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Leila Kubesch

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Professional speaker
Kubesch & Associates, LLC
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Cincinnati
Fee 
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Languages 
English,
French,
...
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
America/Detroit

Personal Details

Bio

Leila Kubesch is the 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee, among the most sought-after, inspiring and transformative international speakers in her field, she is a multi-award- winning educator who specializes in resiliency, mindset, and equitable learning. Her keynotes provide practical strategies, grounded in research and case studies, that help foster mental health within ourselves and others. Leila’s work is inspired by personal childhood adversity and experiences as an immigrant to the U.S. This, combined with 26 years of K-12 teaching in high-need communities, home visits and research experience, makes her work accessible, empowering and relatable in providing practical and sustainable strategies for people across the ages to understand and practice with ease.

Current position (3)

Professional speaker

Kubesch & Associates, LLC

Executive Director

Parents2Partners(.org)

Professional Photographer

Kubesch Photography

Achievements (1)
Founder/Director

Founded Parents2Partners, a not for profit organization aimed at empowering educators and school leaders to effectively engage the diverse families they serve for the success of all students

Degrees (3)
Reading Endorsement Licensure Reading Intervention Grade K-12
University of Cincinnati
2012 to 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.) TESOL Grade K-12
Indiana University Bloomington
2006
Master of Science (MS) Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Purdue University
2005 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (1)
The Art of the Ask

The Art of the Ask: How to Enlist Support from a Position of Partneship

In "The Art of the Ask," Leila Kubesch guides leaders through the transformative power of asking for support from a position of strength. This keynote empowers leaders to create a culture where collaboration thrives, team members feel valued, and asking for help is seen as a powerful tool for growth. Learn how to frame your asks to inspire action, foster reciprocal partnerships, and unlock untapped resources to drive success.

Key Takeaways:

Master the 7-step strategy to make effective, confident asks that drive results.
Create a culture of collaboration where asking for help strengthens the team.
Identify and leverage key opportunities for reciprocal support.
Develop strategies to empower your team to embrace asking as a leadership skill.

Workshops (2)
How to Make the Ask: Using Social Media to Secure Resources & Connect with Experts
1 hour
(View workshop agenda)

In this session, Leila Kubesch will share various strategies to empower her attendees to connect with experts from around the country and globe to open a world of opportunities for their students. She will share how exactly to make the ask to connect with purpose and power, by using platforms including LinkedIn and Twitter, in order to enhance engagement, teaching and learning.

Grant Me the Serenity- Grant Writing With Ease & Peace of Mind
2 hours
(View workshop agenda)
Past talks (1)
S.O.C.K.S!
South Carolina Department of Education
South Carolina
August 2, 2024
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Books & Articles (1)

From Adversity to Advantage: Transforming Teaching Challenges into Opportunities

Expertise (14)

Education
Leadership
Business
mental health empowerment Communication Empowerment Community Partnerships Service learning Advocacy and Outreach Building Resilience 21st Century education Bilingual Education creativity and education Culture-based Education

Clients

National University of Galway, Ireland
Georgetown University
Consulate of Mexico
Miami University
The Ohio TESOL
WIDA
NCFL- National Center for Families Learning
Xavier University
Northern Kentucky University
NYTESOL
WITESOL

Awards & certifications (3)

The 2020 Toyota National Family Teacher of the Year
NCFL
2020
NEA Human & Civil Rights Award Recipient
National Education Association
2019
The 2022 National Teachers Hall of Fame Inductee

Reviews

Testimonials (2)
  • A lot of useful information and practical advice that I know took years to accumulate. Leila inspires by personal example, The advice she gives is relevant, up-to-the point. Elegant solutions to difficult questions. Leila should continue sharing. She is a talented inspiration speaker and a great mentor.
    Olga B.
    Parent
    Fairfield City Schools
    Verified
  • Very informative. Good presentation with good ideas. More parents need to hear what Leila teaches.
    J.R.
    Parent
    Fairfield City Schools
    Verified
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Why choose me? 

Leila weaves storytelling, humor and best-practice strategies in her engaging and interactive talks.

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