Jere "MsChang" Chang

Award-Winning Educator & Education Leadership Expert; Author of "Becoming the Teacher I Needed

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Jere "MsChang" Chang
Biography

Jere Chang is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, author, and digital content creator with more than 4 million followers across social media. She is recognized for helping school leaders and educators build thriving school cultures that strengthen staff retention, improve collaboration, and create the conditions for lasting student success.

Drawing from her experience as a classroom teacher and educational leader, Jere combines research-backed strategies with authentic storytelling and practical solutions that schools can implement immediately. Her presentations address the real challenges facing educators today, from reducing burnout and increasing staff engagement to fostering trust, belonging, and resilience across school communities. Rather than focusing on temporary inspiration, Jere equips educators and leaders with sustainable approaches that help great teachers stay, grow, and make an even greater impact on students.

Jere has been invited twice to the White House and the US Capital as an educational advocate, and has spoken to standing-room-only audiences across the United States and internationally. Jere is the author of Becoming the Teacher I Needed (Wiley, 2026), a guide for educators seeking renewed purpose and resilience in the classroom.

In addition to her work with schools and districts, Jere has partnered with leading organizations including LEGO Education, Microsoft, etc. to develop initiatives that support educator excellence, innovative teaching, and meaningful student outcomes.

Jere "MsChang" Chang
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Current: 2026 Speaker Reel

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Jere "MsChang" Chang
Featured Keynote Programs

The Culture You Build is the Difference You Make

Behind every thriving classroom is a leader who makes it possible. In this powerful session, hear directly from a veteran teacher on how school and district administrators shape the emotional, professional, and cultural climate of a school. When teachers feel seen, supported, and inspired by their leadership, everything changes.

This session goes beyond theory and into real-world strategies for building trust, fostering purpose, and creating the kind of culture where educators want to stay and grow. Discover how your presence, your decisions, and your leadership ripple out into every hallway, every classroom, and every student’s experience.When leaders lead with intention, educators bring their best, and everyone wins.

Finding Joy in Work that Matters

Are you growing weary of the ongoing conversations about teacher shortages and high turnover rates? It’s time for a fresh perspective! Join Jere as she uses storytelling and humor to reignite your passion for education. With practical strategies and an uplifting message, Jere reminds educators of the profound impact of teaching—not just on students, but on every career and community. Rediscover the purpose and joy that come with this extraordinary profession.

Becoming the Teacher Every Child Deserves

Teaching With Purpose and Passion

What if the best teacher you can become is the one you needed as a child? In this honest and empowering keynote, Jere Chang reflects on her journey from feeling unseen in the classroom to becoming an educator who makes space for every kind of learner. Through personal stories, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Jere shares how building an inclusive, student-centered classroom starts with healing your own story. This keynote is more than inspiration. It’s a call to action for teachers to create classrooms where all kids feel safe, valued, and seen, because when we become the teacher we once needed, we become the teacher every child deserves.

Beyond the Box

Cultivating Creativity in a Data Driven World

Why are students bored in school? In today’s data-driven educational landscape, the focus on standardized testing often overshadows the essential role of nurturing creativity. This high-energy and inspiring keynote challenges educators and employers to prioritize creative thinking as a vital skill for success. Jere will share compelling insights and practical strategies for integrating creative exploration into teaching practices, demonstrating how fostering creativity can transform learning and better prepare students for the future.

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Featured Book

Becoming the Teacher I Needed: Lessons in Radical Kindness and Resilience

by Jere "MsChang" Chang

Rediscover your passion for teaching and build the resilience to thrive in today's challenging classroom

Becoming the Teacher I Needed by Jere Chang (known as “Ms. Chang”) offers a candid roadmap for educators struggling with burnout, disillusionment, and the mounting pressures of modern teaching. Drawing from her two decades in both general and gifted education classrooms, along with her childhood challenges in the classroom and experience as a social media sensation with over 4 million followers, Ms. Chang provides authentic insights into the realities teachers face daily. This isn't just another motivational book – it's a practical guide that acknowledges common teaching challenges while empowering educators to rediscover their purpose, prioritize their well-being, and continue making a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Ms. Chang honestly addresses the systemic issues and daily struggles that leave so many teachers feeling overwhelmed and undervalued, from behavioral challenges to unsustainable workloads. Rather than dwelling on problems, however, she offers actionable strategies for building resilience, maintaining work-life balance, and reconnecting with the profound reasons you became a teacher in the first place. The book culminates in a comprehensive framework that helps educators thrive in their calling.

Authentic perspective from the trenches: Written by an active classroom teacher who has navigated over 20 years of real-world challenges, not theoretical advice from someone who's never encountered today's students or classrooms
Proven strategies for avoiding burnout: Practical techniques for self-care, boundary-setting, and sustainable teaching practices that protect your mental health while maximizing your impact
Relationship-building expertise: Methods for creating meaningful connections with students that enhance learning outcomes and make teaching more rewarding
Resilience-building framework: A systematic approach to developing the mental toughness needed to navigate educational bureaucracy, difficult parents, and challenging student behaviors
Community-tested wisdom: Insights refined through engagement with millions of educators across Chang's social media platforms resulting in relevant, effective advice

This essential resource speaks directly to K-12 teachers who entered the profession with hope and passion but now find themselves questioning their career choice due to mounting pressures and systemic challenges. It will also prove invaluable to teacher leaders, administrators, and education advocates hoping to understand and address teacher retention issues. Whether you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed, a veteran educator considering leaving the profession, or a school leader working to support your staff, Becoming the Teacher I Needed provides inspiration, validation, and practical tools that will reignite your love for teaching and build a sustainable, fulfilling career in education.

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