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Inspiring Educators. Engaging Students. Transforming Education.

Trevor connects story, purpose, and practical strategies to inspire educators to engage students.

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On the stage, workshop, or virtually, Trevor Muir's message is equally inspiring, energetic and actionable.

Trevor Muir has gained international recognition for his innovative teaching methods and inspiring content, empowering teachers and students to unleash their full potential.

Trevor provides:

  • Research-backed, teacher-tested strategies
  • Inspiration from a bestselling author
  • Ideas for students to engage and succeed
  • Funny, relatable, & contagious passion for education and teaching
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Interested in having Trevor as a keynote speaker or to lead professional development? Use the form below to email [email protected]

Principal,
Arizona

"That was the best keynote I've ever seen! I laughed and cried the whole time. Trevor was such a gift to the teachers in our district."

 

Teacher,
Indiana

"Trevor was great! I cried through the session! Great storyteller, he transported me through his stories. HE inspires me to continue in the teaching profession even when it is discouraging."

 

Conference Attendee,
Michigan

"Trevor’s positive message was not just inspiring—it was energizing. His personable approach and engaging storytelling kept me hooked from start to finish. I’d jump at the chance to attend another session and hear more of his experiences, insights, and advice!"

Top Requested Keynotes and Workshops

Entertaining and equipping through inspiring stories, research, and fresh ideas, Trevor passionately shares his expertise and insight to inspire every educator to thrive and transform.

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1.
Make Learning Epic: 
Using Purpose to Inspire

The term epic describes a story marked by significance and meaning. What if school felt more like that? In this inspiring , humorous, and practical keynote, Trevor Muir shares how educators can use authenticity, purpose, and what we know from brain science to create classrooms where students are more engaged, motivated, and connected to their learning. Through stories, classroom examples, and research-backed strategies, participants will leave with practical ideas to increase engagement, foster deeper collaboration, create meaningful learning experiences, and a renewed sense of the lasting impact teachers have on students’ lives.

2.
The Innovative Mindset: Teaching in a World That Won’t Stand Still

Innovation in education shouldn’t be about abandoning best practices, but embracing what works while staying open to change. In an era shaped by artificial intelligence and rapid change, teachers need an innovative mindset that blends creative risk-taking, continuous improvement, and adaptability while staying grounded in tried-and-true pedagogy. It’s a mindset that values bold ideas built on a solid foundation of timeless wisdom in a constantly evolving world. This keynote explores how to develop that mindset, practical ways to apply it effectively, and use it to help both educators and students thrive.

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AI and the Ideal Graduate: The Essential Role of Educators in a Tech-Driven World

As AI reshapes education, we face profound questions: Will it replace traditional classrooms? Do we still need schools in their current form? But before we dive into those, we must ask: What is the true purpose of school? It's not just about knowledge; it’s about shaping empathetic, resilient, collaborative individuals. AI is a powerful tool, but it can’t replace the human connection, passion, and guidance that teachers provide. In this keynote, we’ll explore how AI can enhance learning while reaffirming the irreplaceable role of educators in creating future-ready graduates.

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Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Student-School Connections

Student-success often has less to do with student-intelligence and more to do with their connection to the learning environment. Students who do not connect with either the teacher, their peers, or the fundamental purpose of school usually struggle there. Teachers, as guides and mentors, play a pivotal role in fostering these connections and relationships, shaping a supportive environment where students can not only grow academically but also flourish personally in school and life. Using stories, humor, and sharing proven practices, Trevor helps educators explore ways to form these connections, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in the classroom.

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Creating a
Collaborative Classroom

Trevor inspires and equips educators with practical strategies to make collaboration a natural and powerful part of classroom life. At the heart of strong teamwork are authenticity and trust. When students engage in meaningful group work, and teachers have simple protocols and tools to guide the process, collaboration shifts from a constant struggle to a dynamic practice that students look forward to. The result is deeper learning, stronger relationships, and classrooms where working together truly works.

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Purposeful Technology to Create Authentic Learning

Authentic learning leads to deeper learning. When used with intentionality, technology can help enhance authenticity and give tangible purpose to student work. This session is about how certain technologies can be used to enhance authenticity in the classroom, assist students in meaningful work, and teach them skills they will need the rest of their lives.

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Epic Spaces for Epic Learning

The best learning experiences become stories students remember, and every story needs a specific space to unfold. This keynote explores how the environment we create shapes the work students are able to do. When spaces are designed with purpose, they invite collaboration, creativity, focus, and ownership.

Trevor shares practical ways to rethink the classroom as more than rows of desks, looking at how layout, flow, and even small shifts can support deeper learning. From flexible seating and collaboration zones to quiet spaces for reflection and revision, participants will see how intentional design can match the demands of meaningful work.

 

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Essential: Helping Students Develop the Competencies That Matter Most

Success today requires more than academic knowledge. What do we want students to leave school able to do? The answer usually goes beyond content to skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, adaptability, and confidence. In this session, Trevor shows how to design learning experiences that intentionally build these competencies alongside academic content. Participants explore how to align instruction with these outcomes so students can develop the competencies they need to thrive in career and life.

