Weston Kieschnick
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Teacher, Best-Selling Author, TEDx Speaker & Creator and Host of "Teaching Keating" Podcast
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Weston Kieschnick Biography
Weston Kieschnick is a former high school social studies teacher who has served as a dean of education, assistant principal, and department chair. Kieschnick is a senior fellow specializing in digital leadership and learning at the International Center for Leadership in Education. His experience spans classroom teaching, educational leadership, and professional development, providing a perspective on transforming teaching and learning in contemporary education.
Kieschnick is the author of "Bold School: Old School Wisdom + New School Technologies = Blended Learning That Works," "Breaking Bold," and "The Educator's ATLAS: Your Roadmap to Engagement." He is also the co-author of "The Learning Transformation: A Guide to Blended Learning for Administrators." His publications emphasize the importance of effective pedagogy and the role of educators in student achievement, focusing on blended learning, instructional technology, and teacher-student relationships. His work has appeared in Education Week and EdTech Magazine.
As a TEDx speaker and keynote presenter, Kieschnick has advised educators across the United States and internationally. He has collaborated with technology and publishing companies such as Google, Apple, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to support digital transformation in education. School districts where Kieschnick has designed content and led professional development have been recognized by the Learning Counsel for their achievements in blended learning.
Kieschnick is the creator and host of "Teaching Keating," a podcast for educators and parents that explores the intersection of pop culture and pedagogy. His work addresses instructional innovation, educational leadership, and the integration of technology in schools, supporting educators in adopting research-based practices and fostering student engagement.
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Weston Kieschnick Speaking Topics
Engagement isn’t luck or personality—it’s design.
In this practical, research-informed keynote, Weston Kieschnick reveals what high-engagement classrooms do differently from bell to bell. Participants gain a clear framework for capturing attention, sustaining curiosity, and moving students from passive compliance to active participation.
You’ll walk away with:
- Concrete strategies to increase authentic student engagement
- A clear, actionable understanding of what engagement really requires
- Tools to build classroom cultures where students persist and contribute
- Engagement isn’t a mystery. It’s a map—and this is your blueprint.
High performance isn’t about talent or luck—it’s about habits. In this practical, thought-provoking keynote, Weston Kieschnick exposes the often-overlooked behaviors and mindsets that separate top performers from underachievers in classrooms, schools, and systems. Participants explore why underperformance defaults to blame and excuses—and how high performers replace those patterns with ownership, truth, and solutions.
You’ll walk away with:
- A shared language for performance and accountability
- Tools to shift mindsets and strengthen culture
- Strategies to embed high-expectation behaviors into daily practice
- Performance improves when the hidden work becomes visible—and actionable.
Relationships aren’t soft work—they’re foundational. In this deeply human, highly practical keynote, Weston Kieschnick challenges educators to move beyond programs and initiatives and focus on what matters most: the daily relationship habits that change lives. Participants explore how trust, belief, and consistency—not chance—create classrooms where students feel seen, motivated, and capable.
You’ll walk away with:
- Concrete habits that build trust, resilience, and motivation
- Ready-to-use tools for strengthening relationships all year long
- A renewed sense of purpose—and the confidence to act on it
- This isn’t fluff. It’s the foundation. When relationships come first, everything else can follow.
Innovation without wisdom is just noise.
In this no-nonsense keynote, Weston Kieschnick challenges educators to stop chasing what’s shiny and focus on what actually moves learning forward. Drawing from real classrooms and time- tested research, this session highlights how effective educators blend strong pedagogy with meaningful technology.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear lens for separating what’s effective from what’s just “cool”
- Immediately usable strategies for high-impact, high-engagement instruction
- A renewed commitment to teaching with courage, clarity, and joy
- The future doesn’t belong to the flashiest. It belongs to the bold.
Weston Kieschnick Videos
How do I book Weston Kieschnick to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Weston Kieschnick for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Weston Kieschnick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Weston Kieschnick are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Weston Kieschnick, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Weston Kieschnick speak about?
