Joe "Mr. D" Dombrowski

Tech in education is necessary to produce learners who will thrive in the current and future world. Joe not only share his experiences with creatively using classroom technology but also teachers groups how to start simple and build from where they're currently at.

Mr. D has studied the art of improv comedy for years. With that said, it's no surprise that his classroom experiences can be quite comical. His goal for education is for students to WANT to be in school rather than HAVE to be in school. In this keynote, Mr. D shares stories, strategies, and practices of how he maintains a high level of engagement, fun, laughter, and rigor in the classroom. If, even by just a small amount, we can increase student laughter while they are learning, we will start to see a deeper engagement and understanding of our instruction! If there is anyone that can be a model for fun in the classroom, it is Mr. D!

Technology in the classroom can be an extremely daunting implementation for many teachers, especially those who have earned their seniority. Joe's message encourages the audience to start small and use what you already know to enhance your technological abilities. He always dissects the in's and out's of social media and how it can be used in education to help teachers build unbelievable classroom experiences while at the same time keeping money in their own pockets!

We’ve all known that “School Vulture”… the one that just sits around, arms folded, waiting for something to fail and then pounces on it… But, Mr. D will prove that certain strategies and the power of fun, laughter, and engagement can influence and transform the climate of any building. In this keynote, Mr. D encourages you to create a fearless learning environment where teachers, staff, and administrators realize that without risk there is no reward. We must stop asking "what will go wrong" and start asking "what will go right!"

It is no secret the World of Education has a retention problem with Educators. Much like our students, if WE are not engaged in the school, lifting other teachers up, and receiving support from our mentors our likelihood of "Dropping Out" increases significantly. This session will go through strengths and struggles that Mr. D has endured to become the passionate educator he is today. Join him as he highlights the essential skills it takes for a new teacher to be successful and make a positive name for themselves in this rewarding career we call "teaching."