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 [. . .]
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 [. . .]
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.” [. . .]
2019 Ohio ACTE Connections to Education Conference
Professional Development Testimonials: As always, Mark is invigorating and passionate. His energy and caring is contagious. I appreciate the info on Generation Y&Z, the stats and most of all, his insights. Career Tech rocks!” Ellen Messenger Director of Communications at [. . .]