Jill Siler served as a highlighted Thought Leader speaker during our 2021 TASA Midwinter Conference. To say she was a roaring success would be an understatement! Jill's premier session was one of the most well attended of the entire conference, and the audience hung on to every word until the very end. Jill's content is incredibly relevant, and her stage presence and delivery engages her audience in the most profound way. Highly, highly recommend!
Dr. Jill Siler
Deputy Executive Director for Professional Learning for the Texas Association of School Administrators and Author
Fee Range
$6,000
Dr. Jill Siler
Biography
Dr. Jill Siler has been serving as the Superintendent of Gunter ISD since 2012 and has been in education for nearly 25 years. Jill has a passion for helping others reach their goals and has been a frequent speaker at many state and national conferences. She is the Chair of the Future-Ready Superintendent Leadership Network and is the lead facilitator for Texas' Aspiring Superintendent Academy. Jill's first book, Thrive Through the Five, was released in 2020 and focuses on how to thrive through the most challenging seasons. Jill is a passionate speaker who inspires others to live and lead through engaging keynotes, workshops, and customized professional learning experiences. Dr. Siler's experience at every level (student, teacher, campus and district leader, and superintendent) gives her a unique perspective of the entire organization and an authentic voice that relates to all audiences. Through personal stories, Jill shares a powerful message that motivates people to take their next best step and thrive in any situation.
Dr. Jill Siler
Featured Keynote Programs
Thrive Through the Five
Practical Truths to Powerfully Teach & Lead through Challenging Times
This past year, in the midst of a global pandemic, has brought about some of the most challenging work in education – whether in leading through shifting and complex information or in teaching in a multitude of ever-changing learning environments. While the work we do as teachers and leaders is incredible, it is not without cost. Dr. Jill Siler, superintendent and author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead through Challenging Times will share strategies to not just survive difficult seasons, but to truly thrive!
The Journey to Future Ready
We know that our students need to be prepared for a world that we've never even seen, but how do we move our campuses forward in a way that prepares our students to be successful at the next level? This session will focus on how to envision a future-ready campus, how to elevate expectations and foster a future-ready culture, how to equip and support staff, and how to extend the work moving forward.
Dr. Jill Siler
Featured Book
Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead through Challenging Times
by Dr. Jill Siler
We're defined by our failures only if we let ourselves be.
In today's stressful climate of education budget shortfalls, ever-evolving academic standards, and widespread cultural transformation, how can educators find the confidence to become the leaders they hope to be? Thrive through the Five helps school leaders navigate that challenging 5 percent of work (and life) when things are really, really hard. The goal of this book is to not just help readers survive through those moments, days, and seasons, but to lead through them and truly thrive.
The superintendent of Gunter ISD, a growing school district an hour north of Dallas, Dr. Siler offers a refreshingly honest account of the challenges and pitfalls of leadership. Coupled with her infectious optimism, her wisdom and insight invite educational professionals to take the next best step and move confidently--even through the toughest times.
"Thrive through the Five transforms challenges into positive opportunities and achievement. It's a must-read for school leaders." --Jon Gordon, New York Times best-selling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership
"In Thrive through the Five, Dr. Siler uses her own experiences and expertise to provide practical, relevant insights into how all school leaders can thrive in those difficult times. This should be required reading for anyone who dares to be a great leader." --Kevin Brown, EdD, executive director, Texas Association of School Administrators
"Thrive through the Five is a great story of one leader's journey to find a way through the parts of our jobs that don't always bring us the most joy, but often take up the most time. The quotes will inspire and the process will clearly help you navigate the 5 percent that has such an impact on our world both emotionally and physically as leaders." --Joe Sanfelippo, PhD, superintendent, Fall Creek School District, and author of Hacking Leadership
Dr. Jill Siler
Featured Reviews
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