Susan Riley, Educational Speaker for Schools

SUSAN RILEY SAMPLE VIDEO

SPEAKING TOPICS

Access Point

Engaging our students in relevant skills and practices is more important than ever if we are to compete in a global 21st century. It’s also extremely challenging. This inspirational keynote explores the role that culture plays in educational progress, the future of global success and student achievement, the importance of process over product, and how the arts are at the center of the innovation landscape.

Reboot Your Thinking

Critical and Creative Thinking are the hallmarks for innovation. How can we capture these thinking processes to better serve our students? In this popular presentation, Susan will share strategies that make student thinking come alive. Participants will actively engage in sample strategies that showcase the human thought process and how we can weave thinking through integration. It’s time to reboot your creativity and supercharge your thinking!

STEAM from the Inside Out

STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) is one of the hottest topics in teaching today. Yet, there are so many questions around how to integrate STEAM practices authentically. This presentation will provide participants with a deep understanding of what STEAM education is, how to making connections across content areas, and how these strategies can lead us full STEAM ahead in 21st century educational practices.

** Customized keynotes are encouraged. Please be ready to share specific details about your audience so Susan can tailor her message to meet their needs.

Founder of the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Published Author, Speaker.

About Susan Riley

Susan Riley is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM. This is the world’s largest online resource for educators interested in integrating the arts. She has been the keynote educational speaker at events for The US Department of Education, REL Mid-Atlantic’s Educator Effectiveness Series, Palmetto State Arts Education Conference, and the Art Educators of New Jersey Conference, in addition to many others. She regularly presents at national and international events each year. She is the author of three books and is a sought-after collaborator for innovative educational projects around the globe.

Susan brings creativity, practicality, dedication and passion to the education landscape. She is well-respected for her pioneering work in the field of STEAM education with a standards-based approach. As an educator who taught for 10 years in public schools, as well as served in central office leadership, she understands the fast-paced change, challenges and promise of 21st century schools. As an entrepreneur, she has successfully taken what was once a simple education blog and developed it into a rapidly-growing and highly-respected educational institution. Her team of 20+ teachers, leaders and coaches support over over 300,000 educators each month worldwide.

As a educational speaker, Susan’s keynotes focus on a mix of inspiring true stories and practical takeaways. Her goal is for participants to leave excited and ready to tackle their next steps. She brings warmth, positivity, and realness to any stage and enjoys interacting with the audience.

Susan earned her bachelor of music education degree from the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. Additionally, she earned a masters of science in Education Administration from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. She lives in Westminster with her husband Kevin and daughter Emma.

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SUSAN RILEY SAMPLE VIDEO

SPEAKING TOPICS

Access Point

Engaging our students in relevant skills and practices is more important than ever if we are to compete in a global 21st century. It’s also extremely challenging. This inspirational keynote explores the role that culture plays in educational progress, the future of global success and student achievement, the importance of process over product, and how the arts are at the center of the innovation landscape.

Reboot Your Thinking

Critical and Creative Thinking are the hallmarks for innovation. How can we capture these thinking processes to better serve our students? In this popular presentation, Susan will share strategies that make student thinking come alive. Participants will actively engage in sample strategies that showcase the human thought process and how we can weave thinking through integration. It’s time to reboot your creativity and supercharge your thinking!

STEAM from the Inside Out

STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) is one of the hottest topics in teaching today. Yet, there are so many questions around how to integrate STEAM practices authentically. This presentation will provide participants with a deep understanding of what STEAM education is, how to making connections across content areas, and how these strategies can lead us full STEAM ahead in 21st century educational practices.

** Customized keynotes are encouraged. Please be ready to share specific details about your audience so Susan can tailor her message to meet their needs.

EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER

Susan Riley

Founder of the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Published Author, Speaker.

EXPERTISE

Arts Integration
STEAM Education
21st Century Learning
Teacher Motivation
Leadership
Entrepreneurship

SPEAKER FEE

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TRAVELS FROM

Baltimore, MD, US

About Susan Riley

Susan Riley is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM. This is the world’s largest online resource for educators interested in integrating the arts. She has been the keynote educational speaker at events for The US Department of Education, REL Mid-Atlantic’s Educator Effectiveness Series, Palmetto State Arts Education Conference, and the Art Educators of New Jersey Conference, in addition to many others. She regularly presents at national and international events each year. She is the author of three books and is a sought-after collaborator for innovative educational projects around the globe.

Susan brings creativity, practicality, dedication and passion to the education landscape. She is well-respected for her pioneering work in the field of STEAM education with a standards-based approach. As an educator who taught for 10 years in public schools, as well as served in central office leadership, she understands the fast-paced change, challenges and promise of 21st century schools. As an entrepreneur, she has successfully taken what was once a simple education blog and developed it into a rapidly-growing and highly-respected educational institution. Her team of 20+ teachers, leaders and coaches support over over 300,000 educators each month worldwide.

As a educational speaker, Susan’s keynotes focus on a mix of inspiring true stories and practical takeaways. Her goal is for participants to leave excited and ready to tackle their next steps. She brings warmth, positivity, and realness to any stage and enjoys interacting with the audience.

Susan earned her bachelor of music education degree from the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. Additionally, she earned a masters of science in Education Administration from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD. She lives in Westminster with her husband Kevin and daughter Emma.

Request Availability for Susan Riley