Transforming Lives Through Education — Ron Berger

Ron Berger is a nationally respected educator, author, and advocate for high-quality, character-rich education. As Senior Advisor for Teaching & Learning at EL Education, and with a background spanning over 25 years as a public school teacher and master carpenter, Ron brings a deep commitment to helping young people thrive through purposeful, engaging learning.

In this opening keynote, Ron will draw on his extensive experience working with schools and educators across the country. His work focuses on creating learning environments that support excellence, integrity, and meaningful student achievement. As the author of widely read education texts including An Ethic of Excellence Ron’s leadership has influenced countless classrooms and communities.

Join us as we begin the day with insight and inspiration from one of the most thoughtful voices in education.

About the speaker

Ron Berger is a well-known national and international keynote speaker focused on inspiring a commitment to quality, character, and citizenship in students. He is the Senior Advisor at EL Education, a nonprofit school improvement organization that partners with public schools and districts across America, leads professional learning, and creates open educational resources. 

Ron is the author of best-selling education books, including: An Ethic of Excellence, A Culture of Quality, Leaders of Their Own Learning, Transformational Literacy, Management in the Active Classroom, Learning that Lasts, and We Are Crew: A Teamwork Approach to School Culture. He was a professor at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he did his graduate work. He founded and directs the website Models of Excellence: The Center for High-Quality Student Work, which holds the world’s largest collection of beautiful K-12 student work. 

Ron was a public school teacher and master carpenter in rural Massachusetts for over 25 years and received the Autodesk Foundation National Teacher of the Year award.