Allyson Apsey (@AllysonApsey) - Journey of Educator Author And Consultant

Allyson is passionate about celebrating the strengths in the staff and students she serves. She has been an educator for over 20 years, spending 15 of those years as a school leader. She has worked with students from preschool through high school, and is currently an elementary principal. She is transparent, vulnerable, eternally optimistic, and she doesn’t ask questions unless she is open to the answers.Despite the fact that she never wanted to step foot in a school again after graduation, there is no where else she’d rather spend her days. You will find her dancing with students in the hallways in the mornings with her JammyPack, and in classrooms throughout the day. She doesn’t have a chair at her desk because you won’t often find her there.Allyson’s background includes being certified in William Glasser’s Choice Theory, being a Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner in Education, and she is the author of The Path to Serendipity. In addition, she serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Principals Association as the State and Federal Relations Coordinator.Allyson is a dynamic speaker who fills the room with energy. She specializes in captivating presentations that are emotional journeys for all present. The participants are laughing, crying, surprised, and reflecting throughout their time together. She often incorporates multimedia technology tools to support the interactive format. There is no doubt that participants walk out of her keynotes or presentations changed, with new perspectives, new goals, and strategies to implement right away.Popular topics from Allyson Apsey:Finding Your Own Path to SerendipitySupporting Students, Staff and Families Affected by TraumaLeading From the Inside OutEmbracing ChallengesBuilding Strong, Positive RelationshipsCreating Need-Satisfying Environments Where People ThriveLeading Through LearningBringing the Fun Back to our Hard WorkA Grateful, Hopeful, and Joyful LifeLeading the Whole TeacherOwn Your Story In addition to this list of topics, Allyson can customize a presentation for your organization or event.