These buzzwords are appearing more and more in school philosophy pages and mission statements. But what do they mean? What do they really mean to a school that’s looking to find meaningful ways to incorporate ideas and curriculum that foster growth and learning, that nurture respect, responsibility and risk-taking? What to they mean to a school that wants to teach its students to make meaningful choices and to create a clear path to discover who they are? 

Steve is an experienced educator and thought leader in the progressive independent school world. He is a dynamic and humorous speaker with a focus on incorporating character education and social-emotional learning into school-wide themes that enhance school culture for students, teachers, staff, and parents. He helps schools to move past the buzzwords of social-emotional learning to create real impact.

Steve is available to speak at conferences and association meetings, and to work with your faculty and parent groups.

Steve de Beer is an experienced educator and thought leader in the progressive independent school world. He is a dynamic and humorous speaker with a focus on incorporating character education and social-emotional learning into school-wide practice that enhances school culture for students, teachers, staff, and parents.

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