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Matinga Ragatz

Matinga Ragatz

Keynote Speaker: Award-winning Educator, Instructional Innovation Consultant & Author Redefining the Purpose of School

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Matinga Ragatz Biography

Dr. Matinga Ragatz is a multiple-award winning educator, author, keynote speaker, and consultant. As a seasoned PBL teacher, she redefined learning and has developed a trusted voice striving to revolutionize the way children learn and the way teachers teach. Among many accolades, she served as Michigan Teacher of the Year and in 2017 was inducted in the US National Teacher Hall of Fame. Ragatz holds a PhD in Education and Leadership specializing in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation.

Ragatz's international background and her own challenging learning experiences inspire a unique perspective on the cultivation of students' talents and abilities. In 2017, she opened a PBL food science school in Tanzania focusing on children of extreme poverty and their learning needs. In 2020, she founded a scholarship and advocacy program for school children to support parents financially affected by COVID-19 in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea ​ Ragatz inspires school leaders to create real-world engagement within their schools utilizing the innovative strategies that she has developed and successfully implemented over 20 years. She believes that accessible and effective education is the keystone to economic development and imperative in the geopolitical discourse. To this end, she has carried this message to educators in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Ragatz specializes in PBL, SEL, Restorative Practice, Integrated School Design, and Culturally Responsive Teaching

She is currently serves as National Faculty at Buck Institute of Education (Pblworks) and is an NPR Michigan Radio education commentator where she speaks about education issues throughout the state of Michigan. Her new book, "Pulse of PBL: Cultivation Equity Through Social and Emotional Learning," is available on Amazon Books.

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Matinga Ragatz Videos

Decolonizing Education through SEL and PBL with Matinga Ragatz
Matinga Ragatz adresses MDE
Matinga Ragatz, Michigan Teacher of The Year 2010-2011 on Vimeo

How do I book Matinga Ragatz to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Matinga Ragatz 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 Matinga Ragatz, 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 Matinga Ragatz or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Matinga Ragatz for a speaking engagement?

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

Matinga Ragatz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Teacher Motivation, Educational Motivation, Innovation and Creativity.

Where does Matinga Ragatz travel from?

Matinga Ragatz generally travels from Lansing, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Matinga Ragatz?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matinga Ragatz 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 Matinga Ragatz 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 Matinga Ragatz 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.


Matinga Ragatz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Teacher Motivation and Educational Motivation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Matinga Ragatz for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Matinga Ragatz generally travels from Lansing, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bergmann, Mitch Resnick and Juliana Urtubey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matinga Ragatz for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/06/2024.

Matinga Ragatz Videos

Decolonizing Education through SEL and PBL with Matinga Ragatz
Matinga Ragatz adresses MDE
Matinga Ragatz, Michigan Teacher of The Year 2010-2011 on Vimeo
  • How do I book Matinga Ragatz to speak at my event?

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

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

    Matinga Ragatz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Teacher Motivation, Educational Motivation, Innovation and Creativity.
  • Where does Matinga Ragatz travel from?

    Matinga Ragatz generally travels from Lansing, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Matinga Ragatz?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Matinga Ragatz 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 Matinga Ragatz 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 Matinga Ragatz 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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