Conference / Workshop Offerings
Each can be scheduled for 75, 90, 120 mins, half-day or full-day sessions
The School Leader: Surviving & Thriving
In this high-energy, fun, interactive session, Andrew will present on the highlights from his half-day & full-day workshops on many aspects of being a school leader: Exuding energy and enthusiasm, the power of storytelling, owning your time, and ending with the powerful concept of successful vs. significant. Participants should be prepared to participate virtually through menti.com as well as share out. He will share many of the concepts in his book, The Principal: Surviving & Thriving. Andrew’s presentation style is infectious and he will engage the audience deeply, challenging them to think, reflect, and move to action.
Twitter for Educators
Want to learn Twitter? This session is for you! Andrew will explain and demonstrate how to use Twitter, from beginning to moderate. He will explore the WHY of Twitter, share some short how-to videos, discuss content vs. followers, and end with a mini-twitter chat. This will be a great investment of your time to get started using #twitter. Come to the session with the Twitter app downloaded on your phone and have Twitter open on your computer. Follow Andrew @andrewmarotta21
The Uncommon Scenarios
We as school leaders face so many situations in school and beyond. People, problems, and “this needs your attention now” come at us constantly, and sometimes we wonder: What should I do? Whether you are a beginner or veteran, come share in this session where Andrew will present a number of different, challenging scenarios, present the question to a participant: What would you do? Then, he along with the group will debrief. No judging, just sharing, learning, growing, and certainly laughing! This will be a fun, surprising, and powerful learning experience.
School Leadership & Life Lessons from a former College Basketball Official
Andrew Marotta is a HS Principal & former Division 1 college basketball official having refereed in the ACC, Atlantic 10, CAA, IVY & Patriot Leagues, and more. Come hear stories and lessons on leadership from his time as an official and how they can relate to school leadership. Andrew will share points about loyalty, how to be at your best when it matters the most, how to balance your time, the power of your presence, how to make “the right call”, support your colleagues, and more. You will laugh, cry, and be moved to act during this powerful, story-filled session.
5 Part Book Series: The Principal: Surviving & Thriving
Five one-hour sessions. Andrew will sign and ship a book to each participant and then each session, he will explore and share discussing the different learning points in his book: Culture & Relationships, Efficiency & Owning your time, Resilience & self-care, & tackle the question: Successful or Significant? Andrew will pick the dates with you and make it work with your team. Reserve your book study today!
The Partnership: Surviving & Thriving
Want to build better partnerships with your stakeholders? Looking to improve your communication skills? Have trouble through the difficult conversations? Want some fresh new ideas, tricks, and tips on how to perform well through a variety of communication situations? Join me for this interactive, energetic workshop on improving your communication skills, public speaking, and overall presence in a variety of challenging and pressure speaking & listening situations.
Support, Support, Support: You, your team, your future
Looking for ways to bounce back from Covid? Trying to re-start yourself or your team? Want to look ahead towards your future. Spend time with Andrew exploring and sharing awesome, practical ways to support you, your team, and the future of your school and program. No training needed, just a jump start, a dash of energy, humor, and empathy. Come join Andrew to fill your bucket with all things support!
Don’t Sweat Your Observation!
Get nervous when your formal observation comes up? Freeze when an administrator walks into your room? Overthink, over worry about your annual performance observations and scores? Breakthrough! Work with Andrew in this motivating workshop to overcome some of these fears and struggles that are holding you back from being your best self. Andrew will share practical tips and go-to’s that will help you put practice into action when it matters most.
The Power of Storytelling
Want to become a better speaker, storyteller? Need a base of stories to get you started? Get frightened speaking to groups and want to get better? Join Andrew for this fun, exploratory, interactive workshop on storytelling.
Participants will learn how to tell the right story, at the right time, to the right people. Take-a-ways include:
- A number of stories to get you started
- How to tell a story.
- How body language, enthusiasm, voice, and more all can have an impact on your audience.
Today’s Significant Educator: Surviving & Thriving
For teachers, district openings:
Want to make a significant impact on the lives of the students and community you serve? Want your reach to extend beyond your classroom? Looking to do more than expected, and create enriching, amazing experiences for students and families? Today’s Significant Educator is for you and your district.
Teachers face a complex and challenging task in today’s educational world, now more than ever. Andrew will empower and enthuse teachers and school personnel to further develop significant relationships with students and stakeholders through the power of storytelling, creating enriching, authentic experiences, and applying strategies to better connect with these vital groups. You will laugh, cry, and be moved in your emotions in this powerful, energetic presentation. #SurviveThrive
Participants will learn how to tell the right story, at the right time, to the right people. Take-a-ways include:
- A number of stories to get you started
- How to tell a story.
- How body language, enthusiasm, voice, and more all can have an impact on your audience.