YOUR BEST SCHOOL YEAR EVER: Comedic Insights from a Full-Time Teacher & Stand-Up Comedian
Keynote For Teachers & Staff
Teaching is no joke—but sometimes, it’s the humor that gets us through the chaos. Join a full-time teacher and stand-up comedian for an unforgettable keynote packed with laughter, learning, and inspiration. With a perfect mix of comedy, professional development, and heartfelt reflection, this session will leave you recharged and ready to take on the school year.
Discover how humor can shift perspectives, how proven teaching strategies can make the biggest difference, and why this profession remains one of the most impactful in the world. Whether you’re looking to lighten the load, sharpen your skills, or reignite your passion, this session is your recipe for Your Best School Year Ever.
Breakdown of the Session:
- 50% Comedy: Laugh-out-loud anecdotes and observations that will have you in stitches (expect at least 100 belly laughs!).
- 30% Professional Development: Explore data-backed insights from renowned theorists and experts and apply them to your classroom.
- 20% Inspiration: Reflect on the transformative impact of your work and acknowledge your achievements.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain Perspective with Levity: Learn how humor and big-picture thinking can help you navigate the daily grind with grace and resilience.
- Teach for Today, the Year, and a Lifetime: Develop strategies for addressing students’ immediate needs, achieving long-term academic goals, and sparking lifelong growth.
- Foster Collaborative Strength: Recognize the value of your colleagues and build a collective sense of strength, support, and purpose within your school.
HOW TO BE TEACHER OF THE YEAR (or Just Make it to Summer): Practical Strategies and Personal Reflection to Reignite Your Passion and Purpose
Workshop For Teachers & Staff
This engaging follow-up workshop dives deeper into the strategies shared in the keynote, blending practical inspiration, personal reflection, and just the right amount of humor. Led by educator and author David Edward Garcia, this session is designed to help teachers and staff set meaningful goals, rediscover their passion, and navigate the ups and downs of the school year with purpose and resilience.
Through stories from David’s acclaimed book, guided exercises, and reflection questions, participants will leave with actionable steps to make this school year truly exceptional—or at least make it to summer with their sanity intact!
Breakdown of the Session:
- 45% Practical Inspiration: Go beyond the keynote and explore six simple, actionable strategies to elevate your school year—or just survive it with grace.
- 45% Audience Participation: Engage in reflection exercises that prompt personal insights and invite you to write your own “best story” as an educator.
- 10% Comedy: While this session focuses on goal-setting, David’s trademark humor sneaks in to keep things light and fun.
Learning Outcomes:
- Set Clear and Achievable Goals: Walk away with six practical strategies you can implement immediately to enhance your professional and personal success.
- Reflect on Your Impact: Use guided questions to identify and celebrate the moments that define your journey as an educator.
- Reframe Challenges with Humor and Resilience: Gain tools to tackle the hardest days with a fresh perspective and a sense of humor.
- Strengthen Your Why: Reconnect with your deeper purpose and find renewed energy to make a difference in your students’ lives.
