Dr. Todd Whitaker is a leading presenter in the field of education sharing messages on the importance of teaching. He is a professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and professor emeritus at Indiana State University. Prior to moving into higher education Todd was a math teacher and basketball coach in Missouri. He also served as a principal at the middle school, junior high, and high school levels. He was also a middle school coordinator in charge of staffing, curriculum, and technology for the opening of new middle schools.

One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written over 60 books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Other titles include: Dealing With Difficult Teachers, Ten-Minute Inservice, Your First Year, What Great Principals Do Differently, Motivating & Inspiring Teachers, and Dealing With Difficult Parents.