About
Bryan Harris:
  • Bryan Harris, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 25 years. He has served as a classroom teacher, an elementary school principal, and a district level director. Now working full time as an author, speaker, and consultant he has trained over 18,000 educators in powerful and effective strategies that increase student engagement and achievement. He is known for his engaging trainings and presentations that demonstrate relevant and practical strategies. He is the author of 5 books including the popular 2010 book Battling Boredom.
Academic Background:
  • Bryan completed both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in education from Northern Arizona University. In 2013, he completed a doctoral degree in educational administration from Bethel University after studying factors that influence new teacher retention. In addition, for over 15 years, has maintained a certification in brain-based learning from Jensen Learning Corporation. In addition to his work with educators across the country, Dr. Harris teaches undergraduate and graduate courses for Grand Canyon University and Arizona Christian University. 
Teaching & Leadership Experience:
  • Bryan began his educational career teaching language arts and social studies at the middle school level. After several years in the classroom he began a journey into educational leadership and administration. That journey involved serving as a middle school dean of students, a district-level instructional coach, an elementary school principal, and over 10 years as a district-level director of professional development. 
Clients:
  • Over the past 15 years, Dr. Harris has trained over 18,000 educators in over 30 states. His clients include school districts, non-profit organizations, and businesses. His trainings are popular because they focus on practical strategies that address real-world challenges. His sessions are so powerful and impactful that nearly half of his clients contract with him for a return engagement. Dr. Harris partners with leading professional development providers such as Staff Development for Educators (SDE), Test Prep Seminars, and AccuTrain. 
Publications:
  • Bryan has authored 5 books on the topics of student engagement, classroom management, and new teacher retention. His books focus on practical solutions and ready-to-use strategies that are teacher-friendly, effective, and easy to implement. His most popular books – Battling Boredom and Battling Boredom Part 2 - have received rave reviews for their practical and effective strategies. Some of Bryan’s most popular keynotes and training sessions are based on his Battling Boredom series. 
Vision:
  • Driven by a passion to help make learning meaningful and powerful for all students, Bryan works with school leaders and teachers to help bring about effective long-term solutions for common classroom and school-based challenges. He facilitates this vision by providing trainings, workshops, keynote speeches, coaching individual teachers and leaders, engaging in learning walks, and conducting parent and student focus groups.  
Expertise:
  • As one of the first educators to bring national attention to the effects of boredom on student achievement, Dr. Harris shares strategies, techniques, and methods that make a positive difference for students. Centered around the broad themes of student engagement, classroom management, and equity, Dr.Harris’s sessions provide proven, research-based approaches that improve outcomes for students. Click here to contact Dr. Harris.
Bring Dr. Harris to your school, district, conference, or organization. Email Bryan@Bryan-Harris.com or call (520) 560-8488 for a customized quote.
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