Teacher In-Service & Staff Professional Development Speakers

Teachers and staff deserve the same energy and inspiration we bring to students. These presenters offer programs built for educators, from in-service keynotes to hands-on workshops, and several can pair a staff session with a student assembly or parent night so your whole school community hears the same message. Every booking goes through Academic Entertainment, with one point of contact from first question to event day.

Presenters for staff and faculty

Inspiration and school culture

Richard Hight's Art of Inspiration combines live speed painting, spoken word and music. Richard is available for teacher in-service days, educational conferences, workshops and retreats, and his presentation is a memorable way to open a new school year or re-energize staff mid-year.

Nick Scott focuses on leadership, teamwork, decision-making, self-esteem, respect and courage, themes that resonate with staff as much as with students.

Student well-being, bullying prevention and inclusion

Mr. Peace (Kevin Szawala) speaks on bullying prevention, diversity and inclusion, and student mental health. Along with his K–12 assemblies, he offers a staff enrichment workshop and parent programs, which makes it easy to reach students, teachers and families with one consistent message.

Music and technology for arts faculty

Brent Daniels, an 11-time Clio Award–winning composer and producer, offers professional development for music faculty alongside his student programs. Trailer Music LIVE! workshops give teachers an inside look at how professionals create music for movies, and Music Technology LIVE! shows how today's tools shape sound.

Planning a great in-service day

• Start with your goal. School culture, student well-being and arts instruction each call for a different presenter.
• Pair staff and student sessions. Booking a staff session the same day as a student assembly keeps everyone on the same page.
• Add a parent program. Some presenters offer an evening session for families to extend the message home.
• Book early for August and January. These are common in-service times, so reserve ahead.
• Check your PD funding. Some schools use professional development budgets or grants for staff programs.

Not sure who fits your staff? Share your date, audience size and goals, and we will recommend a few options.

All Teacher In-Service, Professional Development, Staff Enrichment Assemblies

Music Technology LIVE!K–12, K–6, K–8, Pre-K, StaffThe #1 in-person K-12 school music assembly is back and better than ever with new music technology, dancing students and hands-on learning!Mr. PeaceK–12, K–6, K–8, Pre-K, StaffMr. Peace brings high energy, interactive, hip-hop inspired K-12 presentations focusing on diversity and inclusion, student mental health, bullying prevention, and character…Nick Scott – Motivational SpeakerK–12, K–6, K–8, Pre-K, StaffNick Scott inspires students with his journey, emphasizing the importance of starting right. His programs cultivate leadership, teamwork, and decision-making skills, empowering…Art of Inspiration with Richard HightK–12, K–6, K–8, Pre-K, StaffDiscover Your Originality and Celebrate Your Differences with The Art of Inspiration. Get ready to be captivated by a masterful storyteller who…Virtual Trailer Music LIVE!3–12, K–12, K–6, K–8, StaffIn-person Music Workshops with Clio award-winning composer Brent Daniels show schools how he created the trailer music for Sonic 3, Star Wars…

Related resources

• Creative Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation
• Ways to fund your school programs

Looking for student programs too? Browse all school shows or see our anti-bullying & character education assemblies.