Rodney Robinson
Keynote Speaker: 2019 National Teacher of the Year
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Rodney Robinson Biography
Rodney Robinson has over 20 years experience as an educator with Richmond Public Schools. He graduated from King William High School in rural Virginia in 1996. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Virginia State University in 2000 and a master’s in educational administration and Supervision from VCU in 2011. He taught secondary social studies in middle and high school for 20 years. He spent 5 years of that time at Virgie Binford Education Center, a school inside the Richmond Juvenile Jail.
His accomplishments in education vary from his professional growth to his students’ personal growth. He has received numerous awards for his accomplishments in and out of the classroom, notably the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence. He has worked with Pulitzer winning author James Foreman to develop curriculum units on Race, Class, and Punishment as a part of the Yale Teachers Institute. He was named 2019 HBCU male alumnus of the year by HBCUdigest.com. He was named #8 on the Root magazine’s Top 100 influential African Americans of 2019. He was also named 2019 Richmonder of the Year by Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times Dispatch. He was named the 2019 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief States Schools’ Officers. He used his time as national teacher of the year to advocate for economic equity and cultural equity to make sure students have teachers and administrators who look like them and value their culture.
He has been a member of the Google Edu Equity Board since 2020 and is a member of the US Chamber of Commerce Future of Data Education Committee. He is currently a Senior Advisor with Richmond Public Schools in charge of Teacher and Leader Pathways. He has started the RVA Men Teach Program to recruit and retain male minority teachers in Richmond Public Schools. In 2022, he partnered RVA Men Teach with the Virginia State University School of Education to launch the first Paid HBCU Teacher residency in America. His passion is helping the underprivileged and underrepresented populations in America.
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Rodney Robinson Speaking Topics
The Invisible Tax is a theory by Former US Secretary of Education John King that states teachers of color have a higher workload than other teachers. They must meet the pedagogical needs of their students like all teachers, but also deal with cultural duties such as leading DEI work and protecting students from racism, classism, and xenophobia. This leads to a higher rate of teacher burnout and causes them to leave the profession at a higher rate than other teachers. Rodney will challenge the audience to audit their support for teachers of color and Equity work by providing key guiding questions for educators. Educators will leave with a plan to support their colleagues and students and improve their learning environment in their school.
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What topics does Rodney Robinson speak about?
Rodney Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Education Reform, TED, Youth, Government, Black Heritage and Black History Month.
Where does Rodney Robinson travel from?
Rodney Robinson generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Rodney Robinson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rodney Robinson 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 Rodney Robinson for your next private or corporate function.
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Rodney Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Educational Motivational and Education Reform. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rodney Robinson for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Rodney Robinson generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Doug Lemov and Robyn Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rodney Robinson for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Rodney Robinson Speaking Topics
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Alleviating the Invisible Tax on Teachers of Color: Supporting anti-racism and equity work in your school
The Invisible Tax is a theory by Former US Secretary of Education John King that states teachers of color have a higher workload than other teachers. They must meet the pedagogical needs of their students like all teachers, but also deal with cultural duties such as leading DEI work and protecting students from racism, classism, and xenophobia. This leads to a higher rate of teacher burnout and causes them to leave the profession at a higher rate than other teachers. Rodney will challenge the audience to audit their support for teachers of color and Equity work by providing key guiding questions for educators. Educators will leave with a plan to support their colleagues and students and improve their learning environment in their school.
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Rodney Robinson Reviews
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Gilmer County Schools - Aug 18 2023
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Salisbury University - Oct 26 2022
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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education - Mar 05 2020
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He teaches incarcerated kids to honor his mom who was denied education. Now, he's National Teacher of the Year.
Rodney Robinson's mom grew up during segregation and wasn't able to graduate from high school due to poverty. Still, she taught him to value learning.
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How do I book Rodney Robinson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rodney Robinson 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 Rodney Robinson, 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 Rodney Robinson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Rodney Robinson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rodney Robinson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rodney Robinson are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rodney Robinson, 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 Rodney Robinson speak about?
Rodney Robinson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Education Reform, TED, Youth, Government, Black Heritage and Black History Month. -
Where does Rodney Robinson travel from?
Rodney Robinson generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rodney Robinson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rodney Robinson 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 Rodney Robinson 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 Rodney Robinson 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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