Matt DeHart, Founder of Teach From DeHart Academy, is an award-winning educator on a mission to drive educational change through intentional and community-centered learning. In his second year in education, he founded the Teach From DeHart Foundation to provide students with life-changing experiences. Before the age of 30, Matt took his teaching philosophy and opened the Teach From DeHart Academy, a non-profit middle school in Arnold, PA. Being one of the youngest educational professionals to start a school, Matt is dedicated to creating excitement and transformation around 21st-century educational methods that engage both students and teachers.
Matt empowers educators at every stage to move past survival mode by fostering confidence and commitment in their teaching.
Matt motivates educators and leaders to deliver purposeful lessons, build meaningful relationships, and embrace positivity in challenging times.
Matt shares how Teach From DeHart was born from his darkest moments and a bold leap of faith, proving that anyone—at any age—can make a difference.
Matt shares how rethinking his own story changed his life’s trajectory and encourages audiences to see history as one where their voices matter.
Your first year in the classroom can feel like a rollercoaster—full of highs, lows, and unexpected challenges. But what if you had a roadmap to help you navigate it all?
In Teach From DeHart: From Surviving to Thriving In Your First Year, Matt DeHart shares real-world lessons, mistakes, and strategies to help you not just survive but THRIVE. With engaging storytelling, practical techniques, and hard-earned wisdom, this guide will empower you to:
Whether you're stepping into the classroom for the first time or looking to refine your teaching approach, Teach From DeHart will help you turn your passion into purpose—and create a classroom where students and teachers thrive together.