Andrew Marotta
Educator, Author, Speaker, Professional Developer, Leadership Professor, & former NCAA Basketball Official
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Andrew Marotta
Biography
Andrew Marotta is the Director of Communications & Academic Services at Port Jervis Schools, NY. He was Principal & AP for the last 20 years in the great small city of Port Jervis. He took on a new challenge in the 23-24 school year, moving to this director position, allowing him to promote and carry the banner for Port Schools in a new and creative way while giving him more flexibility to travel and present nationally as an inspirational speaker. He is a husband, father, adjunct professor of school leadership, former Division 1 men's college basketball official, speaker, & author.
Andrew is also the leader of the Surviving & Thriving movement. Andrew is an energizing & impactful speaker, author, and school leader. He lives the words on his logo & strives to positively #IMPACT all he meets. A master storyteller, Andrew engages his audiences and fellow leaders with authentic and heartfelt stories, memorable props, and collaborative, fun, &, thought-provoking activities.
Additionally, Andrew officiated Men’s Division 1 college basketball at the highest level for almost 20 years. ACC, A-10, CAA, Patriot, IVY, MAAC, & the NEC were the conferences he worked all the while being a school Principal. This was quite challenging & Andrew survived & thrived through it all. Being relentless, showing presence, confidence, and an understanding of people & pressure in the spotlight are all things he learned and brings to his audience while speaking to them on leadership & perseverance.
He is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and the author of 7 leadership books, most recently completing The Magic Acronyms, Formulas, & Stories of Leadership: A Dedication to the Amazing Dr. Rob Gilbert & the Success Hotline.
He married his High School sweetheart Jennifer in 2001 & is blessed with three wonderful kids: Claire, Matthew & Tessa!
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Current: Surviving and Thriving
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Andrew Marotta
Featured Keynote Programs
Today’s Significant School Leader
Surviving & Thriving
In this high-energy, fun, interactive session/keynote, Andrew will present on many aspects & twists & turns of being a school leader: Exuding energy and enthusiasm, the power of storytelling, having a presence, owning your time, and ending with the powerful concept of successful vs. significant. Andrew presents props, interacts with his guests, and motivates you to think beyond your comfort zone. This is NO lecture or regular talk.
His presentation style is infectious and he will engage the audience deeply, challenging them to think, reflect, and move to action. You will laugh, cry, and he will stir your emotions.
The Partnership
Surviving & Thriving
Want to have better, stronger relationships with your stakeholders? Tired of getting/feeling ‘beat-up?’ Want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? Have people coming at you way too hard and not sure how to handle it and want some effective strategies? Feel like you are being too reactive instead of more proactive in your relationships? Come join Andrew Marotta and be part of the fun, interactive, and thought-provoking workshop The Partnership: Surviving & Thriving: Building better relationships through proactive and intentional actions.
In this energy-filled workshop, Andrew will lead you through a variety of strategies, techniques, tips, and hacks that will help improve your overall communication and interactions with your stakeholders: staff, students, and parents. A few examples are:
The difficult one on one conversation
Awareness of body language
The ‘Ladder’ of active listening
The large assembly setting: How to own it?
Presence
E + R=O
The energy of your office and school building setting
Successful vs. Significant
And much more
The goal of this workshop is that you feel more confident, comfortable, and prepared to handle the many complex and challenging social situations that are rapidly coming at school leaders in today’s world.
The Uncommon Scenarios
We, as school leaders, face so many situations in school and beyond. People, problems, and “this needs your attention now” come at us constantly, and sometimes we wonder: What should I do? Whether you are a beginner or veteran, come share in this session where Andrew will present a number of different, challenging scenarios, present the question to a participant: What would you do? Then, he along with the group will debrief. No judging, just sharing, learning, growing, and certainly laughing! This will be a fun, surprising, and powerful learning experience.
Tales from the Hardwood
High Performance Under Pressure from a former College Basketball Official
Andrew Marotta is a Principal & former Mens Division 1 college basketball referee. He officiated in several major Division 1 conferences including the ACC, Atlantic 10, CAA, IVY & Patriot Leagues, and more. He learned from the best working at the highest levels. Come hear stories, be inspired, and fill your leadership bucket learning from his time as an official and how they can relate to your own leadership with your job, family, and personal life.
Take-a-way points include:
Mentorship: helping those around you while being at your best.
How to be at your best when it matters the most.
The pressure cooker: balancing your time, wellness, and family through it all.
The power of your presence.
How to make "the right call" at the most difficult times.
Supporting your colleagues like a champion, and more.
You will laugh, cry, reflect, and be moved to action during this powerful, story-filled, inspirational session.
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