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Keynotes & Workshops

ACTE/NCLA BEST PRACTICES 2017

Professional Development Testimonials: Practical solutions to perceived impenetrable problems…thanks for the breath of fresh air!” Tonya Ramey High School Director at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center   Your presentation is the best I've ever heard and this is my 40th year [. . .]

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2017 PA TechLink Keynote

Professional Development Testimonials: Mark's message is for all of education, not just for CTE. If all schools listen to his points, education in the US would be excellent instead of average.” Charles Benton CTE Director at Dover Area School District [. . .]

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Century College 2017 Keynote

Professional Development Testimonials: Great storytelling! I was engaged start to finish. I need a Tree, awesome visual. Loved this, you lived up to the pitch.” Lynn Smaagaard Marketing Faculty   Great presentation. A lot of great useful information. Motivational.” Karla [. . .]

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ARTEC BOOT CAMP 2017

Professional Development Testimonials: I had the opportunity to hear Mark Perna as a keynote speaker and found his message one of motivation, one that people can relate to, and a message that champions education and specifically career technical education. We [. . .]

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ACTE CAREERTECH VISION 2016

Professional Development Testimonials: Best presentation I have ever attended. Motivating, made me realize what I must say to do to improve myself, my program, my students, my school!” Eric Robson Instructor at Lorain County JVS   Wonderful presentation. Kept my [. . .]

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NCLA BEST PRACTICES 2016

Professional Development Testimonials: Mark has managed to bring about a new way to focus on engaging students by placing the focus on their goals and in turn shifting instruction to advance success.” Natalie Lavender Health Sciences CTE at Pickens Co. [. . .]

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Livonia CTC Keynote 2016

Professional Development Testimonials: How to connect to the Y and Z Generations — so true! Visual Tree is amazing tool, everything presented hit the nail on the head. Thank for you igniting the spark in me to change. To plant [. . .]

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Pioneer CTC Keynote 2015

Professional Development Testimonials: Mr. Perna was dynamic, energetic and knowledgeable. Made the presentation engaging and relevant to all audience members. Positive attitude and humor were great. Thank you for the information and your passion!” Stephanie Gwin Social Studies Instructor   [. . .]

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Davis School District Keynote 2015

Professional Development Testimonials: This is the most informative and energizing presentation I have ever been privileged to attend. There is so much quality information, it is truly a blessing!” Kristen Davidson CTE Coordinator at Northridge High School   Wonderful information! [. . .]

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