Weston Kieschnick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Podcast Host, Leadership, TED and Author.
Where does Weston Kieschnick travel from?
Weston Kieschnick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Weston Kieschnick?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Weston Kieschnick 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Weston Kieschnick 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 Weston Kieschnick 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.
Weston Kieschnick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Educational Motivational and Podcast Host. The estimated speaking fee range to book Weston Kieschnick for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Weston Kieschnick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Baruti K. Kafele, Jon Bergmann and Robyn Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Weston Kieschnick for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Weston Kieschnick Speaking Topics
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The Educator’s ATLAS: Roadmap to Engagement
Engagement isn’t luck or personality—it’s design.
In this practical, research-informed keynote, Weston Kieschnick reveals what high-engagement classrooms do differently from bell to bell. Participants gain a clear framework for capturing attention, sustaining curiosity, and moving students from passive compliance to active participation.
You’ll walk away with:
- Concrete strategies to increase authentic student engagement
- A clear, actionable understanding of what engagement really requires
- Tools to build classroom cultures where students persist and contribute
- Engagement isn’t a mystery. It’s a map—and this is your blueprint.
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The Hidden Work: What separates top-performers from underachievers
High performance isn’t about talent or luck—it’s about habits. In this practical, thought-provoking keynote, Weston Kieschnick exposes the often-overlooked behaviors and mindsets that separate top performers from underachievers in classrooms, schools, and systems. Participants explore why underperformance defaults to blame and excuses—and how high performers replace those patterns with ownership, truth, and solutions.
You’ll walk away with:
- A shared language for performance and accountability
- Tools to shift mindsets and strengthen culture
- Strategies to embed high-expectation behaviors into daily practice
- Performance improves when the hidden work becomes visible—and actionable.
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Breaking Bold: The relationship habits that transform schools
Relationships aren’t soft work—they’re foundational. In this deeply human, highly practical keynote, Weston Kieschnick challenges educators to move beyond programs and initiatives and focus on what matters most: the daily relationship habits that change lives. Participants explore how trust, belief, and consistency—not chance—create classrooms where students feel seen, motivated, and capable.
You’ll walk away with:
- Concrete habits that build trust, resilience, and motivation
- Ready-to-use tools for strengthening relationships all year long
- A renewed sense of purpose—and the confidence to act on it
- This isn’t fluff. It’s the foundation. When relationships come first, everything else can follow.
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Go Forth and Be Bold: Educating for the Future
Innovation without wisdom is just noise.
In this no-nonsense keynote, Weston Kieschnick challenges educators to stop chasing what’s shiny and focus on what actually moves learning forward. Drawing from real classrooms and time- tested research, this session highlights how effective educators blend strong pedagogy with meaningful technology.
You’ll walk away with:
- A clear lens for separating what’s effective from what’s just “cool”
- Immediately usable strategies for high-impact, high-engagement instruction
- A renewed commitment to teaching with courage, clarity, and joy
- The future doesn’t belong to the flashiest. It belongs to the bold.
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Weston Kieschnick Reviews
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Everyone enjoyed Weston and we were very grateful to have him at our conference.
Coastal Plains RESA - Jul 06 2026 -
Everything was great. Thank you!
Wetzel County Schools - Mar 06 2025 -
I truly enjoyed this experience and Weston did an amazing job!
Cabell County Board of Education - Jun 13 2023
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How do I book Weston Kieschnick to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Weston Kieschnick 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 Weston Kieschnick, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Weston Kieschnick or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Weston Kieschnick for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Weston Kieschnick, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Weston Kieschnick are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Weston Kieschnick, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Weston Kieschnick speak about?
Weston Kieschnick is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, Podcast Host, Leadership, TED and Author. -
Where does Weston Kieschnick travel from?
Weston Kieschnick generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Weston Kieschnick?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Weston Kieschnick 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Weston Kieschnick 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 Weston Kieschnick 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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