Educators would come up to me after events and say:
"Steve… how do I do what you do?"
"I’ve got a story to share too—how do I start?"
That’s why I built Within Our Ranks. To take all the guesswork out of becoming a K–12 speaker, trainer, consultant, or coach. I’ve made the mistakes, booked the gigs, built the brand— and now I teach other educators how to turn their experience into influence
WOR is a movement helping educators rise up and reshape professional development from the inside out.
Why I Started
Within Our Ranks
Over 20 years in K–12 education as an educator, administrator, and superintendent.
International keynote speaker and culture/leadership expert.
Author of Stand Tall Leadership, Ideas Ideas Ideas, and more.
Named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education (2023, 2024, 2025).
Creator of the WOR Retreat, WOR Community, and Inner Circle coaching program.
Lifelong encourager, no-fluff coach, and your personal hype man.
What I Bring to
the Table
I’m not here to sell you a dream.
I’m here to show you a path—and walk it with you.
I’ll push you, support you, and give you the exact tools I’ve used to build a sustainable, purpose-driven speaking business.
If Whether you want to speak locally, lead PD sessions, or take the stage in front of thousands, —I’ll help you step into your voice with confidence and clarity.
What You'll Get
From Me
After 20+ years in education —as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, —I stepped into the world of professional speaking. I had stories to tell, strategies that worked, and a passion for helping educators grow.
Since then, I’ve spoken across the country and around the globe, trained thousands of teachers and school leaders, and built a business doing what I love: inspiring educators to step into their voice and lead from the front of the room.
But I didn’t get here with a blueprint. I figured it out the hard way.
Within Our Ranks is the resource I wish I had when I started. No fluff. No confusion. WOR is just straight-up support, strategy, and a community that gets it.
