Scott Burrows

Scott Burrows, Motivational Education Speaker

  The Innovative Mindset of Education   As a motivational education speaker and quadriplegic, I have always admired those who have a positive vision for the future in the midst of extreme change and adversity. The push educators have made in the areas of greater diversity, equity and inclusion; the passion with which you have […]

Scott Burrows, Inspirational Education Speaker

  What Can Be Done about Teacher Turnover?   The most recent issue of Chalkbeat has revealed some highly disturbing trends. As an inspirational education keynote speaker whose family members were dedicated teachers, it is impossible to relate how deeply it bothers me. Via Chalkbeat: “Since the pandemic threw U.S. schools into disarray, many educators […]

Scott Burrows, Motivational Education Speaker

  Where has the Respect Gone?   As a motivational education keynote speaker, I am very concerned over the stress, anxiety and depression that so many educators are feeling. Stress and anxiety were not new, but the pandemic and its aftermath has left deep scars. As the pandemic was lifting, the CDC Foundation did a […]

Scott Burrows, Motivational Education Speaker

Who is Advocating for Educators? I am.   As a motivational education keynote speaker, it alarms me that the emotional health of educators is often overlooked given the tremendously high stress they face. Educators know from recent surveys such as the American College Health Association that college students are experiencing high levels of anxiety; about […]

Scott Burrows, Education Keynote Speaker, Developing Resilience and Overcoming Adversity

Why Did the Country Not “See” Your Sacrifice?   In one of my recent motivational talks on educators developing resilience and overcoming adversity, an administrator at a large university timidly raised her hand and asked: “Scott, while I appreciate the sacrifice of the healthcare profession, first responders and the like, why does it seem that […]

Scott Burrows, Graduation and Commencement Keynote Speaker

Staying Focused and Resilient: What is Your Blueprint for Success? In my addresses as a graduation and commencement keynote speaker, I frequently ask my audiences if they have the determination to stay focused and resilient in mapping out their blueprints for success. “Staying focused” has become more difficult than ever. In a recent psychological survey […]