Dr. Sharroky Hollie

Dr. Sharroky Hollie

Keynote Speaker: National Educator & Author; Former Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning

Dr. Sharroky Hollie Biography

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is an esteemed educator and author known for his passionate advocacy of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices. With over three decades of experience in education, Dr. Hollie has dedicated his life to promoting the validation and affirmation of underserved students.

As the founder and executive director of the non-profit organization, The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (The Center), Dr. Hollie has been instrumental in empowering educators in effectively engaging students from diverse backgrounds. Since 2004, The Center has impacted and influenced hundreds of school districts in the US and Canada and thousands of educators with the concept of cultural and linguistic responsiveness.

In addition to his work with The Center, Dr. Hollie is the author of several influential books and articles, including "Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning: Classroom Practices for Student Success 2nd Edition,” “The Will To Lead and the Skill To Teach,” and “Supporting Underserved Students: Aligning Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness to PBIS." He is a contributing author with several texts, namely “Proud To Be Different: Celebration of Ethnocentric Charter Schools," "Teaching African American Learner to Read,” and the “Oxford Handbook on African American Language.”

Dr. Hollie is a former tenured assistant professor in teacher education at Cal State University and has been a visiting professor at UCLA, Stanford, Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles, and Webster University in St. Louis. His teaching career began in Los Angeles Unified, where he taught middle and high school English Language Arts and served as a district administrator and professional development provider for the Academic English Mastery Program. Hollie's proudest work is the founding of the Culture and Language Academy of Success, a K-8 independent laboratory school that existed from 2003-2013. He expresses gratitude for the opportunity to commune with colleagues in this work and collaborate on ways to collectively create pathways to better serve all beneficiaries.

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Dr. Sharroky Hollie Speaking Topics

Six Ways To Know If You Are Culturally and Linguistically Responsive

The session will answer this question for you: Am I culturally and linguistically responsive? The phrase "culturally and linguistically responsive" has now become cliché, the death knell in education. Cultural responsiveness benefits all students, in particular those students who have been traditionally underserved in the United States’ schools. Given its importance to empowering and inspiring educators to be responsive and for students to be academically successful, how do you know if you are culturally and linguistically responsive in your mind-set and skill set? Find out through a motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking keynote address. The session will answer this question for you: Am I culturally and linguistically responsive?

Dr. Sharroky Hollie Videos

Fostering equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Dr. Sharroky Hollie at Sundling Junior High
Dr. Sharroky Hollie: Validating & Affirming Through Instructional Range

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What topics does Dr. Sharroky Hollie speak about?

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Black Heritage, Education Reform, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Culture and Personal Growth.

Where does Dr. Sharroky Hollie travel from?

Dr. Sharroky Hollie generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Sharroky Hollie?

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Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Educational Motivational and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Sharroky Hollie for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Sharroky Hollie generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robyn Jackson, Keith L. Brown and Rodney Robinson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Sharroky Hollie for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/10/2025.

Dr. Sharroky Hollie Speaking Topics

  • Six Ways To Know If You Are Culturally and Linguistically Responsive

    The session will answer this question for you: Am I culturally and linguistically responsive? The phrase "culturally and linguistically responsive" has now become cliché, the death knell in education. Cultural responsiveness benefits all students, in particular those students who have been traditionally underserved in the United States’ schools. Given its importance to empowering and inspiring educators to be responsive and for students to be academically successful, how do you know if you are culturally and linguistically responsive in your mind-set and skill set? Find out through a motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking keynote address. The session will answer this question for you: Am I culturally and linguistically responsive?

Dr. Sharroky Hollie Videos

Fostering equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching
Dr. Sharroky Hollie at Sundling Junior High
Dr. Sharroky Hollie: Validating & Affirming Through Instructional Range
Creating a Culturally Responsive Community with Dr. Sharroky Hollie
Interview Sharroky Hollie @ Cal State Dominquez Hills

Dr. Sharroky Hollie Reviews

  • Zuni Public School District - May 13 2024

  • Milford Public Schools - Sep 27 2023

  • The Dr. Hollie keynote was a big success!
    Zuni Public School District - Aug 08 2022

  • How do I book Dr. Sharroky Hollie to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Sharroky Hollie 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 Dr. Sharroky Hollie, 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 Dr. Sharroky Hollie or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Sharroky Hollie for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Sharroky Hollie, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Sharroky Hollie are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Sharroky Hollie, 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 Dr. Sharroky Hollie speak about?

    Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Black Heritage, Education Reform, Author, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Diversity & Inclusion, Black History Month, Culture and Personal Growth.
  • Where does Dr. Sharroky Hollie travel from?

    Dr. Sharroky Hollie generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Sharroky Hollie?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Sharroky Hollie 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 Dr. Sharroky Hollie 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 Dr. Sharroky Hollie 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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