Jack Berckemeyer Speaking Fee, Schedule, Bio & Contact Details

Jack Berckemeyer

Improving Student Success Through Practical Ideas and Humor

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Denver, CO, United States

Jack Berckemeyer

Biography

A nationally-recognized presenter, author, and humorist, Jack Berckemeyer, began his career as a middle school teacher in Denver, Colorado. After two years of teaching he was named as an outstanding educator at his school, and shortly thereafter he was identi ed as one of the outstanding educators in the district. In 2003, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Falcon School District. Jack brings his energy, humor, and expertise to all sta development as he helps teachers and administrators remember why this job makes a di erence. Jack has presented in conference and school district settings both nationally and internationally. Jack served as a judge for the Disney American Teacher Awards and served on the selection committee for the USA TODAY All Teacher Team.

Jack Berckemeyer is known for his motivating, practical ideas communicating a message of hope, laughter, and insight into education.

Jack was also the Assistant Executive Director for the National Middle School Association for 13 years and is the author of Managing the Madness - A Practical Guide to Middle Grades Classrooms. He is also the co-author of H.E.L.P. for Teachers. His most recent publications are Taming of the Team - How Great Teams Work Together and Deliberate Optimism - Reclaiming the Joy in Education, co-authored with Dr. Debbie Silver and Judith Baenen.

Jack is currently the Owner and Director of NUTS and BOLTS -
Ready to Lead, Teach, and Learn Conferences located in Denver, Colorado and Destin, Florida.

Jack lives in Denver, Colorado and has no pets or plants.

I have nicknamed Jack Berckemeyer, "Mr. Middle School," as his knowledge of the middle level student and his ability to relate to middle school teachers is without equal. . . . Jack's influence breathed "life" into our middle school program . . .

Brownsville, TX

I have never laughed so hard, nor been so moved to tears as I was when Mr. Berckemeyer spoke to our group. He knows students and teachers. The stories he told could have come straight from our school. Many times I thought, "I know that student."

Wewoka, OK

Anyone who can inspire you to wear a hairnet to make writing fun or pretend you are on a motorcycle while spelling with your students is a must see. Jack is by far THE most entertaining presenter.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

"I have never laughed so hard, nor been so moved to tears as I was when Mr. Berckemeyer spoke to our group. He knows students and teachers. The stories he told could have come straight from our school. Many times I thought, “I know that student.” Everyone should experience his presentation.

Wewoka, OK

It was evident from the very beginning that Jack knew what he was talking about. His knowledge of adolescent development comes from extensive research and an innate ability to capture the essence of young adolescents.

Dodge City Kansas

Jack is the total package. He is book smart, streetwise and knowledgeable in all areas of the middle school arena. His sense of humor is as quick as Robin Williams and as on target as a bulls eyes. Great, Great, Great!!!

Smart Mills Middle School

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