George Couros

George Couros is a worldwide leader in innovative teaching, learning, and leading, and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers in K-12 education. As schools struggle to retain teachers, George brings a practical, human-centered approach to professional development that ignites educator passion and builds the kind of culture that makes great teachers want to stay.

In his 20-plus years in the field of education, George has worked at all levels of school, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, to his current role as Adjunct Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. He is the best-selling author of The Innovator's Mindset and has keynoted hundreds of conferences across five continents.

WORK FOCUSES ON

• Designing professional learning that retains and inspires teachers
• Building school cultures where educators want to stay
• Transforming adult learning to model what we want in classrooms
• Engaging staff through creativity, ownership, and innovation
• Leading with the Innovator's Mindset in K-12 organizations
• Using PD to engage families and the broader school community