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Darrion Cockrell

Darrion Cockrell

Keynote Speaker: Former Gang Member & Missouri’s 2021 Teacher of the Year

Darrion Cockrell Biography

Darrion Cockrell is Missouri’s 2021 Teacher of the Year and NEA’s 2021 Horace Mann Friend of Education award winner.

Born and raised in the city of St. Louis up until the age of 14. At 14 Cockrell was moved into a boy’s home out in Creve Coeur where he would stay for a year. After a year in the boy’s home Cockrell was adopted by his middle school football coach and stayed with them for the next 11 years in Chesterfield. While living in Chesterfield, Cockrell attended both Parkway Central Middle and Central Highschool.

After playing college football at Millikin University for 2 years and injuring his shoulder. Cockrell returned home and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education/Physical Education and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Missouri - St. Louis.

Cockrell or Mr. DC as he likes to be called, teaches physical education at Crestwood Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri. He has nine years of teaching experience and has been at Crestwood since 2015.

Cockrell is a role model for his students, and focuses on creating relationships that support the importance of staying active and healthy. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, inspires his fellow teachers, and motivates everyone at Crestwood.

Cockrell received a 2020 National Box Tops for Education Twilight Award, from Chance the Rapper. He also created the “Crest-Fit” training program, reaching thousands of people over multiple platforms. In his free time, DC enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, and supporting his students as they thrive in their activities.

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Darrion Cockrell Videos

Darrion Cockrell's Journey From Gang Member to Teacher of the ...
HM Podcast Ep. 26: Darrion Cockrell on Being Named Missouri ...
This Is My Story: Darrion Cockrell

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Speaking fees for Darrion Cockrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Darrion Cockrell are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Darrion Cockrell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Darrion Cockrell speak about?

Darrion Cockrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Educational Motivation, Teacher Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Family & Parenting, Addiction & Recovery, Diversity & Inclusion and Education.

Where does Darrion Cockrell travel from?

Darrion Cockrell generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Darrion Cockrell?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Darrion Cockrell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Darrion Cockrell for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Darrion Cockrell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Darrion Cockrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Educational Motivation and Teacher Motivation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Darrion Cockrell for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Darrion Cockrell generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are David Verdu, Terry Doyle and Julie Schmidt Hasson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Darrion Cockrell for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/11/2023.

Darrion Cockrell Videos

Darrion Cockrell's Journey From Gang Member to Teacher of the ...
HM Podcast Ep. 26: Darrion Cockrell on Being Named Missouri ...
This Is My Story: Darrion Cockrell
2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell Recognition ...

Darrion Cockrell Reviews

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  • How do I book Darrion Cockrell to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Darrion Cockrell for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Darrion Cockrell, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Darrion Cockrell or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Darrion Cockrell for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Darrion Cockrell, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Darrion Cockrell are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Darrion Cockrell, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Darrion Cockrell speak about?

    Darrion Cockrell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Educational Motivation, Teacher Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Family & Parenting, Addiction & Recovery, Diversity & Inclusion and Education.
  • Where does Darrion Cockrell travel from?

    Darrion Cockrell generally travels from St. Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Darrion Cockrell?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Darrion Cockrell for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Darrion Cockrell for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Darrion Cockrell or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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