Darryl Adams | SpeakerHub

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Dr. Darryl Adams is an internationally known school superintendent and technology/servant leadership evangelist that was recognized by President Obama as one of the Top 100 Innovative Superintendents in the Nation. He has been honored as one of the most influential voices in Education by Tech & Learning Magazine, the Center for Digital Education, iNACOL and The Journal. In 1998, Dr. Adams was named Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year and was recently honored as a NASS Superintendent of the Year Finalist! His district was the first in the nation to provide an iPad for all of his 20,000 students. In 2014, he was recognized by President Barack Obama as the Creator of the Wifi-on-Wheels School Bus Initiative. This initiative was the first in the nation to put WIFI routers on school buses. This connected students to the internet on their way to and from school and the buses were parked at night in rural neighborhoods and trailer parks that had no internet connectivity!

Dr. Adams’ impact as a creative motivational leader and “Edutainor” is second to none as he uses his exemplary oratorical and musical skills to combine inspirational stories, songs and rap to “edutain” “educate” and “elevate” his audiences worldwide! In fact he enlists his audience in his “Rock And Soul Band” and teaches them motivational songs and rap that relates to his keynote/presentations! His debut solo album and book “Rock and Soul Democracy in An Education Nation” will be released in January 2019!

Dr. Adams serves on several non-profit boards and is a consultant for statewide and nationwide technology projects. He has published numerous articles and is seen as an expert on school education technology innovation, leadership, business, social justice and civic education Dr. Adams has spoken at and appeared on The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, CNN, ABC News, NPR and the PBS NewsHour and at The White House, West Point, The Ohio State University and Stanford University!

Current position (2)

CEO and Founder

Edutainment Records and Multi-Media

CEO and Founder

The Center for Democracy and Education

Achievements (1)

NASS Superintendent of the Year Finalist

Degrees (4)

Education Leadership

University of Southern California

2015 to 2016

Doctor of Education - Education Leadership

Azusa Pacific University

1996 to 2002

Master of Education Administration and Leadership

California State University, Los Angeles

1992 to 1993

Bachelor of Music Education

University of Memphis

1974 to 1980

Presentations

Presentations (6)

Leave No Child Offline Leave No Teacher Behind: Keys to Transforming to a 21st Century Education fo

Digital equity and access in the 21st century are crucial to students being able to compete on a global level and teachers and parents must also be a part of the progress forward! There are few places in society where technology is not utilized or playing an important role. As a result, it’s more critical than ever that students graduate with the 21st-century literacy and technology skills they need to navigate and succeed in our increasingly interconnected, digital world. It is just as important that teachers and parents understand their role! Dr. Darryl Adams will share the story of how one of the poorest school districts in America helped to lead in the transformation of education in America by including students, teachers and parents in the process and the vision of educational equity for all! Future Ready because the Future is Now!

Personalized Learning - Educating The Whole Child: Helping Them Find Their Passion in Life So They N

Special education students have had Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for decades. It is way past time to allow all students to have the same specialized attention and program. Many school districts are changing the script and game from a traditional education system to a truly personalized individualized education system based on student interest, talent and passion. I call it the “help them find their passion in life and they never have to work a day in their life" system. Personalized learning plans, done correctly, prepare students to become who they want to be as opposed to what we want them to be! Dr. Adams will discuss and explore his experience with this innovation prospect for systemic change!

What does a 21st Century Administrator Look Like - 21 Attributes That Will Separate You From he Pack

A 21st Century administrator effectively models digital-age skills and leadership to communicate and interact digitally with their staff. These administrators always redefine ways to infuse technology for inspiring staff and students in the transformation of school culture and learning environments. Administrators have learned to leverage multiple forms of digital media to their school’s advantage. Utilizing visionary leadership, administrators help to create a culture and vision that leads to boundless innovation. With their vision, the innovative administrator evaluates and coaches the effectiveness of using tools and resources to improve teaching and learning.

Cybersecurity: Protecting Student Information and Student/Employee Privacy

School districts like businesses are not immune from hackers and hacking and must by law ensure that student information and privacy are protected. Dr. Adams will discuss methods, case studies, and possible solutions to help minimize cyber intrusions that violate student data and privacy. The discussion involves techniques and strategies on how to protect school systems, individual schools, and student information.

Social Emotional Learning: Engaging Heart and Soul

Dr. Adams will discuss the 5 core competencies of Social Emotion Learning and how SEL can enlighten and enhance teacher effectiveness and student progress. He will explore how SEL skills prepare students for the world of work, citizenship, graduation and college/career preparation. “Leave No Child Offline Leave No Teacher or Parent Behind: Keys to Transforming to a 21st Century Education for All!” (Future Ready Because the Future is Now)

Ethics in Leadership - We Need It Now More Than Ever!”

Dr. Adams takes the audience through his creative servant leadership and ethical principles and philosophies that, if embedded with Trust, Love and Collaboration leads to collaborative success! Real world examples and stories from his almost 40 years of business and education experiences are told through his engaging oratory and original music!

Workshops (2)

Leave No Child Offline Leave No Teacher Behind: Keys to Transforming to a 21st Century Education for All!

90 minutes

Personalized Learning - Educating The Whole Child: Helping Them Find Their Passion in Life So They Never Have to Work A Day in Their Life!

1 hour