SDEA Summer Academy

Interested in presenting at our Summer Academy?

We’re seeking educators to share their expertise, best practices, and innovative ideas. Submit your session proposal using the RFP form. 

RFP Form

Registration information to come!

Keynote Speaker: Jason Freeman

As much as we may want it to be, life just isn’t perfect and it can be a tremendous struggle trying to figure out how to deal with all of its imperfections.  Jason Freeman is a professional speaker, author, and podcaster who makes his living using the very same voice and speech impediment that he spent nearly thirty years of his life trying to hide, proving that sometimes our most awkward obstacles can become our most awesome gifts.  He talks about the power of doing our Imperfect Best, a concept for sustainable progress born out of his years struggling with perfectionism that helps users create informed and intuitive ways around their obstacles.

While Jason has never been a teacher, he was definitely a challenging student at times for many of his teachers.  He can only imagine the frustrations, uncertainty, drama and other assorted imperfections that teachers have to navigate on a daily basis and he tips his proverbial hat to you.  

Jason has given a TEDx Talk, has a Master of Fine Arts In Poetry–which he wants you to know, isn’t quite as lucrative as you might think–and has eaten enough monster cookies to give Cookie Monster a run for his money.  

Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me in welcoming Jason Freeman.