Jed Dearybury

Jed Dearybury

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Early Childhood Education Expert; Author, Illustrator & Consultant; LGBTQ+ Advocate

Jed Dearybury Biography

Jed Dearybury is an early childhood education expert, author, illustrator and education consultant. His mantra is to "equip, encourage, and empower" children in the classroom. He is an LGBTQ+ advocate.

Dearybury began his education career in 2001. During his 13 year early childhood classroom tenure, Dearybury received numerous awards. He was featured in GQ Magazine as Male Leader of the Year, met President Obama as the SC winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and was named as a top 5 finalist for South Carolina Teacher of the Year because of his passion, love, and success in education.

Since 2015, he has become an educational leader by providing quality, hands-on, engaging learning experiences for students and teachers across the country. In 2020, he published his first book, "The Playful Classroom." His next book, "The Playful Life: The Power of Play in Our Every Day" will be released in October of 2022.

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Jed Dearybury Speaking Topics

The Power of Play for ALL Ages

Do you want your students to connect with each other as a team? Do you want your learning space to encourage collaboration? Does your teaching create learners who are risk takers? Do you want your students to build up one another? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join me for this keynote where we will dive head first into the deep end of social emotional learning that a playful classroom can provide. We will discuss tips and tricks, review resources, and practice our own bit of community building as we learn about the power of play for ALL ages.

You All Get An F

Sometimes educators need reminding why we do what we do. It is not just about grades, tests, homework. There’s so much more to the profession beyond the busyness of paperwork and meetings. Real teachers, who fully understand the depth of their work, get it. They know this and move mountains for their students. I know this, because many of mine did for me. Hear the story of their love for me, their passion for their work, and their impact on my life as a student and educator. Finally, I got to grade them like they did me all those years. Listen carefully as I explain why they all got an F. Great message for morale boost. Any time of the year speech! Top rated and most requested!

Tips and Tricks for Delivering the Best Read Alouds

Confronting the bad teachers, while motivating the great ones. This keynote is funny, inspiring, and challenging. An interactive message that will leave teachers motivated to rid the profession of bad practices by filling it with the best ones!

Jed Dearybury Videos

The Playful Classroom with Jed Dearybury
Jed Dearybury | Doodle and Chat with Friends
How to Equip Encourage and Empower in Education - Jed Dearybury

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What topics does Jed Dearybury speak about?

Jed Dearybury is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Author, Early Childhood Education, Children's Authors, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Design, Family & Parenting, Youth, Social Activism and LGBTQ.

Where does Jed Dearybury travel from?

Jed Dearybury generally travels from South Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jed Dearybury?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jed Dearybury 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 Jed Dearybury for your next private or corporate function.

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Jed Dearybury is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Author and Early Childhood Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jed Dearybury for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jed Dearybury generally travels from South Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alfie Kohn, Nicole Jain and Dr. Adolph Brown. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jed Dearybury for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/11/2025.

Jed Dearybury Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Play for ALL Ages

    Do you want your students to connect with each other as a team? Do you want your learning space to encourage collaboration? Does your teaching create learners who are risk takers? Do you want your students to build up one another? If you answered yes to any of these questions, join me for this keynote where we will dive head first into the deep end of social emotional learning that a playful classroom can provide. We will discuss tips and tricks, review resources, and practice our own bit of community building as we learn about the power of play for ALL ages.

  • You All Get An F

    Sometimes educators need reminding why we do what we do. It is not just about grades, tests, homework. There’s so much more to the profession beyond the busyness of paperwork and meetings. Real teachers, who fully understand the depth of their work, get it. They know this and move mountains for their students. I know this, because many of mine did for me. Hear the story of their love for me, their passion for their work, and their impact on my life as a student and educator. Finally, I got to grade them like they did me all those years. Listen carefully as I explain why they all got an F. Great message for morale boost. Any time of the year speech! Top rated and most requested!

  • Tips and Tricks for Delivering the Best Read Alouds

    Confronting the bad teachers, while motivating the great ones. This keynote is funny, inspiring, and challenging. An interactive message that will leave teachers motivated to rid the profession of bad practices by filling it with the best ones!

Jed Dearybury Videos

The Playful Classroom with Jed Dearybury
Jed Dearybury | Doodle and Chat with Friends
How to Equip Encourage and Empower in Education - Jed Dearybury
CRE Storytime - Jed Dearybury reads Be You!
  • How do I book Jed Dearybury to speak at my event?

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

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

    Jed Dearybury is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Author, Early Childhood Education, Children's Authors, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Art & Design, Family & Parenting, Youth, Social Activism and LGBTQ.
  • Where does Jed Dearybury travel from?

    Jed Dearybury generally travels from South Carolina, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jed Dearybury?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jed Dearybury 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 Jed Dearybury 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 Jed Dearybury 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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