 

Project Based Learning Workshops

Trevor’s Epic Project Based Learning workshops were developed after years of working in a New Tech project based learning school, as well as his experience as a Buck Institute National Faculty member. Through this engaging and learning-intensive program, Trevor teaches any educator from any grade level how to implement project based learning in their school and classroom.

At its core Epic Project Based Learning (PBL) is about making learning authentic. PBL adds relevancy and real world challenges to the work students accomplish, and in the process makes learning more engaging and memorable. These workshops give concrete methods, practices, and resources to create a standards-based, skills and content-rich classroom in an innovative project based learning model.

One-Day Immersion

The goal of the One-Day Immersion workshop is for teachers to leave feeling inspired, empowered, and equipped to plan and execute projects in their own classrooms. Along with the understanding of why PBL has a place in their classrooms, participants will begin planning their own projects based on standards from their specific grade level and content areas.

 

PBL Intensive (2 Days)

Building upon the 1 Day, educators will learn about project management and assessment, as well as fully plan a project based learning project. Using the provided tools and resources, participants will collaborate with their peers as well as Trevor to design a complete PBL project. The goal of the Intensive is for teachers to leave with a fully planned, standards-based project ready for students, as well as confidence to plan further projects outside of the workshop setting..

 

Coaching & Consulting

Once teachers have a firm grasp on planning, launching, and managing project based learning projects, consulting provides sustained support to deepen PBL practice in the classroom. Trevor meets one-on-one or with small groups of teachers to ensure their success. Consulting is based on the specific needs of teachers, but often includes brainstorming project ideas, creating authentic connections to content standards, & designing authentic assessments.

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Workshop

Authentic Learning is Deeper Learning

When students do work that matters to them, solving real problems and creating for real audiences, engagement naturally follows.

In this inspiring and practical session, Trevor Muir shares how teachers can create classrooms where students are more connected, motivated, and invested in their learning. Through funny stories, powerful classroom examples, and research-backed strategies, educators will discover how authenticity, collaboration, and relevance can transform student engagement and deepen learning.

Participants will leave with concrete ideas to make learning more meaningful, practical strategies to increase student ownership and engagement.

Workshop

Epic PBL: Designing Authentic Projects That Engage Students and Leads to Deeper Learning

Educators learn the core principles of Epic Project-Based Learning and how to transform traditional units into authentic learning experiences. Participants will explore how to design standards-aligned projects that connect academic content to meaningful, real world challenges. The session walks through the essential building blocks of strong PBL. Participants leave with a simple framework and practical tools they can immediately begin using to increase student engagement and deepen learning in their classrooms.

Workshop

Using AI to Design Engaging Lessons and Projects

The goal of this workshop is for teachers to leave feeling confident, curious, and equipped to harness the power of artificial intelligence to design authentic learning experiences. Alongside a clear understanding of how tools like ChatGPT can support creativity and save time, participants will begin designing engaging, authentic learning experiences powered by AI.

Keynote for Students

Discovering Purpose: Finding a Reason to Overcome Anything

People don't quit because something is too hard; they quit because the hard work doesn’t seem worth it. At the heart of overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles is purpose. Trevor inspires students to find purpose in their education and work, and to use that purpose to persevere. With a defined purpose, they will obtain whatever skills necessary. Trevor helps students discover purpose so they can build resilience and thrive.

Keynote/Workshop

Authentic Literacy

Learn how to tie literacy and a love of reading into authentic learning experiences. This workshop explores strategies and practices to help students grow as readers and critical thinkers while completing purposeful tasks. We’ll discuss how to plan literacy activities during projects, as well as discussion strategies to talk about the reading in engaging and authentic ways.

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Leading a Purposeful School

In this engaging session we delve into the concept of the "ideal graduate" and collectively identify the essential traits, characteristics, and skills we aspire for every student to possess. While knowledge is undoubtedly crucial, we recognize the significance of collaborative abilities, hard work ethic, confidence, empathy, and much more. Through discussion, storytelling, and research, we will explore practical approaches to designing instruction and fostering a school culture that aligns with the primary purpose of education: equipping students to confidently navigate the challenges of the real world.

Workshop/Session

Growth Mindset & Standards Based Grading

Trevor helps teachers understand the value of adopting a growth mindset when it comes to grading. In this discussion-rich, research-backed workshop, educators learn the value of standards-based grading as well as strategies to implement it in their classrooms. 

Workshop

Epic Classroom Discussions

“Communication is the number one skills gap for employees.” LinkedIn CEO. In an increasingly polarized world, it’s evident many people do not know how to speak and listen to each other effectively.

In this workshop, Trevor teaches how to make discussion a bedrock of learning. As your students learn essential conversation skills, their academic performance increases as well. Whether a kindergarten or 12th grade teacher, a math or English teacher, participants will be equipped with new inspiration, ideas, and strategies to teach their students how to have rich class discussions.

What Do You & Your Staff Need?

Trevor can create a keynote and/or workshop to fit your school or conference’s needs. Want a project based learning workshop that focuses on the use of technology? Or how about a standards-based grading session that also talks about service learning?

If you have an idea that is not listed on this page, just send an email of what you’re thinking and we will make it happen.

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