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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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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, 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.

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Matinga Ragatz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Teacher Motivation and Innovation. 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, Liz Dozier and Mitch Resnick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Matinga Ragatz for an upcoming event.

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