. He was 100% representative of Surviving AND Thriving!
This is the one your staff have been waiting for! It is long overdue to bring some laughter and infectious positivity to those traditionally dull and uninformed keynotes and professional developments in schools. Teachers will recognize Devin as the hilarious comedian from Tik Tok, Youtube, and Facebook, including headlining the popular Bored Teachers National Comedy Tour, and administrators have come to know him as the "best speaker we've had in all my 30 years." Devin delivers the non-stop laughs, and shows teachers how laughter can not only change their mindset, but also the mindset of those around them. He discusses building classroom community around humor, the science of healing and mental-wellness through laughter, and even gives a powerful lesson on conquering negativity. Over a decade of award winning, clean stand-up comedy experience along with 13 years as a highly effective teacher in Title I schools, combine to create a relatable, real, and ridiculously funny experience the faculty won't forget. THIS is the speaker the teachers need and deserve, delivering the enduring keynote that all the admin and conferences rave about.
There is a science behind laughter, and this veteran stand up comedian has mastered it. Now, imagine being able to bottle that energy, positivity and feel-good vibe that you get a comedy show, and channel it into your classroom, workplace or everyday life. It’s easier than you think. Devin delivers a comedy-filled message that puts the power of the punchline into the hands of the staff in a way that benefits the entire school. Better mental health, lower turnover rate, improved classroom participation and a massive drop in disciplinary issues. All of these have proven real-world demonstrations that Devin experienced in his classroom, and can pass on to you!
Devin tackles the unspoken realities of technology in the lives of teachers and the students. He tackles how online use is contributing to an increase in depression and how we, as teachers, can use Social Media for Inspiration, not Expectations. The online communities offer so many benefits to everyone in education, and Devin is going to show you how to tap into that, with his usual humor in full force.
As teachers, it is our instinct to talk and teach. But how much do we miss out on when we don’t take the time to listen? Students have a story to tell, and can show us new ways to look at the world, and the curriculum, if we just give them the opportunity. Instead of telling you what to teach, this will show teachers how to learn from the kids and the parents and create a more effective learning environment for everyone. And yes, the jokes never stop in this topic, either!
Devin brings his #1 rated podcast live to your event and will do a full extended episode along with crowd participation and Q and A.