Five days. Four islands. One paradigm-shifting message.
The Power of Virtual PD at Riverside Unified School District
Going virtual was a reluctant plan B—until the experience riveted the entire district for 2 days.
Virtual Presentations by Mark C. Perna
Testimonials: "Having seen your live presentations in the past, I was in awe of how you delivered your message virtually with the same passion and enthusiasm. It was an engaging and powerful evening for all families and staff who attended!" [. . .]
2020 Hawaii Statewide Speaking Tour
Professional Development https://youtu.be/ZhR4UzTY19Y Testimonials: Life changing! I leave with a new paradigm for engaging students plus strategies for connecting with them on the first day. Mahalo for making a difference in the lives of teachers and their students.” Derek Otsuji [. . .]
Next-Gen Career Exploration at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses
The Career Tree has broadened student horizons while helping OSTC comply seamlessly with new state legislation.
2020 Michigan Career Education Conference Keynote
Professional Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eHY4LwDEiI&feature=youtu.be Testimonials: So excellent! Depth, story and practical application to change our educational paradigms!” Jason Luke STEM Director at Kalamazoo RESA Thank you for all of your work to change the college/career paradigm.” Robert Smith CTE Director at [. . .]
ACTE VISION 2019 Featured Session
Professional Development https://youtu.be/q2RIvPPN_o0 Testimonials: Mark was the most colorful speaker I have ever heard in 27 years in education.” Robert Limpert CTE Director at Harford County Public Schools You make me want to be a better teacher, thank you.” Taylor [. . .]
Hofstra University Boot Camp
Professional Development https://youtu.be/rxrMZNXgE9Q Testimonials: You are definitely on target with how to educate and approach today’s students. Super dynamic keynote. As a boot camp you put us through all the paces. Terrific, bravo!” Carolyn Annucci Program Specialist at Nassau BOCES [. . .]
Pennsylvania 2019 Apprenticeship Summit
Professional Development Testimonials: Mark Perna magically made 60 minutes disappear. Great presentation!” Jim Duffey Administrative Director at Franklin County Career and Technology Center A very relevant conversation that will aid me in recruiting me new team members from the [. . .]
2019 Customer Service Revolution
Professional Development Testimonials: Awesome presentation with great information, not just for business, but for life!” As we hire so many of the younger generation, I realllly needed to hear this. Will definitely share this with my GMs.” [. . .]